June 1, 1955 ~ May 23, 2019

Carol Anne Solheim, 63, Hartford, died May 23, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Celebration of Life will be held 4pm, Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the Humboldt Community Center, Humboldt, SD. Burial will be at Norway Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.

Carol was born on June 1, 1955 to Francis and Nadine (Wheeler) Zimmer in Sioux Falls, SD. Carol graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, SD and attended college classes at Killian Community College and University of Sioux Falls.

On August 29, 1992, Carol was united in marriage to Robert Solheim at United Methodist Church in Hartford, SD. They lived their lives on a farm in rural Hartford, SD.

Carol spent her career working in the banking industry. After 26 years of services, Carol retired from CitiBank in Sioux Falls, SD where she worked as an administrative assistant. During this time, Carol was also actively involved in the administrative duties of her husband’s auto and farm businesses. Carol enjoyed spending time with her husband, family and friends. Some of Carol’s favorite past times were cooking, playing cards and camping.

Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Robert; two daughters, Jennifer Jacques, Mitchell, and Stacey Rauenhorst, Sioux Falls; two granddaughters, MaKayla Rauenhorst and Samantha Rauenhorst; four sisters, Kathy (Dave) Lambertz, Brenda (Kevin) Frankman, Mary Englund, and Sarah (Steve) Colford; six brothers, Joe (Kristie) Zimmer, Tom Zimmer, John Zimmer, Bob (Lori) Zimmer, Jim (Heidi Merkel) Zimmer, Paul (Teresa) Zimmer; and many wonderful in-laws.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Francis; and one sister, Joyce.

June 20, 1944 ~ May 17, 2019

This world lost an honest man, Alan “Al” Daves Cooke, 74, on Friday, , May 17, 2019, after he collapsed in his Sioux Falls home.

We will be Celebrating his life and the gifts that he has given us with an open house, on Friday, May 24, 2019, at the Willow Run Clubhouse from 4-6pm. Military Honors will be at 5pm.

When Alan was born on July 20, 1944, his father was stationed with a docked ship in the port of San Diego. The hospital records were shattered after they measured his head circumference, earning him his first nickname, “The Little Marine.” That oversized noggin, twinkling blue eyes, and saucy, dimpled smile marked a happy man. It probably didn’t hurt his general outlook on life to grow up with some privilege in a 1950’s Midwestern town. Alan, Al, Big Al, Ace, AC, AC Delco, Cookie, Cookie Monster, ect. Al managed to keep collecting friends that cherished him enough to keep those nicknames coming. It was a natural impulse at work as he crafted new yet endearing names for all of us that crossed paths with him.

During the first five years of Alan’s life, he was raised by his grandmother on a farm in Illinois. His memories from this time were sweet and loving. Then he joined his parents, Chester and Alice, and his brother Leroy as they established the Dairy Queen business in Sioux Falls. The Argus Leader began chronicling his golf successes, like his first hole-in-one at age 11. During junior high, he started spending the winters in Texas, so that he could practice the game year round. In Sioux Falls, he was part of the Washington High Class of 1962. During these times, his talent and ability gave him some legendary status, as demonstrated in the following, summarized by Tom Jansa, PGA Executive Director.

“Alan Cooke won the SDGA Match Play Championship in 1963 and 1964, reached the semifinals two other times and was the medalist on four occasions when qualifying was held over 36 holes. He was voted South Dakota Independent Athlete of the Year by the SD Sportswriters Association in 1964. Cooke played in the U.S. Junior Championship three times and also reached the semifinals of the Western Junior Championship. He represented South Dakota three times in the International Jaycee Junior Championship during the 1950s. He made the 36-hole cut each time in one of the most prestigious junior tournaments of that era. While at Washington High School in Sioux Falls, Cooke won the individual title twice in the state high school championships and also played on three championship teams.”

Al Cooke: Friend, Teacher, Student, Hall of Famer

His first son, Sean was born while Al was designing and setting up the course near Pickstown, SD. By the time his daughter Lisa came a year later, Al was stationed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. He continued to be part of the Army’s efforts during the Vietnam Conflict though the birth of his youngest son, Jason, in Lawton, OK. Alan’s family history is rich with military service. His middle name, Daves, was his mother Alice’s maiden name. Searching back through this country’s history, there has perpetually been a Daves in uniform and in battle, such as Dighton Daves in the Civil War and John Daves in the Revolutionary War.

