Edward Selensky

Rugby

Edward Matthew Selensky, aged 89, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 15, 2025, with his wife Elaine by his side. Ed was born on October 24, 1935, in Rugby, North Dakota, to Bernard “Ben” and Barbara (Hilzendager) Selensky. Edward was united in marriage to Elaine Volk on July 24, 1961 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Karlsruhe. They made their home and raised their family in Rugby. He is survived by his wife, Elaine of Rugby; children, Marilyn (Jay) Matthews, Fargo; Frances (David) Lee, West Fargo; Linda (Rich) Laber, Fargo; Valerie (Howard) Harmon, Fargo; Vincent (Karen) Selensky, Bismarck; Lorraine (Troy) Nelson, Bismarck; Lawrence (Sherri) Selensky, Cedar Rapids, IA; Thomas (Jennifer) Selensky, Fargo; and Barbara (Bryan) Thiel, Harwood; 23 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, March 25 at 11 a.m. at Little Flower Church in Rugby with burial in the church cemetery in the spring. Lunch will follow at the Rugby Eagle’s Club. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday with a rosary, vigil prayer service and sharing beginning at 7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Rugby. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Published by The Minot Daily News, March 22, 2025.