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Patricia Seagren

Patricia “Pat” Seagren, 70, of Pierre, SD, formerly of Miller, SD, died Friday, December 26, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller. The family will be present for visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, December 29th at the Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence, SD. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 2nd at the Thabor Lutheran cemetery at Wausau, NE.

Patricia Marie Schlueter was born October 4, 1938 to Lee and MaDonna (Saxton) Schlueter at Stuart, NE. Pat grew up on a ranch south of Wood Lake, NE. She attended grade school in a one room country school finishing middle and high school in Ainsworth, NE.

Pat graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 1960. While at the university she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, a member of the Cornhusker band and was an Aksarben Countess.

On August 14, 1960 Pat married Charles Seagren at the Congregational Church of Christ, Ainsworth, NE. They moved to Stillwater, OK while Charlie attended Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation in May 1964, Pat and Charlie moved to Miller, SD.

Pat was a housewife taking very good care of her family. She was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Hand County Extension Club, Hand County Cancer Society, a Good Samaritan Board Member, PEO, two bridge clubs, pitch club, a 4-H leader, and a music parent. Pat was an avid Nebraska Cornhuskers fan. She also enjoyed baking, cross stitching, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Pat is survived by her husband Charles of Pierre; two daughters, Chris (Larry) Boever of Brookings, SD, Cathy (Todd) Alley of Lincoln, NE; one son Jon (Janelle) Seagren of Oakland, NE; eight grandchildren, Nate and Patrick Boever, Anne and Carly Alley, Garrett, Wyatt, Grant and Gretchen Seagren; one sister Donna (Kenneth) Marlatt of Wood Lake, NE; four brothers-in-law, Malvern (Jane) Seagren, Ralph Westadt, Robert (Deane) Seagren, Gary Seagren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, mother and father in law Melville and Margaret Seagren and one sister-in-law Norma Westadt.

Artie Manning

Artie Manning, 73, of Miller passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Miller Good Samaritan Center. Funeral Services will be Monday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller with Pastor Bob Ohnstad and Reverend David Belzer officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, March 22 at the Trinity Lutheran Church from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Burial will be at the G.A.R. cemetery in Miller.

Arthur Edwin Manning was born March 7, 1936 to James and Mabel (Rundel) Manning in Miller. He grew up in the Miller area and went to school in Miller. On July 12, 1957, he married Janice Bertsch.

Artie had a variety of occupations. He owned Standard Oil Service Station in Huron. He then moved back to Miller and worked for Bud Halbig driving the Mobile Service Delivery Truck. Artie was a State Deputy Fire Marshall for 14 years and during that time started Miller Digging Service. He owned and operated Mid Dakota Meter Truck and Trailer Safety until his health failed in 2006.

Artie was a member of the Miller Fire Department for 45 years (April 1957 to July 2002), and Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller. He was a city council member for the City of Miller for 9 years. He also served as President of the National Fire Chief’s Association.

Artie lived a happy, adventurous, fulfilling life. He loved to visit with people and touched many lives. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Janice; five sons Steve, Brad (Fay), Terry (Kim), Scott (Deb), and Curt, all of Miller; four grandchildren Kristopher (Alicia), Jason, Katie and Blade; three step grandchildren Christi, Tim and Nicole; three step great grandchildren Kelby, Kaden and Trace; four sisters, Florence Danielson of Miller, Theresa Peck of Miller, Ellen (John) Bawdon of Highmore, Sally Brock of Miller; mother in law Ruth Bertsch of Miller; brother in law Ron (Jan) Bertsch of Yankton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Artie is now with those who preceded him to heaven. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Mabel; brothers John, James, Leo, Raymond, Bill, and Martin; sister Mary; and granddaughter Amy Lynn.

Florence Danielson

Florence M. Danielson, 92, of Miller, died Thursday, April 9 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller. Visitation will be Monday, April 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Miller with a 7:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Fr. Chester Murtha officiating. Burial will be at St. Ann’s Catholic cemetery.

