Dennis "Joe" Polipnick

dennis polipnick

January 20, 1950 ~ January 20, 2025

Born in: Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Resided in: Fargo, North Dakota

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Dennis “Joe” Polipnick passed away on January 20, 2025, his 75th birthday, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Joe was born in Fergus Falls, MN in 1950 to Joseph and Elfa Polipnick.

He honorably served in the United States Army from 1969-1975.

Joe was employed at Northern Improvement for 30 years as superintendent, his passion was many years of snow removal.

Joe enjoyed traveling to the casino and Bullhead City, AZ and playing marbles and cards with family and friends.

Joe is survived by his wife of 47 years, Corrine Polipnick and his children, Lori Taylor, Jennifer Braun, James Polipnick and Cody Polipnick, his grandchildren, Piper and Sutton Polipnick and Nicholas Braun, and sisters, Sandy Randklev, Janice Differt.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Danny, brothers-in-law, John Hood and Dennis Olson and granddaughter, Abigail Braun.

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Services

Memorial Service - Monday: January 27, 2025 10:00 am

Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103

701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com

Visitation - Monday: January 27, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103

701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com

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  1. I Love You Dad! I will miss & treasure all of our conversations, laughs, & shared memories.
    I’m grateful you’re at peace now & I am happy you’re no longer in fear.
    You’ve endured so much in the last few years & now you can rest.
    I Love You,
    Your Daughter.. Lori

  2. Joe where does a person start. Our friendship goes back 50 plus years for Nick and 48 for me. We will miss not creating more beautiful memories. So glad we had a day in November eating and cheering on the Bison . My hear aches for your family. You will be missed but your time here was up. God called you home. When we look up to heaven you won’t be in pain and have family and friends up there until we are all together again. Love. The Bosh family

  3. Joe, Corrine and family,
    Where does a person start after 50 years of friendship? We did not have much contact these past few years but that does not change the memories that were made over those years. Every crazy story and memory bring a smile or laugh. We did have some fun and made the most of those years. I pray for strength for Corrine and the family. Joe was loved and a one-of-a-kind guy that we all cherished. May Joe’s family be comforted with love, friendship and wonderful memories. God bless Joe and his family. With friendship and love, Barb Melroe.

  4. We cherish your memory dear Dennis. Fun times and lots of laughter in days gone by. To his family we give our love and condolences.

  5. We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. We sure enjoyed all the good times and laughs over the years and will cherish the memories. Rest easy Joe and I’ll think of you every time I make that hashbrown casserole you liked so well.

  6. Dear Family,
    I haven’t seen Joe in a few years, but treasure the memories we had. Can picture him sitting on the deck with that twinkle in his eye ready to let out another of his “zingers”!! He was a GOOD GUY!!
    Rest in Peace “Hippie Joe”…you will be missed!
    Sincerely,
    Chuck Lokken
    Lock

  7. Brother Dennis…I haven’t seen you for many years but a lot of fun memories remain in my mind and heart of the crazy things you use to do when you visited us in Mpls. Pete and I enjoyed you so much….always a good laugh. Your life has been complicated for the last several years…I’m sorry about that and wish I could have helped you somehow. My prayer for you is to be free at last and enjoy the space you are now residing in…..they say heaven is a wonderful place. Hug Dad when you get there and tell him we love him just as we love you!! We will see you again when it’s our turn to walk the golden stairs..until then please be HAPPY AND AT PEACE!! God Bless You!!

  8. My deepest condolences go to Joe’s family. He was a great guy, who loved to engage in conversations with friends and just enjoy life best he could. You will be missed but never
    forgotten.. RIP 😔

  9. I miss you grandpa, but I’m am glad you are not suffering anymore and can watch over us. I love you so much and miss you. You were my best friend and forever will be my best friend.

  10. Still hard to believe you left this world, was so sad to hear this, our sympathy to your family from us, will be hard to live each day without their LOVED one, cherish all the memories you have made together, and Rest In Peace Dennis! Curt & Deb (Kilde) Johnson

  11. To Joe’s family,
    So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.
    Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time of grieving.
    Rest in peace Joe.

