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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271606
Title: Dean E. Zink
Date: 11/28/1951-4/14/2025
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Inscription/Marks: 11/28/1951
Summary: Dean E. Zink passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 73. At the time of his passing, he resided in Carrington ND, leaving behind a legacy cherished by family and friends. His funeral service was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, on April 22, 2025. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Dean Edward Zink wasborn November 28, 1951, to Russell and Cedy Zink in Carrington, ND. He graduated from Carrington High School in 1969 and attended college at the University of North Dakota. Dean's life was marked by his deep love for family and his passion for the land. On December 1, 1973, he married the love of his life, Becky, beginning a journey that spanned over five decades. Their partnership was a testament to enduring love and companionship. Dean's devotion to his family was evident in his relationships with his children, Kirk (Karrie) and Jennifer (Randy), who brought immense joy and pride to his life. A dedicated family man, Dean found his greatest joy in his seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Oakly, Kenzie, and Korra Zink; Gannon and Maija Volk; Brooklyn, Wyatt, Adeline, and Harlow Aberle; Indya Volk; Jensyn Zink and Chase Fossum; Jore Volk; and Niko Zink were the lights of his life. Dean cherished every moment spent with them, whether it was attending activities, imparting wisdom, enjoying lake life, sharing stories or simply enjoying the lively presence of his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dean's love for the land was evident in his passion for farming and raising cattle, a pursuit that connected him deeply to nature and the rhythms of rural life. His daily gator rides were a ritual he relished, offering moments of reflection and a chance to appreciate the beauty surrounding him. It was in these simple pleasures that Dean found fulfillment and peace. Dean is survived by his immediate family as well as nine siblings including Peter Zink, Jane and Kevin Lura, Jerome and Patty Zink, Dan and Cindy Zink, Tom and Carmel Zink, Tony and Lori Zink, Mary T. Roth, Wayne and DeAnna Zink, Bob and Julie Zink; brother-in-law, Robert Miller; as well as many loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Dean was preceded in death by parents, Russell and Cedy Zink; father and mother-in-law, Wick and Yvonne Larson; brothers-in-law, Steve Larson and Rick Roth; and sisters-in-law, Bonita Zink and Cindy Miller.
Red ID: FND_I_79103 Image ID: 525943 Image Notes: FND001 271606

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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