Steve Daniel Holecek

Stephen Daniel Holecek, affectionately known as “Steve,” age 77, of Fargo, ND (formerly, Breckenridge, MN), passed away at St. Catherine’s Nursing Home in Fargo, ND, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Brushvale, MN, with a light reception and time of fellowship to follow at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home.

Steve was born on May 2, 1948, and grew up on a farm in rural Breckenridge. In 1967, he graduated from Breckenridge High School and went on to work for the Walton Farm’s as a farm laborer until entering the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Oklahoma. After he was discharged, he took an auto body course and began working at Muscatell Auto Body in Fargo, ND.

In 1984, Steve started at K & K Construction in West Fargo where he continued to work until 2014 when he retired due to health reasons. After hospitalization and rehab, he went on to make his home at the good Samaritan Basic Care in Arthur, ND. On July 1, 2019, he moved to St. Catherine’s North in Fargo, ND.

Steve is survived by his sister, Jean (Edward) Prater, and their family; cousin, Frank Holecek and his wife, Carol Kurtyka, who provided for Steve’s care and comfort for the past 11 years; numerous other cousins, family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, James Prater.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude and appreciation to all the staff at St. Catherine North for their excellent care, 

their friendship, and kindness over the last six years.