Mervin Mewes
August 15, 1940 ~ August 30, 2018
Mervin Mewes, 78, of Miller, formerly of Highmore, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral Mass was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highmore, with Father Christopher Hughes presiding. Burial followed at Highmore Cemetery. A wake service was held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 3, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highmore, with visitation one hour prior.
Mervin Richard Mewes was born August 15, 1940 to John and Nada (Millar) Mewes at their home in Highmore. He attended school and graduated from Highmore High School in 1958.
On June 11, 1960 Merv was united in marriage to Doris Louise Wieseler at St. Liborius Church in Polo and made their home in Highmore where they became members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. To this union five children were born: Daniel, Gary, Cheryl, John and Patricia. Mervin and Doris purchased Mewes Trucking from his mother Nada after the untimely passing of his father in 1963. They ran the trucking business until they moved to the ranch in 1973 where he bred and raised Limousin cattle until he retired.
One of his fondest memories was being a member of the Mid-Continent Corporation when they sent a shipload of cattle to be imported by Greece. Mewes Trucking, one of the haulers that transported the cattle to Richmond, Virginia, then loaded the cattle on a ship headed for Greece. After delivery of the cattle to Virginia he flew to Athens, Greece to oversee delivery to the destination. While in Europe he traveled to France and that is where he first saw the Limousin breed. Impressed with the muscle in the Limousin cattle, he came back to South Dakota and became the 43rd member of the North American Limousin Foundation.
Merv is survived by his children: Daniel Mewes, Collinsville, AL, Gary (Judi) Mewes, Rapid City, Cheryl Johnson, Cushing, IA, John (Tammy) Mewes, Jamestown, ND, and Patricia (Lynn) Harrell, St. Lawrence; spouse: Doris Mewes, Highmore; 13 grandchildren: Paige Davis, Seth, Payton, Spencer, and Brittany Mewes, Michala Kulm, Cassie Johnson, Paxton, Morgan, Jordyn, and Colton Mewes, and Colby and Ethan Harrell; three great-grandchildren: Daniel and Hailey Johnson, and Owen Mewes; and one brother, Merlin Mewes, Viborg.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Darrell Leslie; and son-in-law, Larry (Dan) Johnson.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Mervin’s arrangements.
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Blessings to the family….sorry to hear this.
Our deepest sympathy at the passing of Mervin. He is safely home with the Lord. God bless all of the family. Keeping you in our prayers. We moved to Sioux Falls on Sunday so will not be there with you for the services. Jim, Marietta and Family
Prayers and find memories of a family friend. Go in peace to the Lord Merv.
May there be peace. Thoughts and prayers are with you all! God Bless!
Prayers to the Family !!
Dear Doris and Family, We are saddened by the news of Merv’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers this coming week and months ahead. May God grant you love, peace and understanding. With heartfelt love and sympathy.
I remember Mervin coming to Denver the annual Stock Show and he took several of us kids (my Grandmother Glena and Mervin’s mother Nada were sisters) to see the rodeo. It was very cool of him.
So many reasons to think so highly of Mervin Mewes. Mostly I will remember him as a thoughtful and considerate man who knew "little things" matter so much. While the community has lost a "pillar", he leaves behind a solid foundation of a life well lived.
Our deepest condolences to all of Mervin’s family. Mervin was a great man who will be missed. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time of mourning and grief. God Bless you all.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you, Cheryl, and all of your family.
Doris and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many good memories of Merv. Hold on to the happy memories to help through the hard days. Sending love and prayers.
My thought and prayers are with you all. I have many childhood and adult memories of Merv. He was so good to my Mom when she was ailing. I can just see my folks and Merv in a card game already!!!!! Cherish the memories….
It has been our honor and privilege to care for Mervin. Thank you for allowing us to care and love on them. We hope you are finding peace and rest during this new transition. ~AseraCare Hospice Team