Paul R. Heidebrink, 73, of Moorhead, MN, died Monday, June 24, 2019, in Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND.
Paul Richard Heidebrink was born to Ekke Ralph and Joesphine (Reeff) Heidebrink on July 12, 1945 in Worthington, MN. Paul joined the US Navy Reserve on August 24, 1965 and went on active duty in November 1965. He finished his duty in August 1971.
He married Mary Snelson on May 9, 1969, in Worthington.
Paul was a member of the Plainsmen Black Powder Club and the Red River Radio Amateurs. He loved to camp, fish, and watch birds of prey, especially eagles. He loved working in his woodworking shop. He and his wife, Mary, collected antique sewing machines which he kept clean and running. Paul enjoyed bluegrass, old time music, and watching movies about World War II.
Paul is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Angela Bailly, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and Heather (Josh) Hentges, Fargo; granddaughter, Kirah Lynn Muir; great-granddaughter, Luna Mae Muir; stepdaughter, Emily (Donavon) Hackett-Jorissen; step grandchildren, Victoria, Tiffany, Evan, Kristen, and Liberty; sisters, Cathy Neubauer and Eva Bruscher; and several nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Ekke.
No formal service will be held.
(Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead)