David Darrel Uhlich, 75 of Tioga, ND, passed away at Trinity Medical Center in Minot, ND on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Dave was born on April 27, 1946 in Minot, ND at Trinity Hospital to David and Pearl Uhlich. Dave grew up on the family farm south of Drake, ND. He talked fondly about his life on the farm. He attended Drake Public School where he was involved in basketball, football, and softball. He graduated in the Spring of 1964. Upon graduating he attended Minot State College for two years. Dave then enlisted in the Navy and he proudly served his Country in California and Hawaii as he served as a Laboratory Technician. After his service he returned to Minot State College earning a BS in Medical Technology in 1974.

He met the love of his life Roxy Schobinger while attending college. They were married at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on September 30, 1972. They made their home in Tioga where Dave was a Laboratory Technician at Tioga Medical Center. Dave had various jobs in the oil filed later in his life while he and Roxy raised their family which included 3 sons; David, Cody, and Ben. Among the many things Dave enjoyed teaching his boys, He loved teaching hunting, fishing, and carpentry the most. He was always teaching them some life skill that they would be able to use when they got older and could then pass on to their own children. Dave also had a passion for cooking and gardening. He loved his apple trees and looked forward to baking his famous apple pies.

Dave was a man of few words. He fiercely loved his family especially “Rox and his boys” and will be missed by so many.

Dave is survived by his wife, Roxy; three sons, David (Roxie) Uhlich of Watford City, ND, Cody (Donna) Uhlich of Tioga, ND and Ben (Winter) Uhlich of Garretson, SD; grandchildren, Tyler Uhlich, Jayden Uhlich, Mckenna Uhlich, Luke Uhlich, Rave Uhlich, Cade Uhlich, Gloria (Harold) Bethel, Leah (Bubba) Kane, Alex (Morgan) Bush, and Michael (Sarah) Bush. He was loved by many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, David Uhlich; his mother, Pearl Uhlich, and his infant brother, Geoffrey Uhlich.