Douglas DeMinck
July 22, 1958 ~ May 18, 2023
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Douglas Eugene DeMinck, age 64, of Fargo, North Dakota passed away on Thursday, May 18th, 2023, from pancreatic cancer.
Doug was born in Ontario, OR on July 22, 1958, to Marlene and Eugene DeMinck. He was raised in Nyssa, OR with his 3 brothers and 3 sisters. In 1968 his family moved to Ogden, UT where he fondly remembered camping in the mountains and being 7th grade class president. He moved to Fargo in 1973 and went to Fargo North High School. He married Paula DeMinck (Hannifin) and they raised their 3 children in North Fargo.
He began his career as a purchasing agent at the Holiday Inn. He went on to become a salesperson for Barrel O’Fun and D-S Beverages before purchasing the Nestor Tavern in 2005. He operated the Nestor Tavern until November 2017 and in 2018 became part owner/operator of Tailgater’s Sports Cafe. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed weekly outings with friends in the summertime. He appreciated all types of sports and played basketball, softball, billiards and was in a bowling league at Red River Lanes for many years. He passed his love for sports onto his sons and enjoyed many years watching them participate in baseball, basketball, and football. He was always good with people and enjoyed socializing with patrons, friends, and family. He was incredibly proud of his children and grandchildren, who have been a source of much joy.
Doug is survived by Paula DeMinck; his children Shawna (Ryan) Wiser and William DeMinck; grandchildren, Amelia and Dylan Wiser; mother, Marlene DeMinck; siblings Tony (Susan) DeMinck, Teresa (Don) Smith, Renee (Glen) Hurst, Diane (Kent) Kleist, Steven DeMinck, and Mike (Debra) DeMinck along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Travis DeMinck, and his father, Eugene DeMinck.
Services will be held at Boulger Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 3pm followed by a social hour. All are welcome to attend and for those unable to be present, the service will be live streamed at: www.boulgerfuneralhome.com.
He will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery on a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo. To sign the online guest book, please visit our website at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Services
Celebration of Life: June 6, 2023 3:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Omg I’m so glad I got to hug you one last time! Love you forever Doug and you will forever be forever missed 💔 You were one of the best guys I’ve ever known and my heart is breaking. We’ve known each other a very long time. Til we meet again my friend rest in peace.♥️🙏
Too many great memories and too many story that won’t be shared. Love and miss you
Doug you were taken too soon. I will always remember you as a one in a million friend, sports fan and North Sides best of the best. Prayers sent for Strength and Peace in the days and weeks ahead for your Family and friends.You will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to Marlene and her family.
Even though you and Doug were no longer together, your heart must be breaking right now. Somehow he owns a part of your heart… even in death.
May you and your children hold fast to one another and keep each other close.
May Angels surround you within their wings and comfort your family.
May the Good Times be remembered with a Smile.
And may you reach out to friends and relatives
To give you and your children the strength to get through these tough times.
To Doug’s family. I wasn’t so crazy about Doug when he first came to Tailgaters, but it wasn’t long before I came to like him and appreciate his personal and warm greetings.
I’m so very sorry for your family that Doug died. How lovingly you cared for him and know you will miss him.
I, too, will miss seeing Doug. I wish you well. An “Old” Tailgators Patron Trish
my sympathies to the entire family – you will be greatly missed Doug – thanks for the memories – rest in piece my friend
He was always so friendly to us at Tailgators.
We love the outdoor music in the Summer months.
He adjusted our umbrella on our table to make us more comfortable many times.
He was respected and loved.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marlene and the DeMinck family.
Bill and Jean Wagner and family
Our hearts are with the entire DeMinck family. Doug, you are missed.
Tim Hannifin
Shirley Hannifin
Our hearts will be healing for a long while, and Doug will be severely missed. Doug was a constant joy every time we got together for family reunions, as well as a comfort. We are deeply saddened of the time that has flown by, and the chances that were swept away to be closer with Doug. The Utah family and the Montana family are here, and will always be supports for the North Dakota DeMincks. We love you, all.
Sincerely,
Rashail DeMinck, Tony DeMinck, Susan DeMinck, Linda DeMinck, Jon DeMinck, Chuck Smith, Linda Smith