Donald Sokoloski Obituary

Donald "Don" Paul Sokoloski, age 84 of Wibaux, MT passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Glendive Medical Center with his family by his side. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wibaux. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 20, 2024 at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Jijo Alapatt. Silha Funeral Home of Wibaux has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Don was born on October 14, 1939 to Frank and Verna (Peplinski) Sokoloski at what was known as the Lee place SE of Wibaux with his aunt, Helen (Sokoloski) Tocher assisting as midwife. The family moved to the "home place" seventeen miles south of Wibaux when he was four years old. Don attended eight years of grade school at the South Center Country School, two miles from his home. He then attended Sacred Heart High School in Miles City, MT graduating with the class of 1957. While attending high school, he stayed at the hospital where he worked for his room and board. Don participated in numerous sports, excelling in football and baseball.
After helping his parents for a short time at the farm, Don was drafted into the Army, spending thirteen months in Korea. Upon receiving his Honorable Discharge, he began working for Farmers Union Oil Company in Beach, ND. During this time, he met the love of his life, Muriel Gasho of Trotters, ND. They were married November 21, 1964 at St. John's Catholic Church in Beach. The following September Mark was born and John followed in 1966. The family moved to his parent's farm in 1966, where he enjoyed farming and ranching. In 1970, Mathew joined the family. During this time Don served on numerous committees including the School Board, the ASCS Board and the Honor Guard at military funerals.
In 1980, Don went to work for the USDA and in 1984, he became an auditor and classroom trainer for the Federal Crop Insurance Program based out of Great Falls, MT. He retired in 1994 and returned to Wibaux.
Don enjoyed a good game of any kind of cards, especially pinochle, but most important were his religion, family and the "good ole USA". Don was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and loved attending his boys' and grandchildren's sporting events.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Frank (1967) and Verna (2001); two brothers, Floyd (2000) and James (2014) and two sisters, JoAnn (Smith) (2017) and Veronica (1942).
Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Muriel; three sons, Mark (Lana) of Billings, MT, John (LaNee) of Wibaux and Mathew (Kim) of Glendive; his grandchildren, Kayleigh Straub (Lane), Jaylen (Megan), Marisa, Bryn, Tai, Trey, Anney, Taden and Ashlyn, plus six great grandchildren.
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