Craig L. Pesek, 55, of Grand Junction, CO (formerly of Lawton , ND ) passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2010.

Craig was born in Devils Lake, ND on March 27, 1954. He is the son of Bennie and Jackie Pesek. He grew up in Lawton, ND and graduated from Edmore High School. Craig then attended the University of North Dakota and Aakers Business College . He married Connie Brashier and they had two daughters, Ashley and Katie.

Craig spent much of his life working as the Safety Engineer on large construction projects around the United States. Most recently he was employed by McCarthy Company, supervising safety operations on the construction of the new hospital in Grand Junction, CO. He had a large appetite for life, was outgoing and a friend to everyone he met. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed the NFL, NBA, MLBB and college hoops.

Grateful for having shared his life are his family and friends. He is survived by daughter Katie Pesek and grandchildren D'Anthony and Makai, Minneapolis, MN; Mother Jackie Pesek, Grand Forks, ND; special friend Teresa Neal, Grand Junction, CO; Siblings – Sandi and Doug Newgard of Edmore, ND, Rick and Ramona Pesek of Aberdeen, SD, Nancy Wettels of Grand Forks, ND, Jeff and Gail Pesek of Lawrenceville, NJ, Tim and Joni Pesek of Minneapolis, MN, Ben and Larissa Pesek of Grand Forks, ND and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Ashley and his father Bennie.

The Funeral Mass for Craig will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church of Lakota, ND, on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. The Celebrant will be Rev. Fr. John Aerts. Music will be provided by the St. Mary Church Choir, Barbara Johnson is the organist. Special music will be sung by Rita Bina, accompanied by Margaret Swanson. Interment will be in the spring at the St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery, Lomice, rural Lawton , ND . The casketbearers will be Rick Pesek, Jeff Pesek, Tim Pesek, Ben Pesek, Nick Wettels, Doug Newgard, and Eric Wilson. Visitation will be held at the Aaker Funeral Home of Lakota on Sunday, January 31, 2010 beginning at 3:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Vigil Service at 5:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the Church on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.