Florence was born on April 12, 1916 in Arlington, Illinois to James and Mabel (Rundle) Manning. She moved with her parents to Howard, S.D. when she was a year old. In 1924, they moved to a farm at Miller, S.D. Florence attended high school in Polo for two years and then in Miller where she graduated in 1933. She was united in marriage to Walter Danielson on June 23, 1937. They were the parents of six children.

Florence was devoted to her faith and her family. She spent several years as a 4-H leader. She was also active in the church Altar Society for many years and was named one of the Pioneer women in Hand County.

She enjoyed her children and grandchildren and was truly loved by all her family and friends. Grateful for having shared her long life are her children, Marilyn and (Tod) Morris, Bettendorf, IA, James Danielson, Minneapolis, MN, Rita Danielson, Miller, SD, Ken and (Kay) Danielson, Billings, MT, and Bob and (Tina) Danielson, Miller, SD. Grandchildren are Terry and (Jennifer) Morris, Lisa Thompson, Steve Morris, Kirk and (Molly) Danielson, Korey and (Teresa) Danielson, and Kari and (Jason) LaRue. Step grandchildren are Scott Miller and Laura and (Thad) Jacobson. Her Great-grandchildren are Kendra Thompson, Todd and Rose Morris, Abby and Colin Danielson, McKennah Danielson, and Nolan and Griffin LaRue. Step great-grandchildren are Jamie and Machelle Thompson, Breein and Jeremiah Williams, and Sam and Chris Hildebrand. Her sisters are Theresa Peck, (John) and Ellen Bawden and Sally Brock.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and James Manning, her husband, Walter, infant son, Ronald, one sister, Mary and seven brothers, John, James, Raymond, Martin, Leo, Bill, and Artie.

Memorial may be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church.

Theresa Peck

Theresa I. Peck, 91, of Miller, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller. Visitation will be Friday, May 15 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence with a 7:30 Scripture Service at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Miller. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Miller with Fr. Chester Murtha officiating. Burial will be at G.A.R. cemetery in Miller.

Theresa Irene Peck was born March 30, 1918 to James and Mabel (Rundle) Manning at Howard, SD. She attended school at Howard, Midland County School south of Miller and Miller High School. Theresa did housekeeping for various families. On November 24, 1938 she was united in marriage to Raymond Peck. To this union four children were born. They farmed south of Ree Heights until their retirement in 1972 when they moved to Miller. Theresa lived in her home until October 2008 when she moved to the Miller manor. At the time of her death she was a resident of the Good Samaritan Center of Miller.

Grateful for sharing Theresa’s life are her four children, James (Shirley) Peck of St. Lawrence, SD, Donna (Gayle) Koeck of Miller, SD, Joe (Shirley) Peck of Mesa, AZ, and Jack (Karen) Peck of Huron, SD; 15 Grandchildren, Sandy (Perry) Ankrum of Pierre, SD, Judy (Dave) Lonbaken of Pierre, SD, Randy Peck of St. Lawrence, SD, Patsy (Bob) LeGrand of St. Lawrence, SD, Terry Koeck and Frank Santos of Beverton, OR, Mary (Daryl) Mason of Watertown, SD, Carol (Daron) Otto of Canby, MN, Mike (Alicia) Koeck of Miller, SD, Dan Koeck of Miller, SD, Donald Peck of Arizona, Lisa (Phil) Wagner of Leenesburg, CO, Brad (Sheila) Peck of Brighton, CO, Steven Peck of Brighton, CO, Travis (Janet) Peck of Huron, SD, Terence Peck of Huron, SD; Two Step Grandchildren, Mike (Deb) Carroll of Huron, SD, Donna (Trey) Bent of Houston, TX; 18 Great Grandchildren, Adam Ankrum, Colin Hargins, Paige and Conner Lonbaken, Misty Selting, Beau LeGrand, Mark Wagner, Colton and Justin Peck, Kelly Peck, Taylor and Jackson Peck, Traiton and Tanner Peck, Emily Otto, Derek and Courtney Mason and Alicen Koeck; 5 Step Great Grandchildren of Devon and Drew Carroll, Patrick, Nicholas and Taylor Bent; 3 Great Great Grandchildren, Chasity, Kylie and Carlie Selting; 2 sisters, Sally Brock of Miller, SD, Ellen (John) Bawdon of Highmore, SD; 3 sisters-in-law, Dorothy Manning of Minneapolis, MN, Irene Manning of Isle, MN, Janice Manning of Miller, SD; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend Paula McFarland.

