Gerald Weischedel
April 29, 1927 ~ April 24, 2015
Gerald Dean Weischedel, of Hot Springs, formerly of Onida, passed away peacefully at Rapid City Regional Hospital on Friday, April 24, 2015 at the age of 87.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the United Methodist Church, Onida with Pastor Jeff Adel presiding. Burial followed in the Onida Cemetery, Onida. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Gerald was born on April 29, 1927 in the Agar Township, South Dakota to Howard and Olive (West) Weischedel. He went to country school and later Onida High School in Onida, SD. He was in the service until being honorably discharged in January of 1947, when he then married his high school sweetheart, Doris Kennedy. Gerald worked on the family farm before being elected Sherriff of Sully County. In 1975, he and his family moved to Newcastle, Wyoming where he worked in the oil fields.
Gerald was an encouraging father, supportive grandpa, but above all else, he was a loving husband. He will be remembered for his candid humor, wealth of knowledge, and everlasting stories. If you had the opportunity to meet Gerald, you’ll know that he remembered your name and/or your story. No matter what type of background, pocketbook, or record you might have, Gerald saw you as a person. There were no boundaries or barriers in his eyes. There also was no mountain too high to climb. Whether it was cancer, a ‘nasty ole finger gnawing saw’, or a car accident, Gerald always fought his way to the top at all ages. He saw life as a never-ending adventure. Alongside Doris, they experienced it all. From bulls to horses, wood to engines, farmer to Sherriff, Gerald Weischedel will be remembered for his unconditional love to all that he came across.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Doris Weischedel; his six children: Linda (Larry) Severson of Pierre, Terry (Nancy) Weischedel of Gettysburg, Melanie (Thomas) Geho of Douglas, WY, Brad (Kamile) Weischedel of Salt Lake City, UT, Julie Smith of Empire, LA, and Randy (Christine) Weischedel of Lennox; his sister, Delores Quaschnick of Wheatland, WY; his seventeen grandchildren; and his fourteen great-grandchildren.
Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Olive Weischedel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Central South Dakota 4-H Rodeo and/or Newcastle, WY 4-H.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Gerald’s arrangements.
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So very sorry for your loss, My deepest sympathy.
Thinking of all of you today.
condolences to all family and friends. He was a great man. May God keep you all close to his heart in this time of sorrow.
From the Hoyt Family we are so sorry for your loss. Mom and Dad always loved being with Gerald.
I’m sorry to hear about Gerald’s passing. He was such a fun and nice guy who helped and attended Newcastle’s wrestling club.
Just wanted you all know to you are in our hearts and prayers today. Gerald was a special man and our family loved him. He was always so very kind and generous! Hugs to all of you!
Linda, I was very sad to hear of your father’s passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Losing a parent is never easy. Sending prayers in the hope that you will find comfort in each other.
Melanie and Family:
So very sorry for your loss. We can know that he rests in a greater place and take comfort that you will be seeing him after your purposes are fulfilled. Heaven gained a great angel and I can bet some of the other angels are already driving little handmade semi trucks and having some good chuckles with him. I am sure your dad/grandpa was very proud of all of you. If there is anything that we can do to help out in your time of sorrow, please let us know.
Thinking of you….
Melanie, our family is sending our deepest sympathy to your family. "Grandpa" was a wonderful person who gave each of you the gift of knowing how to stand on your own, work hard and stand up for what you believe in. I have many great memories of him teasing and supporting all the kids at fair each year. He was so proud of all of you! Hugs to you all. So sorry I can’t be there for the service in person but I will be there in spirit. Love to you all. The Haefele’s
Sorry to hear about your Dad May God comfort you
Sorry to learn of your loss, but you were real lucky to have him as long as you did.
When I was preparing the courthouse for county government day today, the bio Gerald wrote about his time as Sully County Sheriff slipped out from beneath the protective plastic. His was the only one to fall out of place – a penny from heaven, if you will. It was fun to re-read his memories of his time in office! He offered some pretty sage advice that would work for anyone, but especially for someone serving as Sheriff.
Condolences to the family. I was so sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. Prayers for comfort in your time of loss.
Dear Doris:
I am so sorry for your loss, and am thinking of you at this sad and lonely time. I wish you peace.
Doris and family,
I was very saddened to hear of Gerald’s death while I was out of town. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him and visiting with him. I will miss his smile and his honesty about his life as well as life in general. Doris, he loved you very much and wanted nothing more than to take care of you as long as possible.
Prayers surround all of you as you mourn Gerald’s death and celebrated his life.
God bless,
Pastor Deb Grismer
Chaplain, MJF South Dakota State Veterans Home
Doris, we are very sorry to hear about Gerald. He was very nice and special man. He had a great sense of humor. We will miss him. We love you Doris. May God bless you and your family.
Doris, we are very sorry to hear about Gerald. He was very nice and special man. He had a great sense of humor. We will miss him. We love you Doris. May God bless you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. We well miss him coming to the
Newell Labor Day celebration and visiting at the picnic.
Sorry for you loss. May Gerald rest in peace. Delores Melvin and CSD 4-H Rodeo family
Our sympathy and condolences to Doris and the entire family. Had many great conversations with Gerald at the home, over lunch and on many other occasions. What it says in the obituary column is right on target!!
Special comfort and prayers for all of you Doris and family. Words can’t express how very much I would love to give you a strong hug, sip coffee and sit together sharing memories. I hope Gerald knew how much I respected him. Together you two gave all of us Job Daughters the structure, discipline and support appropriate to our Order. The fun and shenanigans were a bonus. May God grace you with peace and strength in the days ahead. Vicki Kinder
Gerald always stopped at my booth at a small flea market in Hot Springs. He graduated with my Aunt Arla and he always had time to talk about the old days in Sully county. He also knew my Father and Grandfather. He will be missed and I give Doris and other family members my sympathies and prayers. Donald Lytle
Doris and Family,
Sorry to hear about Gerald. I remember enjoying all his stories when he would come to cardiac rehab to walk. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mary Rankin