Jerry Lee

“Dakota” Schilke

In Loving Memory of Jerry Lee "Dakota" Schilke

Jerry Lee "Dakota" Schilke went peacefully to his heavenly home on August 22, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1965, in Belcourt, North Dakota.

Dakota spent his early years in Watford City, North Dakota, where he began farming wheat alongside his father at a young age. Over the years, he lived in several states before making Texas his home, where he spent the last 22 years of his life.

Dakota was preceded in death by his twin brothers, Brian and Bradley Schilke; his two sons, Tyler Crawford of Mississippi and Dalton Crawford of Washington State; his aunt and uncle, Doris and Chuck Homer; his aunt Ellen Johnson; and Jim Gudmunsen.

He leaves behind his loving partner of 25 years, Suzie Schilke of Holliday; his fur baby Micco; his daughter, Stevie Lee Schilke of Washington State; his two step-sons, Richard Parsons of Holliday and Stephen Parsons of Abilene; his mother and father, Ed and Charlotte Schilke of Watford City; his sister, Julie, and her husband, Steve Kish; his niece, Katelyn Morris, her husband, Justin, and a nephew Ben Kish; Uncle Wesley and Linda Schilke; Uncle Larry and Sandy Schilke; Uncle Wayne and Karen Schilke; Gladys Gudmunsen; Uncle Don and Sharon Zubke; Uncle Darrell and Lois Zubke; and Uncle Larry and Kyia Zubke.

Dakota also leaves behind a very special adopted son, Ryan Conway, along with many cherished friends and family members, eight grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Dakota will be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His life touched many people, and the memories he created with his family and friends will remain in their hearts forever.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Dakota's memory to Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas, in appreciation of the compassionate care and comfort they provide to families during difficult times.