Theresa was preceded in death by her husband Raymond in 1984, brothers, James, John, Raymond, Martin, Leo, William and Artie in March of 2009; sisters, Mary Parmely, Florence Danielson in April of 2009; Grandson Mike Peck; Great Granddaughter Abbie Ankrum, Step Grandson Peter Harvey, daughter-in-law, LaJean Peck, brothers-in-law, Earl (Shorty) Brock, Walter Danielson and Lavern Parmely.

Armista Wheelhouse

Armista Wheelhouse, 93, of Miller, died Tuesday June 23 at the Good Samaritan Center of Miller. Visitation will be at Rembold Funeral Home Sunday, June 28 from 4-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Funeral service will be Monday, June 29 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Miller with Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon officiating. Burial will be at G.A.R. cemetery. Rembold Funeral Home of St. Lawrence has been entrusted with Armista’s arrangements.

Armista was born on March 20, 1916 near Alexandria in Hanson County, South Dakota to Frank and Nina (Parker) Kerkhoff. She was the oldest of eight siblings. At age 3 her family moved to the St Lawrence, SD area. She had to leave high school after her freshman year to help care for her siblings and work at home. She later worked as s a housekeeper where she met her future husband John Wheelhouse. They were married on Oct 15, 1935. After becoming a farmer’s wife, they lived around Miller, Onida, Bushnell, Sioux City, Orient, and St Lawrence

They moved to Miller in 1959 and operated the Miller Mobile Milling for several years. She worked as a waitress at Namanny’s and Lip’s Cafes for several years. She also was the office manager for the Miller Mobile Milling.

Armista was a member of the United Methodist Church for over 50 years and was involved in many activities of the church, teaching Sunday school for many years, holding positions locally, and in the district and conference. She was actively involved with the Methodist Women until her health forced her to move into the assisted living. Armista volunteered in the American Cancer Society and was awarded for 25 years as service chairman. She was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, Business and Professional Women, nursing home and women’s clubs and was a 4-H leader. Mom was honored for volunteering at the Good Samaritan Center in crafts and the dining room at age 92.

Armista’s main goal in life was to give of herself. She enjoyed to quilt, walk, make greeting cards, crochet, play cards, paint wooden items made by her husband and bake for her family friends and shut ins. In 1976 she completed her personal goal of a high school diploma.

She is survived by her three children: Dolores Masker of Mitchell, SD, Roger (Merrylee) Wheelhouse of Mount Vernon, Washington, Richard (Joyce) Wheelhouse of West Sacramento, California; Her sisters, Agnes Mc Kenzie of Marion SD, Lois (Melvin) Rodney of Miller SD, Geraldine (Ernie) Green of Spirit Lake, Idaho, Lillie Mae (Verlin) Brenner of Junction City, Kansas, Betty Raubuck of Winlock, Washington. 9 grandchildren Kathy (Michael) Marr, Jeffrey Masker, Lisa Schilling, Tracey (Kermit) Eckelbarger, Randy (Paige) Wheelhouse, Emily (Doug) Howard, Aaron (Jennifer) Wheelhouse, Cristine (Robert) Sperry, Curtis (Nancy) Wheelhouse. 17 great grand children, Jennifer Bailey, Trenton (LeAnna) Bailey, John (Mariah) Bailey, Ryan and Garrett Schilling, Tia and Meagan Sperry, Kyle and Christi Dressen, Brenden Eckelbarger, Kylie and Gage Wheelhouse, Sabrina and Ryan Wheelhouse, Calvin Wheelhouse, Joanna (Jason ) Baker and Lizzi Marr. 8 great-great grandchildren, Calvin, Silas and Malcolm Barker, Cheyenne, Megan, Devon, Cara and Addison Bailey; sisters-in-law Ellen Wheelhouse of Highmore and Mary Bradke of Portland, Oregon.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years on December 28, 2000. Her parents; 3 brothers, Frank, Lawrence and Russell, granddaughter Kay Ann, grandson James, and son- in- law Donald Masker.