  12. Corrine,
    So sorry to hear the passing of your husband, Joe. I wish to extend to you, your children, Lori, Jennifer, James, Cody and the whole extended Polipnick family my deepest condolences. Prayers to you at this time.
    Elaine(Cookie) Ebsen

  13. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND CORRINE. I DID NOT KNOW HIM BUT IF HE WAS YOUR HUSBAND HE MUST HAVE BEEN A NICE MAN. PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. STEVE HAS SURGERY ON MONDAY SO WON’T BE ABLE TO MAKE IT. YOUR CLASSMATE OF ARGUSVILLE. TAKE CARE.

  14. Avis Hoffart & Larry Christlieb. Sorry to read that Joe has passed Corrine. I didn’t get to know him but I know with working with you that he was a very special man. He is now at peace & no more pain. Our sincere sympathy to you & your family.

  15. Joe, So sad to hear of your passing.
    Rest in Peace knowing You were one of the Good Guys.
    From above watch over those who truly loved you.

    Linda and Chuck Reiter

  16. So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing Lori and Jennifer. You have been through enough now between the two of you that’s for sure! Wish you could have had the closure you both deserved in the end. I love you both very much and your in my thoughts and prayers! Love you, Simone

  17. Dear Corrine and family,
    So sorry to hear of Joe”s passing. Seems like just yesterday when we spent our summers on Lake Melissa.
    We are wishing you peace and comfort in the days to come. Hope to see you on Prairie Lake this summer.

    Jack and Myrna

  18. Dearest Corrine and family I am so so sorry to hear about Joe . What a special person he was . He was so good to all the group of kids that Jamie hung around with that I think they all thought about him like another dad. If someone needed something he was always there for them. If it snowed out I could hear him in my driveway plowing us out , after Phil’s heart attack he didn’t want him shoveling. Always so thoughtful!!! If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. Love you Patty and Phil Franzen ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  19. Corrine, so sorry to hear about your husband Joe. Thinking of you and your family during this sad time. Colette Haskins

  20. I miss you so much dad. I love you so much. You have been there for me every day of my life. You have always had my back. I can’t thank you enough for being the absolute best grandfather in the world to Piper and Sutton. They love you so much and definitely miss you. They are so lucky that they got to see you almost every day for most of their life. You did everything for them. They were your world. The smile on your face every time they were with you was amazing. Mom loves you so much. We cherish the fact that we were able to spend all our time with you. It was so great being fortunate enough to spend all the years with you. I promised you that I will take care of mom during one our talks. You wanted to make sure she was taken care because she was by your side everyday making your life the best it could be. I will keep my promise dad. Mom was our family’s rock. Thank you for being so good to her as well. Since my kids were born, you have had the best 12 years of your life and it showed. Thanks again for being such a great person. I know you will watch on us because we are the ones that truly love you and we know how much you loved us. I love you dad, I miss you, Piper and Sutton miss you, and of course mom. We will be together again RIP

  21. I love you grandpa. I miss you alot. You were my best friend. You always made me happy. I miss you grandpa. I love you.

    • Corrine and family
      So very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing
      I had the privilege of being his doctor for many years
      He was a valued patient and friend
      I know how he will be missed by his kids and grandkids
      My deepest sympathy to you all
      Our thoughts and prayers are for you during this time of grief and loss
      Sincerely
      Richard (doc) Rohla

  22. Corrine and family,

    We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing and send sympathy to all the family. This is a difficult time but trust as you reflect on the years you shared the memories will bring a smile, a laugh and obviously some tears.

    RIP Joe. 🙏

    Mary & Sam Rudolf

  23. Corrie and family,
    I am very sorry for the big loss. Joe was one of a kind. Kind, humble, genuine and loves to help. He stopped by my office to ask a question many years ago and we became friends since. I always enjoyed his visits. He used to tell me about his grandkids and how much he loved them. He enjoyed taking them out to eat and play. Joe will be very well missed by myself and many others.
    RIP Joe 🙏


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