Alan had strong opinions, which he provided freely. From the putting green to Yellow Cab confessional, from the library to the Sunshine Diner, he would find a way to connect with his fellow human beings. But his thoughtfulness and ability to constantly question and listen to others and learn from them, made him what some might call a scientist or a philosopher. He would walk around with a book in one hand and his glasses drooping off of his nose, ready to share. Our hope is that those memories of Al the teacher, and Al the student, shall resonate as the ripples of vibrations that helped life make more sense.

Alan is survived by his family including his children, Sean Cooke, Reno, NV, Lisa (Joe) Shobe, Penryn, CA, Jason (Kelly) Cooke, Denver, CO, and Jessica Hass, Sioux Falls; twelve grandchildren, Christian and Connor Cooke, Reno, NV, Destinee Taylor, Sioux Falls, SSgt John Charles Hanson, Misawa, Japan, Alicia, Jack, Joey, and Jude Shobe, Penryn, CA, Sam, Kaden and Jax Cooke, Denver, CO, and Zayda Hicks, Sioux Falls; one great-grandson, Ezra Lowell; siblings, John, and Jack, Jacqueilin, and Leslie Cooke, Brownsville, TX; as well as beloved nieces and nephews.

Alan is preceded in death by his father, Chester Cooke; his mother, Alice Cooke; and his brothers, Gary Cooke and Glen Cooke.

September 3, 1971 ~ May 16, 2019

Jeannie M. Gefke, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, unexpectedly at her home, after dealing with health issues.

Memorial services will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a visitation beginning one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Jeannie’s honor.

Jeannie will be deeply missed by her four children, Cammeron, Jazzmine, Brenden, and Sydney; two brothers, Brett Grossenburg and Brian Grossenburg; and many nephews and nieces.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney and Marie Grossenburg.

April 10, 1936 ~ May 4, 2019

Jeanne Larson, 83, Viborg, was reunited with her husband in Heaven, on May 4, 2019, after a long struggle with heart failure.

Visitation with family present will be on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Harmony Presbyterian Church in Hurley from 5PM-7PM with a prayer service at 7PM. Funeral services will be held at Harmony Presbyterian on Friday, May 10th, at 2PM. Burial will be at a later date.

Meredith Jean Jensen was born on April 10, 1936, in Hurley, South Dakota, to Duane “Tittle” and Rosemary “Mickey” (Mahoney) Jensen. Jeanne attended elementary school in Hurley until the 3rd grade when the family moved to Rutland, South Dakota. She grew up with a love of horses and enjoyed trail rides and horse shows alongside her younger brother Jerry Jensen. She graduated from Rutland Public School in 1954 and pursued her nursing degree at Presentation College in Aberdeen where she graduated in 1957. Her nursing career took her to the Veterans’ Administration Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she worked as an RN off and on throughout her career as she took breaks to help her husband on the farm and raise their daughter. Even when she wasn’t working as a hospital nurse, she was the knowledgeable nurse that family and friends often came to for medical advice.

On May 7, 1960, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Dean Larson, and after their marriage, they settled on their family farm near Hurley, until 2015, when they moved to an apartment in Viborg. On June 29, 1979, Jeanne and Kenny were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Amy Jean. Even though they had to wait almost 20 years to be parents, they were “second parents” for many family members and family friends.

Jeanne and Kenny were members of Harmony Presbyterian Church in Hurley. Jeanne was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Questers, and Davis Doers. She was an avid reader, and even after losing most of her eyesight toward the end of her life, she greatly enjoyed listening to audio books.

I think everyone who knew Jeanne would say her great joys in life were her three granddaughters, Raegan (age 13), Brinlee (age 11), and Harper (age 3). She loved spending time with “her girls” teaching them how to bake and cook, reading books to them, and just observing their antics.

Left to mourn her and celebrate her life are her daughter, Amy (Mike) Smith; her granddaughters, Raegan, Brinlee, and Harper Smith; her brother, Jerry Jensen and his friend Julie Hummel; her brother-in-law, Lyle (Doris) Larson; her brother-in-law Burdette (Ilze) Larson; her nieces and nephews, Joe (Cindy) Jensen, Bill (Donna) Jensen, Jim Jensen, Tammy Wadsworth, and Kellie (Tom) Holmstrom; and many beloved cousins and friends.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Kenny, and her sister-in-law, Mary Jensen.