Donald Juhl

Donald Juhl, 80, of Miller, S.D., passed away at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Sioux Falls, on Friday, June 19, 2009, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 25 from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service at the First United Methodist Church in Miller. The funeral service will be Friday, June 26 at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Miller, with the Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon officiating.

Burial will be at the G.A.R. cemetery, Miller. Pallbearers will be Shannan Heeren, Matt Juhl, Brooke Jennings, Derek Juhl, Taylor Juhl, Adam Juhl and Austin Juhl. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.remboldfuneralhome.com.

Donald was born June 7, 1929 to Merle and Mary (Harris) Juhl in Hitchcock. The family moved to Miller when he was five. He attended school in Miller and graduated in 1947. He joined the army soon after graduation for a period of two years. Upon his return, he joined the National Guard. He was stationed at Camp Carson during the Korean War and was then sent to Alaska. He was very proud to have served his country and shared many interesting and inspiring stories of those years.

On April 1, 1951, Donald married Patricia Wilson in Miller. To this loving union, five sons were born. After his return to Miller from the service, Donald went to work for his father, Merle, driving the Standard Oil bulk truck for a few years. Later, he and Dick Froning started the Northside Service Station. Following that, he worked full time for the National Guard. Donald was very instrumental in getting the armory built in Miller. Years later, Donald and Pat purchased Quality Cleaners which they operated for 30 years. He was also a substitute mail carrier for over 20 years.

Donald served two terms on the City Council, was the Miller Legion Commander for one term and was the Veterans Service Officer for several years. He helped run the State Boxing Tournament at the city auditorium for years, while Brad, Kirk and Eric boxed. Donald also ran the game clocks during the football and basketball seasons in Miller.

Family and friends were very important to Donald and he deeply cherished each and every relationship in his life. He had such love for his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the feeling was mutual. He will be deeply missed. Donald truly enjoyed his golfing buddies, coffee partners and the many friends he had in the Miller community, as well as his fellow servicemen in the National Guard and the Army.

Left to cherish Donald's memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Patricia, of Miller; four sons, Mark (Debi) Juhl of Sioux Falls, Brad (Terry) Juhl of Sioux Falls, Kirk (Joan) Juhl of Crooks and Eric (Jane) Juhl of Sioux Falls; grandchildren, Shannan (Alan) Heeren, Matt (Alysia) Juhl, Brooke (Dan) Jennings, Derek Juhl, Taylor Juhl, Adam Juhl and Austin Juhl; step-grandchildren, Kristi Beuckens, Jason Beuckens, and Jessica (Brooks) Castolluzzo; and great-grandchildren, Dristen, Cadence, Tayne and Olivia Heeren, Aiden and Danika Juhl, Jadelyn Jennings; and step-great-grandchildren, Dominick and Morgan Swenson; two sisters-in-law; one niece and three nephews.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Greg; and two great-grandchildren, Hope and Faith.

Rembold Funeral Home, St. Lawrence, has been entrusted with Donald's arrangements.

Raynord Molander

Raynord “Ray” Molander, of Sioux Falls, died Saturday, June 27 at the Centennial Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 1 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service. Funeral service will be Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Fr. Chester Murtha officiating. Burial will be at St. Ann’s Catholic cemetery.

Raynord was born to Nels and Maude (Mattson) Molander in Huron, SD on September 18, 1924. He received his education in Huron, and then joined the Navy in 1944 serving as a radioman aboard LCTs and LSTs in the South Pacific. After his discharge in 1946, Raynord started work with Chicago Northwestern Railroad as a relief agent. He spent time in several central South Dakota communities and then settled in as a permanent Depot Agent in Wolsey, South Dakota.

