David Devyak

David Devyak, age 83, longtime resident of Chisholm, MN and formerly of Yuma, AZ, died Monday, June 12, 2023, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born June 4, 1940, in Chisholm, the son of George and Amelia (Malkovich) Devyak.  He was a graduate of Chisholm High School and UMD.  He was a Veteran of the US Air Force and served during the Vietnam War.  David was united in marriage to Dolores Lund on May 21, 1971, in Minneapolis, MN.

            David worked as a Millwright at US Steel – retiring in 1998.  He was a member of Gloria De Cristo Lutheran Church in Yuma, the Yuma Rod & Gun Club, and the Press-Lloyd American Legion Post #247 in Chisholm.  He was interested in everything – reading, science, history, woodworking, fishing, and hunting.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

            David is survived by his wife of 52 years: Dolores; sons: Terry of Powell, WY, Robert (Karen) of Cook, MN, and Mark (Erin) of Lakewood, WA; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 nieces; and 2 nephews. 

            He was preceded in death by his parents, and 5 brothers: Nestor, Chester, Donald, Boris and Miron.

            A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Anderson-Daniels Funeral Home Chapel.  The Reverend Brian Birk will officiate.  Inurnment with Military Honors will be Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Saginaw, MN.

            Dolores wishes to extend special thanks to their sons; grandchildren: Brandi and Bryce; VA Clinic Staff: Dr. Asman and NP Christine Dworzynski; St. Croix Hospice RN Robert, Chaplain Richie, and Social Worker Susan; the caring staff at Heritage Manor; and the friends and family who have been such a help.

            Family services are provided by Anderson-Daniels, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Hibbing.  To express condolences on-line please see:  www.baumanfunerahome.com.