Wilbur Lerew

Wilbur Lerew, 93, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.

Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2020 at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller with Pastor Teresa Whetsel officiating.

Wilbur was born September 11, 1927 in Faulkton, South Dakota to Marie (Price) and Bert Lerew.  He attended in Faulkton until he was needed on the family farm.  He worked alongside his parents until their passing.

The love of his life, Sharlee Newman, came into his life and they were married October 4, 1958.  Sharlee brought a son, Donald Ole Bidwell to the marriage and together they had two sons, Wilbur, Jr. and Bert.  The family had a full and exciting life living on their family farm north of Miller until the two younger boys were in high school.  Wilbur retired from farming and they moved to Miller in the fall of 1977.

In his spare time, he enjoyed going to auctions, hunting pheasants, playing cards, camping, and traveling the country.  Sharlee passed away February 17, 2003.  Wilbur missed her every day.  Wilbur continued to live in Miller and continued playing cards until his passing.

He is survived by his two sons, Wilbur, Jr “Bill” (Sheila) Lerew of Rapid City and Bert Edmond Lerew of Miller; five grandsons: Donald, Jr. and Chad Bidwell, Edward Fladd, and Jeremiah and Jason Alderink; numerous great grandchildren; and one brother, Vernon Lerew.

Wilbur was preceded in death by his wife, Sharlee Lerew; parents; son and daughter-in-law, Donald Ole (Linda Switzerberg) Bidwell; infant brother, Ben; brothers: Ted and Orville Lerew; and sisters: Jane Lerew, Rose Maurer, Edna Mae Lerew, and LaVerne Barton.

Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Wilbur’s arrangements.