With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kirby Allen Dembiczak, aged 50, on January 18th, 2025. Kirby was a devoted father and husband with an ever role as a provider who faced his life’s challenges with strong determination. His journey was not without complexities, but he always strived to care for his family in the best ways he knew.
Kirby was the second of three children born on September 2nd, 1974, to Rudy and Tania Dembiczak in Karlstad, MN. He was raised in Halma, MN, and attended Tri-County Secondary School in Karlstad, where he developed his love for football and weightlifting. He later played football for and attended Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls, MN for mechanics. On May 9th, 1998, he married Kari Jo Hanson in Newfolden, MN. Together, they ventured to make a life of their own, raising three children in his hometown of Halma. He sought work in numerous trades that reflected his unwavering work ethic and commitment to his family’s financial well-being. Kirby believed in the value of his role as a provider and ensured that his family always had what they needed to succeed.
Kirby found his enjoyment in the great outdoors, groundskeeping, and laborious tasks; often finding happiness and peace in activities like hunting, yard work, home repairs, and engine work. Kirby could be considered a jack of all trades when it came to renovating his family’s home. Anything from flooring, replacing windows, ductwork, shingling, etc. – he did it all! These moments reflect his appreciation for life’s simple and enduring pleasures in family and home accomplishments. When he wasn’t working on a home project, he enjoyed watching football, listening to classic rock-and-roll (especially Metallica) and even had a few year’s stint in lawnmower racing.
While Kirby could be set in his traditional ways, those who knew him understood his convictions came from a place of care and concern for his loved ones, even if he struggled to show his offerings of tenderness with a more delicate touch. Kirby will be remembered as a man of steadfast commitment and resolve and as someone who, despite any challenges, worked tirelessly to provide for the family he loved. May he rest in peace, embraced by the serenity and calm he so sought for.
Kirby is survived by his wife Kari; one son, Walker Dembiczak of Warren; two daughters Mykael (Trey Kjono) Dembiczak of Thief River Falls, and Summer Dembiczak of Halma; one brother, Cory Dembiczak of Warroad; one sister Dawn (Dan) Stull of Hallock; alongside many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceding Kirby in death are his parents Rudy and Tania Dembiczak.
Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, January 27th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Halma Community Hall. Interment will be in Eidsvold Cemetery, Halma, MN. Visitation will be held at the hall for one hour prior to the service.