May 1, 2019 ~ January 6, 1930

W. Robert “Bob” Rang, 89, passed away on May 1, 2019, at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

Visitation will be 5 ~ 7 PM, Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Heartland Funeral Home, with Full Military Honors. A private burial will be at Hills of Rest Cemetery at a later date.

Bob was born on January 6, 1930 in Sioux Falls to Walter R. and Goldie T. (Sloan) Rang. He grew up in Parker, SD, before moving to Sioux Falls in 1948. He married Nadine C. Klatt on February 8, 1952 in Cheyenne, WY.

Bob worked for John Morrell and retired after 35 years. He was very proud to have served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and then with the South Dakota Air Nation Guard.

He is survived by his son, Robert G. (Pam) Rang, Phelan, CA; his daughter, Dawn M. Rang, Sioux Falls; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Bob has now rejoined his wife 60 years, for eternity.

July 21, 1966 – April 19, 2019

Son, Brother, Uncle or his favorite “Gruncle” (Great Uncle)

Richard F. Dvorak, 52, Sioux Falls, passed away from cancer at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center on Friday, April 19, 2019, after spending the day surrounded by friends and family.

Visitation services with family present will be 4 pm-7 pm Friday, May 10, 2019, at Heartland Funeral Home, in Brandon, SD. Military Honors will commence at 5:30 pm. Memorial Services will begin immediately after.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Rick was born on July 21, 1966, in Sioux Falls, SD to Norman and Josephine (Vellek) Dvorak. He was the youngest of 6 children. He graduated from St. Mary High School in Dell Rapids, SD, and like his father and brother, Brad, he served in the military. Rick joined the United States Navy in 1984. He traveled the world and served his country as a Medical Corpsman on the USS Forrestal and USS Nimitz supercarriers and was a veteran of the Gulf War. He worked in the Naval Health Clinic in Corpus Christi, TX, where he honed his medical expertise. His duties were comparable to those of today’s Physician Assistants. He was also stationed in Bremerton, WA. Rick ended his 10 years of service with the United States Navy in 1995. Rick went on to work at Gateway in Sioux Falls when personal computers were in their infancy. He was everyone’s go-to-guy for anything tech. After leaving Gateway, he worked as a Pharmacy Technician and met many lifelong friends at Tel-Drug. He also worked at Prairie Rehabilitation Services and McDonald’s.

Rick’s infectious laugh along with a “how y’all doin?” was his typical greeting. He got that Texas accent after living there for only a couple years. But Rick loved his Navy journeys to countries all around the world and he always enjoyed sharing them. It’s that Bohemian part of him that loved to travel. Rick loved sending souvenirs home to his family from those different countries. Egypt, Israel and Paris were just a few places that he enjoyed talking about.
The thing that stands out above all with Rick, is his love for his family. He really enjoyed being with family and doing family holidays and outings. Rick had no problem manning the grill and he would throw a bunch of steaks all needing to be done at different temperatures and somehow he was always able to have them cooked perfectly.

He was the uncle that would bring home gifts for any holiday/birthday he missed when coming home to visit from the Navy. When he finished his service from the Navy he enjoyed making up for any missed time by going on vacations with family. He would take his nieces and nephews to the zoo and pick them up after school to spend time with them. He hosted Easter and would have his lawn littered with Easter eggs for his nieces and nephews to find and he started a tradition of playing softball on Easter. He taught nieces and nephews how to swim at Okoboji and was the first one in the pool with the kids. He was known as the strongest uncle because he could pick up his nieces and nephews with one finger. He was a prankster and known for his ‘dog jaw’ prank and going for cruises in his Bronco with the music loud, the windows down and hitting the best bumps.

He loved cooking, camping, board games, cards, and fishing. But one of his favorite things was technology and computers. You could always find extra parts, monitors or towers around his house. If you wanted to know how to improve your bandwidth or computer speed he was your guy.

He was honestly the best. If anyone at all, friend, family, or stranger needed a helping hand Rick was there in a heartbeat, whether it be to change a tire, fix a computer, cook or grill, drive a friend to the store or help you move, you knew that he would be there and he was truly happy to help you! His faith in God was apparent with his sincere “God bless”. He loved, respected and accepted people of all faiths, genders, ages and cultural backgrounds and enjoyed learning about all walks of life.

