Fred Fanning
November 16, 1925 ~ March 23, 2012
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Fred F. Fanning, 86, of St. Lawrence, died Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 30 at the St. Lawrence Community Church. Visitation will be Thursday, March 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service all at Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence. Burial will be at the St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Fred Fanning was born November 16, 1925 at St. Lawrence, the son of Joseph Clyde and Margaret (Volkers) Fanning. He attended rural and St. Lawrence schools until graduating in 1944. During the next year, Fred attended the state college in Brookings until he enlisted in the United States Army. He departed for service in Korea returning 13 months later in November 1947.
Fred married Evelyn Carter at the parsonage in St. Lawrence on December 30, 1947 and to this union six children were born. The couple spent a short time in Sioux City, Iowa, where Fred worked at Robar Pest Control Company and their first child, Denny, was born before returning to St. Lawrence where the rest of their children were born and raised. Before farming, Fred worked in town for James A. Carter, Red Owl and Ben Franklin stores in Miller, St. Lawrence Lumberyard, drove truck for George Muth, and operated Fanning?s Standard Service station while owning and driving a school bus. The couple lived in St. Lawrence for a time having bought land and a house from Eva Fritts. Later, they lived on the farm of his parents, Margaret and Clyde Fanning, before moving to a farm north of St. Lawrence, and then to the farm 10 miles southeast of St. Lawrence in Pearl Township where their son John and family live today.
Farming and ranching was in his blood. Family and friends loved visiting the farm for celebrations and reunions. He liked traveling with Evelyn, visiting relatives in Arizona, Washington, and Florida. A few years back, Evelyn and Fred moved into St. Lawrence town where they lived until the present.
Fred?s greatest joy was his family ? he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Denny (Suzette) of Elk Point, Fred (Faris Hattab) of Seattle, WA, and John (Kim) Fanning of St. Lawrence; two daughters, Ruby Fanning (Dennis Aldinger) and Jane (Larry) Russell, both of Rapid City; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two siblings, Margaret Graham of Huron and Clyde Fanning of St. Lawrence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Margaret ?Jo? Fechner, and two sisters, Mary Anna (Lincoln) Taylor and Lurabell Gaspar.
Fred Fanning was born November 16, 1925 at St. Lawrence, the son of Joseph Clyde and Margaret (Volkers) Fanning. He attended rural and St. Lawrence schools until graduating in 1944. During the next year, Fred attended the state college in Brookings until he enlisted in the United States Army. He departed for service in Korea returning 13 months later in November 1947.
Fred married Evelyn Carter at the parsonage in St. Lawrence on December 30, 1947 and to this union six children were born. The couple spent a short time in Sioux City, Iowa, where Fred worked at Robar Pest Control Company and their first child, Denny, was born before returning to St. Lawrence where the rest of their children were born and raised. Before farming, Fred worked in town for James A. Carter, Red Owl and Ben Franklin stores in Miller, St. Lawrence Lumberyard, drove truck for George Muth, and operated Fanning?s Standard Service station while owning and driving a school bus. The couple lived in St. Lawrence for a time having bought land and a house from Eva Fritts. Later, they lived on the farm of his parents, Margaret and Clyde Fanning, before moving to a farm north of St. Lawrence, and then to the farm 10 miles southeast of St. Lawrence in Pearl Township where their son John and family live today.
Farming and ranching was in his blood. Family and friends loved visiting the farm for celebrations and reunions. He liked traveling with Evelyn, visiting relatives in Arizona, Washington, and Florida. A few years back, Evelyn and Fred moved into St. Lawrence town where they lived until the present.
Fred?s greatest joy was his family ? he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Denny (Suzette) of Elk Point, Fred (Faris Hattab) of Seattle, WA, and John (Kim) Fanning of St. Lawrence; two daughters, Ruby Fanning (Dennis Aldinger) and Jane (Larry) Russell, both of Rapid City; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two siblings, Margaret Graham of Huron and Clyde Fanning of St. Lawrence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Margaret ?Jo? Fechner, and two sisters, Mary Anna (Lincoln) Taylor and Lurabell Gaspar.
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Evelyn and Family,
May God bless you in your time of grief with His peace.
We know that you will all miss your husband and father. Know that at this time, Jesus wants to comfort you. Praying His best on you all.
To Christ be the glory
Boyd and Tootie Mins
Dear Evelyn and Family
You are and have been in our thoughts and prayers since your loved on, Fred, went in to the hospital this time. Fred was a true gentleman and will be missed by sooo many.
Evelyn and Family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Fred was an amazing man and will forever be in our hearts. He is with Jo now watching over you. I wish I could be there. Please know how much I love you, and will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, ~Kristina
I always liked and looked up to Fred, his son John and I got along great, It was an Honor to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
To my dear friend Fred and your entire family, Please accept my deepest sympathy during this time of loss. While I certainly did not know your dad, I do know he raised an outstanding son in you,so he had to have been an outstanding man. You are in our thoughts, and we are surrounding you in friendship and love.
Pam and Jerry Thomas
Everett, WA
To the Fanning Family,
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
May all your happy memories help to ease the sorrow that you feel.
Fred,
Thinking of you at this difficult time of your father passing. Celebrate his life and cherish your memories.
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Evelyn and family,
Growing up in St. Lawrence was special but knowing the Fanning family was part of the reason that it was special. Whenever Fred saw you there was always a smile and a greeting. God bless the Fanning family in this difficult time and a special hug to you Evelyn.
Margaret — Sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.