He married Hazel Christiansen in 1948. She passed away from leukemia that same year. He married Charlotte (Beaner) Weaver in 1952. They made their home in Wolsey for 18 years. During that time Raynord served as Secretary\Treasurer on the School Board and the Downtown Merchants Association. He also volunteered for community betterment with the Fire Department and the Community Improvement Association. His career advancement to a train dispatcher with CNW Railroad took them from Wolsey to Mason City Iowa and on to St Paul, MN where he retired. Raynord enjoyed their winter home in Yuma AZ and traveling the summers in their motor home.

He is survived by his wife Charlotte, children, Dennis (Deanna) Weaver, Tea, SD, Mary Jane (David) Newell, Brookings, SD, Bryan (Cherie) Molander, Mason City, IA, Nola Immeker, Des Moines, IA, son-in-law Terry (Dorothy) Tucker, Winston Salem, NC, seventeen grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren, a brother, Ronald (Ives) Molander, Cornville, Az, sisters Ruby (Steve) Picek, Huron, SD, and Marie Smith, Alexandria, MN, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents, his daughter Patricia (Weaver) Tucker, a sister and brother in law Ruth and Raynold Ortbahn and brother in law Bill Smith.

Memorial may be directed to the Centennial Hospice Cottage or the Catholic Foundation of Sioux Falls.

Terrill Rae (Starks) Hendershot

Terrill Rae (Starks) Hendershot, 41, of Crofton, Maryland, formerly of Miller, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at her mother’s home in Miller. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Miller with Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon and Rev. Brian Jones officiating. The visitation will be Monday, July 6 from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service at the United Methodist Church. Burial will be at G.A.R. cemetery in Miller.

The evening of November 14th, 1967 Richard Howard Starks and Margaret Mae Starks celebrated the birth of their seventh child, Terrill Rae, in the rural town of Valentine, Nebraska. Terrill Rae had been preceded by Surn Aurelius, Leonda Mae, Lafran Beth, Stavan Richia, Crain Lowell and Vonn Kirk. Before her third birthday she had become the older sister of Tammie Dee. When Terrill was five years old, her father died from a heart attack. This may have been when she learned to appreciate the present, to love life and never look back. Later the next year Margaret moved the three youngest children back to her home town of Miller, South Dakota. Terrill grew up a tomboy showing great promise in sports such as roof jumping, soda jerking, lifeguarding and basketball. She found her calling as a cheerleader, cheering on the Miller Rustlers with her signature exuberance.

Terrill graduated from Miller High School in 1986, and four years later she graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in human resources. After graduation she bravely ventured out to Seattle, Washington and landed her first professional job. Carrying that Midwest warmth with her wherever she went, Terrill befriended everyone she met. She had the kind of personality that put even the shyest person at ease. She loved generously and was adored by many. Selfless to a fault, she thought of others before herself -- right up to the very end. She always had a twinkle in her eye and an infectious laugh not far behind.

In 1985 she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an incurable and life-sapping autoimmune disease. Nevertheless, she lived her life to the fullest, with zest and a sense of adventure. She offered her advice and encouragement to help others newly diagnosed with Crohn’s to adapt and cope with their new limitations.

Terrill enjoyed orchestrating family events. She especially enjoyed helping to plan her Mother’s 70th and 80th birthday parties. Terrill loved to travel and experience new adventures, from the glaciers of Banff and snowcaps of the Olympics to the icebergs of Newfoundland; from the bayous of Louisiana to the canyons of Kauai; from the Boundary Waters of Minnesota to the beaches of Grand Cayman; and from the volcanoes of Costa Rica to the apple orchards of the Shenandoah Valley. She was able to accomplish much of this as she was fortunate to marry a “Coastie”.

Terrill met Coast Guard Ensign Steve Hendershot at a Methodist Church during her first year in Seattle and was married to him in 1995. During their marriage, they served tours of duty in New Orleans, LA, Wilmington, NC, Washington, DC, Norfolk, VA, Seattle, WA and Baltimore, MD. In the early years, Terrill worked as a recruiter among other things. In 2003, while living in Virginia Beach, in spite of serious complications from her Crohn’s disease, Terrill conceived her first and only child. On her 36th birthday, while reading a card about a talking frog, she burst into a fit of laughter and went into labor. The middle of the next day she gave birth to Holt James, alias “High Noon.”

