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Dr. Dennis Trzpuc • 1942- 2006
Dennis Trzpuc, M.D. Obituary
Dennis "Dr. T" Trzpuc, M.D., 63, 1300 14th Ave.
SE, Minot, ND, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006, in his
home.
Dennis James Trzpuc was born on May 3, 1942, the son of Harold
and Angela (Weinmann) Trzpuc in Edgeley, ND. He graduated from
Wilton High School in 1960. He received his B.A. degree from
Dickinson State Teachers College in 1964, and in 1966, received
his B.S. degree in Medicine from the University of North Dakota
School of Medicine in Grand Forks, ND. He then attended Wayne
State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI, and received
his Medical degree in 1968. He served his internship at St. Luke's
Hospital in Fargo, ND, from 1968-69.
Dennis married Patty Pietsch on June 8, 1968, in Minot, ND. From
this marriage, three children were born, Shelley, Trent, and
Blake. Patty passed away on November 27, 1995.
He was drafted into the United States Air Force on July 25, 1969.
He was honorably discharged as a Captain on July 24, 1971.
Following his discharge from the U. S. Air Force, Dennis was
accepted into the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program at the
Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. He completed
his residency in 1974, and moved to Minot. He held his M.D. licensure
in Indiana and North Dakota from 1969 to present.
Dr. T (as he was known by his friends and colleagues) had previously
been a staff member at St. Joseph's Hospital and Trinity Medical
Center in Minot, ND. He was an affiliated member of Medical Arts
Clinic, Minot, and had served as chairman of the Radiology Department
in Minot from 1985-93. He had also been a staff member at St.
Alexus Medical Center in Bismarck, ND, Mercy Medical Center in
Williston, ND, and several other community hospitals in North
Dakota.
Dennis married Betty Barber on February 14, 2000, in Minot, at
St. Leo's Catholic Church. They made their home in Minot. He
was currently a self-employed locum at the Belcourt Indian Hospital,
Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, Mercy Hospital in Devils
Lake, and Fairlight Medical Imaging in Williston.
He was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, and was a 4th Degree
Knight with the Knights of Columbus, Minot. He was also a member
of the American Medical Association, the North Dakota Medical
Association, the Northwest District Medical Society, the American
College of Radiology, and the North Dakota College of Radiology,
where he had served as a past president.
Dennis led a life of serving others professionally and personally
with a strong sense of faith. He always has a rosary or two in
his cars to use and pray in his travels. He was a family man
with a heart of gold and treated everyone equally. Friends and
family knew his humor and warm concern of others. He always made
the time to stop and speak to colleagues, friends and patients
he knew. He touched more lives than we will ever know. He had
a special love and compassion for children, "little ones"
and animals, especially cats. He enjoyed collecting old cars
(snag-wagons) and would volunteer to clerk at the Northern Auction
car sales. His hobbies included picking Juneberries off his trees,
playing the piano and traveling. His favorite travel destination
was "Viva Las Vegas." Collecting gemstones and designing
jewelry was his true passion.
Surviving family includes: his loving wife, Betty,
Minot; children, Shelley (Hani) Trzpuc, Franklin, TN, Trent Trzpuc,
Milwaukee, WI, Blake Trzpuc, Plymouth, MN, and Shane (Michelle)
Barber, Minot;
grandchildren, Alissa, Macee, and Jenna; brothers, Dean (Gayle)Trzpuc,
Brainerd, MN, John (Elaine) Trzpuc, Center, ND, and Terry (Jeral
Jan) Trzpuc, Washburn, ND; sisters, Sharon (Jim) Muth, Hettinger,
ND, and Shawn Trzpuc, Portland, OR; father-in-law and mother-in-law,
Leo and Vi Ceglowski; niece, Stefnee; and nephews, Chris, Jeremy
(Kristi), Jason and Brian.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; late wife, Patty;
and many beloved cats.
Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, April 17, 2006, at
10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson
Funeral Home, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: Monday at 10:15 a.m. at St. Leo's
Catholic Church, Minot.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Leo's Catholic
Church, the Souris Valley Humane Society, or Reach to Recovery/Women's
Way.
Service Participant: Father Chris Walter - Celebrant
of the Liturgies
Music: Processional Hymn: "Amazing Grace"
#451
Offertory Hymn: "Jesus Christ Has Risen Today"
Communion Hymn: "I Am the Bread of Life"
Commendation: "Song of Farewell"
Recessional Hymn: "On Eagle's Wings" #448
Marie Hagen-Bourquin, Vocalist
Nadine Holmly, Organist
Honorary Bearers: All of Dennis's X-ray technologists
who carried him in life
Active Bearers: Dr. Charles Swenson, Dr. Frank Shipley,
Dr. David Lau, Dr. Bruce Swenson Dr. Rich Johnson, Dr. Allen
Van Beek, Dr. Doug Peterson, Roger Behm, Dr. Don Parker
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