Dannie Delray Newton, 68, of Holt, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at his residence.
Dannie was born on October 20, 1956, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Norman Ordean Newton and Lillian Petra (Sorenson) Newton. He was raised on the family farm north of Grygla and was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla. He attended elementary and middle school in Grygla before graduating from Marshall County High School in 1974.
After high school, Dannie worked for various farmers before joining Arctic Cat in 1976. He later worked on oil rigs in Idaho and Wyoming, where he met Dorothy Durfey and her daughter, Taya. They shared a life together for 25 years and welcomed their son, Dustie, in 1985. That same year, the family moved back to Thief River Falls. Dannie worked at Marvin Windows before returning to Arctic Cat, where he spent a total of 25 years. He later worked at Central Boiler for 11 years until his retirement.
Dannie had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and cooking. He loved fishing at Lake of the Woods and spent a decade at his cabin at Rocky Point before moving to a camper at Zipple Bay, where he enjoyed over 20 years of outdoor adventures with the Nelson family. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and following them in their activities.
He is survived by his son, Dustie Newton; stepdaughter, Taya McElrath; special friend, Dorothy Durfey; grandchildren, Terrell West, Tyce McElrath, and Tyanna (Jesse Rivers) McElrath; great-granddaughter, Harmonee Delray Rivers; siblings, Dale (Mavis) Newton of Thief River Falls, Cathy Newton of Grygla, and Lisa Swanson of Middle River; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
Dannie was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lyle Newton and Rodney “Rocky” Newton; grandparents; his beloved dog, Maggie; and many dear friends and relatives.
His memory will be cherished by all who knew him.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN with Shawn Wagner officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at St. Olaf Cemetery, Grygla, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
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