David L. Wedel

*Note: Funeral Service will be held at the Glendive Alliance Church, 105 Highland Park Road.* David LeRoy Wedel, 54, of Glendive, MT, passed away on November 11, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1970, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Ben and Beverly (Johnson) Wedel. David spent his first three years in Minnesota until his family moved back to Lustre, MT, to run the family farm. David’s life was shaken up in the best possible way when his little sister, Terri, arrived when he was four years old. David and Terri shared a special closeness, full of laughter, teasing, and deep affection. It was clear to everyone who knew David that the one thing he cared most about in this life was his little sister, Terri. David attended Lustre Elementary School and graduated from Lustre High School in 1989. David went on to attend Montana State University in Bozeman, where he earned his degree in mechanical engineering. David often joked that it only took him ten years to finish college because he learned just as much about snowboarding, mountain biking, and all that Bozeman had to offer as he did about mechanical engineering. Terri never let David forget that she finished college before he did — and won the steak dinner bet. Before leaving Bozeman, David purchased his first motorcycle, a Suzuki sport bike. Although his relationship with this bike was complicated, it was the beginning of David’s lifelong love affair with motorcycles and motorcycle riding. He affectionately named each motorcycle he owned: Claire, Wanda, Harley Quinn, Val, and others along the way. After graduating from college, David moved to Glendive, Montana, where he began his career with Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company. He worked there as a Maintenance Supervisor in Compressor Engineering until the time of his passing. David was deeply involved with his church, Community Bible, where he taught Sunday School and served on the music and sound teams. He organized and led Eastern Montana Bible Camp’s annual motorcycle ride for many years, guiding groups of 20 or more bikes across Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wyoming. David served with the Friends of Short Pines board to preserve off-road riding in Glendive, MT. David traveled all over the globe riding motorcycle, making many memories, and bringing back numerous pictures to share. Some of his special trips include Alaska: Purdhoe Bay, Germany, Mexico, the TransAmerica Trail, and countless other states with curvy roads. David was known to log incredible rides, covering up to 1,000 miles in a 24-hour period. To those who knew him, David was a solid friend — someone who showed up, stood by you, and cared deeply. He had deep convictions rooted in his personal relationship with Jesus Christ. David might have been known to put things off now and then, but when he gave his word, he kept it. If you knew David well, he was always pushing you to be a better person, a better rider, and a better follower of Christ. David is survived by his sister, Terri Wedel; aunts and uncles, Bob Fullerton, Elmer and Elaine Wedel, Joyce Wetzel, Marilyn and Jim Lewis, Dorothy Clark; cousins, Daryl (Ha) Fullerton, Peggy and Mark Behrens, Jason and Kim Wedel, Dan and Michelle Fullerton, Sandy Johnson, Jeremy and Shelly Wedel, Susie Fullerton, Dan and Ann Lewis, Amy Lewis and John Chitu, Tim and Jen Lewis, Patti and Todd Preston, Wendy and Tim Mullowney, Scott and Robin Wetzel, Kim Wetzel; and many dear friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Bev Wedel; aunts and uncles, Alice and Ross Johnson, Ellie Fullertson, Emery Wetzel, Dan Clark, and Dave and Kay Johnson. David’s Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 3pm at the Glendive Alliance Church with Pastor Tim Burdick and Pastor Jeremy Sauskojus officiating. Luncheon will be served at the church for family and friends following the service. Burial will be completed at a later date at Bethel Wolf Point Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with arrangements. David supported numerous ministries in the local area. To honor his memory, the family suggests donating to a local organization that holds special meaning for you and reminds you of David. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.SilhaFuneralHomes.com.

David L. Wedel

November 25, 1970 - November 11, 2025

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