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Arnold Semchenko, 86, Minot and formerly of Max died peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in a Minot healthcare center following a lengthy battle with cancer and with his family at his side.

Arnold Daniel Semchenko was born on September 25, 1934 in Max, ND to Matt and Stacia (Bovkoon) Semchenko.  He was raised and educated in Max and graduated from Max High School in 1952 where he was active in sports especially basketball.  He continued his education at the North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton for one year prior to returning to the farm where he assisted his family with farming.

Arnold married Margie Wenger on March 23, 1954 in Washburn, ND. They made their home on a farm near Max prior to moving to Minot in 1962.  Arnold drove truck for Farmers Union Federated for 10 years, Peavey Company for ten years and GTA Feed and Seed for fifteen years and for other businesses on a part-time basis prior to retiring in 1996.  Margie died on October 18, 2009.  Arnold had continued to reside in Minot most recently with his special friend Carolyn Stair for the past eleven years.

Arnold was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Moose Lodge and Teamsters Union.  He was an active volunteer at the Moose Lodge and at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora for many years.  He especially enjoyed gardening, traveling (especially cruises and motor coach tours), hunting, fishing, horseshoes and billiards.

Arnold's loving family includes his special friend and companion: Carolyn Stair; children:  Jody (Robbin) Hendrickson of Bismarck and Brian (Kathy) Semchenko of Milo, Missouri; granddaughter:  Lena (Ryan) Roberts of Eureka, MO and great grandson: Ryker Roberts; sister-in-law: Rita Semchenko of Max and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, wife and siblings:  Lorraine Adler, Alvin Semchenko, Richard Semchenko and Doris (Al) Hochsprung.

Celebration of the Life of Arnold Semchenko:  Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Bethany Lutheran Church – Minot.  Facial coverings are required, and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
To view a livestream of the service access http://bethanylutheran.tv/

Interment will be in Rosehill Memorial Park – Minot.

Visitation:  Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home – Minot.

Memorials are preferred to Bethany Lutheran Church, Moose Lodge, KHRT Radio or an organization of the donor's choice.