Rick will be greatly missed by his 4 brothers and sisters, 7 nieces and nephews, 12 great-nieces and nephews and 3 great-great-nephews.
Siblings include Brad Dvorak, Andrea (Al) Rausch, Chris (Tom) Dvoracek, and Ted Dvorak.

Nieces and nephews include Bonnie Dvorak (Brad King), Mary (Randy) Kapfenstein, Paul Moser (Katie Mertes), Ashley (Todd) Campbell, Kyle Dvoracek (Kristin Anderson), and Michael (Michaela) Dvoracek.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents.

November 10, 1948 ~ April 18, 2019

We give thanks and praise to our Lord for the life of Gaylene Hosley Haber! Gaylene Hosley Haber, 70, peacefully passed away on Maundy Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Sioux Falls, SD.

Public visitation with family present will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, April 24 at First Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Refreshments and fellowship will take place at First Lutheran Church following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SDSU College of Journalism, Sioux Falls Catholic Schools, First Lutheran Church Missions or Chapter DA PEO Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Gifts can also be sent to First Dakota Bank in memoriam of Gaylene Haber.

Gaylene Adel Hosley was born to Dale and Lorraine (Jones) Hosley on November 10, 1948, in Aberdeen South Dakota. Gaylene attended Putney School thru 7th grade and graduated from Groton High School in 1967. Gaylene was raised on a family farm and was always one to jump in and help in the field or on the ranch. She went on to attend South Dakota State University in Brookings where she met Denton Haber; they were married on August 30, 1969,

They were blessed with their first son, Chad in November 1970. Gaylene graduated from SDSU with a Bachelor’s of Science in Journalism in 1971. Upon graduation, she moved to Fort Sill, OK with her husband and Chad for Denton’s officer’s basic training. After graduating, he was assigned as the Executive Officer within the Officer Student Battalion. On Jan. 1, 1973, Denton was selected for the Presidio of Monterrey Language School so they moved to California. After graduation from the Language School, Denton and Gaylene were assigned to a Nuclear Arms Detachment in Germany. On May 30 1974, in Frankfurt, Germany they welcomed their daughter Heidi. The family moved from Scheidingen to Buren where Denton was an interpreter for the U.S. Army. Gaylene treasured her time in Germany and told stories of her time and continued her relationships with her friends, the Kellerhoff’s, until her last days. The days she shared with Denton in his military career contained her most treasured and often shared memories. She loved being a Military wife.

In Dec, 1976, Gaylene and Denton moved their family back to Brookings, South Dakota. Denton was enrolled in school and Gaylene opened her own store in Brookings, inspired by the Christmas Markets in Germany, called The Linen Closet. Gaylene loved decorating her house, setting a beautiful table to create elaborate dinner parties and holiday celebrations and delighted in Christmas Decorations. In 1978, Denton joined Land O’Lakes and moved his family for a brief time to Alton, Iowa. Gaylene cared for their young family on a small farm outside Alton, doing the chores with her kids while Denton was away with work. While living there they welcomed their third child, John, in Feb. 1979.

Later that year, Land O’Lakes transferred Denton to Sheldon, Iowa. While in Sheldon, Gaylene became Editor for the Daily Newspaper. The family spent their weekends traveling north from Iowa to care for the family ranch in Redfield and Conde until they were in an accident as they traveled back to Iowa after a weekend of branding cattle on May 30, 1983.

In 1985, Denton began a career in the trucking industry and the family moved to Sioux Falls. For two Holiday seasons she opened a Christmas store called the Kris Kringle Market in The Empire Mall. A free standing store outside of Dayton’s filled with German decorations inspired by one of her favorite places in the world Käthe Wohlfahrt in Rothenburg, Germany. Her time as a store owner at The Empire Mall gave her a love for the people that worked there; as she understood how hard it was to work the long Holiday Hours. She could often be seen strolling the halls visiting with all of the employees at each store as she went, sincerely taking an interest in the people’s stories that were working.

Gaylene became editor of the Tri-State Neighbor; a job she gave her heart and keen editorial eye to for several years; grateful for the friendships that grew as she worked. During this time, her mother and father-in-law moved next door and she and her kids helped care for them everyday as her father-in-law battled Alzheimer’s. When she left her position as Editor of The Neighbor, she began selling Outdoor Advertising for Flynn Outdoor. She not only enjoyed this job, but the friends she made. Her three kids attended Sioux Falls O’Gorman and she fell in love with the community of support she found there. Her house had an open door to kids of all ages 24 hours a day. She shared her home and her heart with everyone and always had a Coke in the fridge for anyone that entered. Sioux Falls is full of kids that to this day call her their 2nd Mom or more recently “their” Grandma Gay. Gaylene was a member of the Dakota Bowl Committee for many years, the first Woman to Chair Dakota Bowl in 1997, and O’Gorman Theater Department Volunteer of the Year in 1998.

