Daniel Oscar Fabert was born July 5, 1957, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to Gail Mae (Worrel) and Daniel Oscar Ed Fabert. Dan was raised as a child in Aberdeen along with siblings Rose, Chuck and Cindy. In 1965 Dan’s father tragically passed away. At an early age Dan remembered going to work for a roofing company where he laid shingles. He continued to do this for a several years until moving to Miles City around 1975 with his mother. In Miles City his family welcomed two more little sisters, Mary and Penny. Upon moving to Miles City, Dan began his lifelong employment with Waste Management (and later Miles City Sanitation) where he remained for 48 years.
In the summer 1984 Dan married Geraldine “Gerry” Strait in the gazebo at Riverside Park. Shortly after they welcomed their son, Chris. Gerry worked for many years at the Holy Rosary Hospital and together they enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and raising their son. On July 10, 2000, Gerry passed away due to cancer.
In 2006 Dan met Kathy Berklund while out dancing. Together they shared 17 years until her passing on December 5, 2023.
Dan enjoyed hunting, camping, bonfires, being outdoors, his television shows (which enjoyably included the fishing channel). He loved fishing above all else. He loved rods, reels, lures, boats, and everything he could collect that displayed his passion and love of fishing. He loved being out at the edge of a river, lake or at Spotted Eagle-until the city began tossing old Christmas trees in, where his line would often get tangled in, later years.
Dan is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, Chris Fabert; siblings: Chuck Fabert, Rose McLean, Cindy Whiteneck, Mary Miller and Penny Fabert; numerous nephews and nieces; and adopted/common-law family: step-daughters, Jennifer Markov, Katie Champion and Krisie Batra; step-son-in-law, Nik Batra; and step-grandson, Dain Yother.
At Dan’s request, there will be no services. Dan’s patience, warmth and smile will be missed by many.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Carrie Beach Etherington says
So sorry to see this. Dan was a wonderful man who was such a great friend to Mitch. What a reunion there must be in heaven with all the people who loved him.
Jackie says
Dan was a loyal employee for over 40 years for us. He will be missed Hugs to his family members
Mary Ann Stoltz says
Chris, I’m sorry to hear about your dad and prayer for family!
God be with you all!
Mary Miller says
Danny was a good dad and brother I remember when he would take us all out for pizza on Friday night. We love you brother go be with GERRY YOUR WIFE .I WILL MISS YOU.
Mandy says
So Manu memories growing up with uncle Dan
PENNY FABERT says
DANNY,
YOU ARE THE BEST BROTHER ANYONE COULD ASK FOR, YOU’RE SO KIND CARING AND ALWAYS THERE TO HELP, WE HAVE SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES AND WILL CHERISH EVERY ONE, WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU, ♥️
YOUR BABY SISTER PEN, AND YOUR “LITTLE BUDDY” JESS ♥️
Carry says
I will always remember going over to uncle Danny’s house and having barbecues and joking around and laughing and bathing fishing shows with you. Love you always and forever
Cindy whitenack says
Big brother you were a protector to all of us I will miss all the memories we had living in aberdeen in the gray house me and sis will miss you so much know your up in heaven with mom and dad some day well all meet again 💖 love you and miss you 😘 ❤
Chuck R. Fabert says
Hey big brother already miss you and your kindness and loyalty. Thank you for your protection. Hopefully you will find happiness in your travels. Love you 😘. Hey got a hot spot for fishing 🐠. See you there! You already gave me something I’ll always cherish and only you and I know! Thank you 🙏 brother you were the best brother any one could ask for and will be missed so much! Osce fly away and come and see me once in awhile, I’ll be waiting
Aunt ellie says
Hey Dan missed seeing you when I came to miles city but somethings couldn’t be helped I lovedbyou then and I love you now tell your mom my sister hi and I love her looking forward to seeing you all up there love you
Donnie Hartgrave says
Chris sorry about your Dad going to miss Dan sure was a good guy
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Chris, Cindy, Rose, Chuck, Pene, and Mary and family you are in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult times ahead. Dan was an individual who always brought joy and happiness to all who were fortunate to be in his company. I can’t begin to tell you of the many decades of pleasant memories I had with Dan and family.. Dan, Gerry Gail, and Kathy God Bless all of you in heaven. I’m so sorry to see all of you leave us. My thoughts and prayers to all of you as you go through this very difficult period of loss and mourning. May God, bring you comfort and fill you with peace.
Krisie says
Danny was such a loyal, patient and quiet man – his gentle spirit will be missed. We were so lucky to share him as a step-dad and I enjoyed him over the years. I hope he’s doing really gooch up in heaven catching some awesome fish. Love you, Step-Danny.
Dick Culver says
Sorry to hear this. My condolences to all the Fabert family.
Bob daugherty says
y he was my best friend we fished and hunted together for years I ment Dan in 1975 we became friends we did alot togethere I miss him very much Bob Daugherty I could go on hours with good times by old friend