Holt changed everything. Terrill withdrew from her graduate studies in social work and undertook full-time motherhood, a vocation she relished for her final six months in Virginia Beach and the next three years in Seattle. Terrill’s return to Seattle allowed her to reunite with or meet anew many of her dearest friends. The walks in the rain, the talks with her friends, the cool, Olympic breezes and the laughter of her delightful son made this a time of spiritual rejuvenation, with one major setback. Terrill lost her brother Crain to illness in 2005. This tragedy taught her the importance of preparing one’s family for one’s death. In 2007 Terrill reluctantly moved to Maryland, feeling that she lacked the energy to establish a whole new social network.

In September of 2008 Terrill was attacked by a rare and vicious cancer, which she faced with tremendous grace and courage. She spent the next nine months preparing her family and friends for the worst, while pursuing the most promising treatments available. Her family and friends surrounded her with the same kind of love she had shown all her life, proving that we truly do reap what we sow. Terrill regarded even this last and greatest hurdle to be just another part of her journey. In fact, she saw her months with cancer to be a tremendous opportunity to spend quality time with her family and say goodbye to her friends. And so she carried her cross without complaint until she laid it down in her home town, deciding to live out her last days wrapped in the arms of her loving family. On the Fourth of July, 2009 Terrill regained her independence, finally liberated from disease, suffering and the need for caregivers. She reached the end of her life completely at peace with God, herself and everyone else in her life.

All her life, Terrill participated actively in the life of her Church through youth ministry, choir, Bible study and women’s circles. She devoted much of her time to building strong relationships with her family and friends. She believed strongly in the principle of abundance, that if she had anything at all, she had enough to share.

From beginning to end, Terrill retained her trademark attributes of gratitude, generosity, optimism, spunk and encouragement. This potent combination made her candle burn twice as brightly, if for only half as long; and those who knew and loved her will never be the same.

Robert "Bob" Welch

Robert “Bob” Welch, 84, of St. Lawrence, died Saturday, August 22, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 26th at Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence with Rev. David Belzer officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 25th at Rembold Funeral Home. Burial will at the St. Lawrence cemetery.

Bob was born on February 4, 1925 in rural Hand County, South Dakota to Homer and Lydia (Goering) Welch. He was the younger of two boys.

He was raised on the family farm South of St. Lawrence, and attended rural school through 8th grade. At the age of 18 he joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1949. He returned to the family farm after his service where he met and married Elsie Dracy of Wolsey. They were married on February 3, 1952. To this union two sons were born Ronnie and Tony.

The couple farmed for four years before moving to Washington State, where Bob worked as a logger for two years. The family then moved back to South Dakota where Bob worked on a farm, built government houses, and dug rocks to help build the Ft. Thompson Dam. Some of his other work endeavors were fixing tractors at Chipman’s, Dakota Plumbing and Heating, and later in life he ran his own repair shop. He also farmed and ranched with his only brother Edward and both of his sons. Bob liked to refer to himself as Jack of all trades, master of none.

Some of Bob’s many loves in life were his family, farming, square dancing, International tractors, and hunting and fishing. He was proud to have helped build Miller Central Speedway and of his many years of service to the St. Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department, even taking his turn as Chief. He was a member of the Miller American Legion.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Elsie Welch of St. Lawrence; two sons, Ronnie (Betty Jo) Welch of Miller, Tony (Diane) Welch of St. Lawrence; two grandchildren Michelle (Nate) Stuck of Brentford, SD and Amy (Chris) Howard of Miller; seven great grandchildren; his grandson at heart, Heath Mushitz of St. Lawrence; and Diane’s daughter’s Sara, Erin and Allison Nelson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Edward Welch, his Mother and Father-in-law Oscar and Mable Dracy and numerous Uncles and Cousins.

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