In 2003, Denton and Gay started Haber Truck and Trailer Sales. Their son John joined them in 2009.

In 2004, Gaylene was diagnosed with stage 4-breast cancer. Supported by her friends and family, she beat the odds and was declared disease free after 9 intense months of treatment. Her father, Dale, passed away in May of 2005, while she was receiving treatment.

Denton and Gay spent the next several years traveling and living life filled with family time, building their business, and trying to help those around them. As a couple, they loved to go out to eat, they believed in supporting their community and the people willing to work so hard. Almost every person that was assigned their table became a lifelong friend by the end of the meal. In February 2013, Denton passed away unexpectedly driving home from work. Her mother Lorraine died of pancreatic cancer 8 months later. Gaylene and John continued to build the business she and Denton started and were just putting the finishing touches on their new location of Haber Truck and Trailer in August 2018, when she was once again diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She tackled the diagnosis with the same can do attitude as the first time. After exploring all options and taking on an incredibly toxic chemo regime, the battle was to be won a different way this time, peacefully surrendering to the will of the Lord, believing in the promise of the resurrection.

Gaylene was a 50-year member of PEO and served as co-chairman if the guards for the Iowa State Convention, co-chairman for two years for the South Dakota State Convention and helped start two chapters. Gaylene always held the women of her original chapter AC in Groton, close to her heart.

Those close to Gaylene either watched or shared with her the many challenges that came her way. She showed those close to her how to endure to the end and keep going forward with steadfast faith and thanksgiving for all things, thru all things.

Gaylene loved to work. She worked hard at trying to do her best at everything she did. She loved surprising other people with happy little things, never expecting anything in return. Gaylene loved supporting and believing in the dreams of her loved ones and often helped create a plan a to achieve them. She loved every one that worked at Haber Truck and Trailer. She enjoyed filling the candy jar at work, bringing donuts and making sure there was always a Coke available to all her “guys in the shop.” Her favorite past times were attending her grandchildren’s events, theater performances at The Pavilion and concerts at The Denny, anything with flowers and long walks in heels. She treasured time at Pickeral Lake, and traveling the world with family and friends. In the last few years she found extreme joy traveling on Viking Cruises with her beloved friends Jean Kramer and Collette Gesinger.

Gaylene is survived by her children and grandchildren Chad (Annette) Haber: Prescott, Walker, Chancellor; Heidi (Paul) Van Veldhuizen: Jack, Winter, Gabrielle and Sasha; John (Stacy) Haber: Sabrina, Jasmine and Johnathon; brother, David (Jackie) Hosley, Sioux Falls; and lifelong friends, Jean Kramer and Collette Gesinger.

Gaylene is preceded in death by her husband, Denton; parents, Dale Hosley and Lorraine Jones Hosley-Rix-Anderson; grandson, Luke VanVeldhuizen; and many other family members and loved ones.

June 28, 1945 ~ April 6, 2019

Robert “Bob” Jerome Loehrer, 73, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown, SD.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Milbank, SD.

Bob was born June 28, 1945, in Milbank, SD to Ambrose and Sarah (Linn) Loehrer. He attended school in Revillo, SD. After school, he moved to Minneapolis, MN, to attend auto mechanic school and enjoyed cruising University Avenue in his 1967 Fastback Mustang.

In 1968, he moved back to Milbank where he started working at the SA gas station and later as an auto mechanic for Willy Giessinger at Wild Willy’s American Motors dealership. In 1979, Bob, with his family, moved back to the family farm in Grant County to pursue farming.

Bob had a passion for cars, fishing, and the Minnesota Vikings. He was known for his sense of humor, practical jokes, and his kind, compassionate spirit.

He is survived by his three children, Monique Loehrer Springer, Nashville, TN, Chad Loehrer, Sioux Falls and Heather Loehrer Smith, Minneapolis, MN; two grandchildren, Jake Loehrer and Griffin Smith; and five siblings, Marilyn (Ron) Kasuske, Kathy (Louie) Straus, John (Judy) Loehrer, Larry (Karen) Loehrer, and Karen (James) Loehrer.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Sarah; and two brothers, Joey and James.

