Donald “HighPockets” “Don” LeRoy Sillerud, 85, of Tioga, North Dakota passed away at Tioga Medical Center with his daughters at his side on July 31, 2022.

Don was born on September 4, 1936 to Calvin and Lydia (Ludke) Sillerud at Crosby, North Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

He was raised on the family farm north of McGregor. He Attended School in McGregor. He graduated high school and went to join the Army in 1958, serving until 1960. A fun fact- Don served in the same unit as Elvis Presley.

On April 4, 1964 he was united in marriage to Uretta (Pat) Crimmins. From this union two daughters were born Donna Haustveit and Debbie Bentz. Don and Pat raised their girls in Tioga where Don worked in the oil fields throughout western North Dakota and eastern Montana. Don worked in the oilfield from 1960 until his second retirement in 2007.

Don and Pat enjoyed traveling and golfing together. They loved Arizona in the winter where the calendar was always filled with activities with friends. He adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His friends were always an important part of his life. He will be greatly missed by his girls and acquired sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren, siblings, and friends.

Don is survived by his daughters Donna (Tom) Haustveit, Debbie (Lance) Bentz; grandchildren Shayne (Erin) Haustveit, Kyle (Brea) Haustveit, Leland (Dusty) Krueger, Haley Bentz; great- grandchildren Camdyn, Aksel, Trym Haustveit, Nevaeh, Harper, Noah, Hudson Haustveit, Lindy and Coy Krueger; siblings Ronnie (Karen) Sillerud, Sharon (Don) Zacharias, Connie Moberg, Kathy (Pat) Allard, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sister Darlene, brother Gerald and brothers-in-law Art Eide, Ray Moberg, Frank Dean Crimmins and Dale Crimmins and niece Connie Wold.