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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272201
Title: Daniel Ledahl
Date: 9/26/1981-5/17/2026
Inscription/Marks: 9/26/1981
Summary: Daniel Ledahl, 44, of Grand Forks, formerly of rural Zahl, ND, passed away May 17, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, surrounded by the love of his family. Daniel’s memorial service was held on June 5, 2026, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Grenora, ND. Burial was in the Grenora Cemetery. Dan was born on September 26, 1981, in Williston, ND, to Arlyn and Laurie (Peterson) Ledahl and was raised on the family farm near Zahl, where he developed the independent spirit and curiosity that would define his life. Dan graduated from Grenora High School with the class of 2000. From a young age, Dan embraced life with enthusiasm, intelligence, and a deep sense of individuality. Music was one of his greatest passions, and he was an accomplished saxophone player. Faith also played an important role in his early years, and he developed a deep respect for Pastor Betty Czubay, whose guidance and encouragement left a lasting impression on his life. Dan had a generous heart and a genuine desire to help others. He volunteered for three summers at Camp ReCreation in Richardton, ND, serving children with disabilities, and later volunteered at the Regional Youth Assessment Center in Grand Forks, ND, where his kindness and compassion positively impacted many young people. Dan attended the University of North Dakota, where he proudly performed with UND’s Pride of the North Marching Band, traveling across the country to bowl games and playoff appearances. His years in Grand Forks also brought one of the most meaningful friendships of his life with Trisha (Otteson) Olson. Later, Dan attended Mayville State University and worked in the university’s Sports Information Department. Throughout his career, he worked for Wells Fargo–Hillsboro, Kodiak Oil & Gas Company, and Sun Well Service. He also took great pride in serving for several years on the Williams County Fair Board, contributing his time and energy to his community. One of Dan’s proudest accomplishments was earning his pilot’s license, a reflection of both his determination and adventurous spirit. He pursued his many passions with enthusiasm and curiosity, always eager to learn something new and immerse himself fully in each new interest.  Dan enjoyed a wide variety of interests throughout his life. He was an avid fan of Star Trek and even taught himself some Klingon simply for the fun of learning something new. He had a deep love for animals, especially cats, and shared a special bond with his beloved cat, Gus. Dan was also a devoted supporter of University of North Dakota football and hockey and enjoyed cheering on the Fighting Sioux (they would never be Hawks to him). Dan is survived by parents, Arlyn and Laurie Ledahl; brothers, Jody (Shari) Ledahl and Matt (Amber) Ledahl; niece and nephews, Victoria (Tanner) Kimber, Alex Ledahl, Clayton (Emry Kleven) Ledahl, and Cutler (Josie) Ledahl; great-niece and great-nephew, Kennedy Kimber and Crew Kimber; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Wallace and Avona Peterson; paternal grandparents, Bruce and Shirley Ledahl; uncles, Reuben Hall and Daniel Schmidt; and his beloved cat, Gus.
Red ID: FND_I_79693 Image ID: 577050 Image Notes: FND001 272201

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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