November 17, 1946 ~ March 29, 2019

Carlyn J. Brazee, 72, Valley Springs, died Friday, March 29, 2019, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

Visitation with family present will be 5:30-6:30pm, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Heartland Funeral Home. Funeral Services will 2pm, Thursday, April 4, at Spirit of Truth Lutheran Church, Brandon, SD. Interment will follow at Pleasantview Cemetery, Valley Springs.

Carlyn Jane Huls was born November 17, 1946, in Wadena, MN, to Raymond and Mayme (Nevala) Huls. The family moved around Minnesota for a while before settling in Minneapolis for Carlyn’s 7th grade. She later graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1964. She went on to a Vo-tech until she met James Brazee. They were married on June 18, 1966. The family moved from Minneapolis to Aberdeen in 1972 and then to Valley Springs in 1987.

Carlyn had many hobbies such as reading, sewing, quilting, gardening and baking. Most of all, Carlyn was all about her family and especially her grandchildren. She loved spending time with her grandchildren painting Easter eggs, carving pumpkins, decorating for Christmas and baking for Thanksgiving together. Carlyn was a long time member of Beaver Valley Lutheran Church and loved to help with cakes for funerals and quilting.

Carlyn will be deeply missed by her two children, Barb (Trev) Dawley, Valley Springs, and Jerod Brazee, Garretson; five grandchildren, Brittany, Chandler, Taylor, Natalie, and Carson; six siblings, Marge (Rich) Lauring, Cushing, WI, Lori Shafer, Richfield, MN, Hubert Huls, Forrest Lake, MN, Harlan (Sheila) Huls, Lakeshore, MN, Clarence (Becky) Huls, Bloomington, MN, and Janet Sorakrai, Richfield, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

Carlyn was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her parents and one brother, Harold Huls.

January 14, 1934 ~ March 22, 2019

George M. Henningsen, 85, Sioux Falls, died Friday, March 22, 2019, at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7 PM, Monday, March 25, 2019, at Heartland Funeral Home, with Masonic Rites at 7 PM. Visitation will resume at 10 AM Tuesday, March 26, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Hills of Rest Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Shriner’s Healthcare for Children – Twin Cities in George’s memory. The following link may be used: https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/?utm_source=shcmain#!/donation/checkout

In the event of flooding on Rice Street during Monday’s Visitation, Heartland Funeral Home may be reached by driving North on Veteran’s Memorial Highway (Highway 11) to Rice and turning right (East). We are approximately 1.5 miles east. Veteran’s Memorial Highway can be reached from North Sycamore and Madison Ave. or by intersecting on E. 10th (Highway 42).

George Maurice Henningsen was born January 14, 1934 to Joice and Georgina (Tomasko) Henningsen in Minneapolis, MN. He was raised there and attended Breck Military Academy in St. Paul, MN. He then joined the United States Marine Corp. and served during the Korean War. After the military, he attended The University of Minnesota and Minnesota School of Business. On July 28, 1956, George was united in marriage to Gladys Bremer in Fulda, MN. He was a senior sales representative for 31 years for Reckett and Colman before he retired in 1989. George and his family lived in Owatonna, MN before moving to Sioux Falls in 1966. After his retirement, George began volunteering for Sioux Valley and McKennan Hospitals. In 1994 he was Volunteer of the Month and later became employed at Sioux Valley Hospital and in 1996 became Admissions Employee of the Month.

George was a member of the El Riad Shrine, serving as Potentate in 1987. In April 2006, he received the Certificate of Completion High Touch Service Excellence Training, and served as a volunteer with many organizations in Sioux Falls. He was also a long time member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

George will be deeply missed by his wife, Gladys; three children, Gary (Heather) Henningsen, Sioux Falls, Gayla (Michael) Adrian, Morgantown, WV, and Gerald Henningsen, Sioux Falls; four grandchildren, Christopher Henningsen, Andrea (Jake) Thornton, Chelaine (Sam) Furgason, Carleen Garrett; six grandchildren through marriage; five great-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren through marriage; and one sister, Beverly Goodsell, Bethesda, MD.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Joice and Georgiana; and one grandson, Jacob Henningsen.