Robert Jaragoske
December 31, 1920 ~ November 19, 2006
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Robert Jaragoske, 85, of Gettysburg, died Sunday, November 19, 2006 at the Gettysburg Medical Center.
Funeral service will be 2:00p.m. Friday, November 24 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Mike Ward officiating. Burial will be in the Gettysburg Cemetery with military honors, directed by Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00p.m. with family present Thursday, November 23 at the funeral home.
Robert M. “Buster” was born December 31, 1920 in Redfield to Adam and Sylvia (Mullet) Jaragoske. As a young boy, they moved to the Sully County area where he attended grade school in the rural area and two years of High School in Onida. Following high school, he worked for various farmers. He later drove truck for Shorty Vetter and Lyle Tennant before enlisting in the Army in 1944 until 1946. While serving in WWII, he received the Army Pacific Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Victory Ribbon. After being discharged, he returned to driving truck for Lyle Tennant.
On April 12, 1947, he married Ethel Jager in Pierre. They moved to a farm where they lived for two years. They then moved to Agar to operate a gas station. After selling the station, he worked for Zuber Trucking. While living in Agar, he helped to organize the Agar Fire Department. In October 1950, he was recalled to active duty where he served in the Korean War until July 1951 when he was honorably discharged. While serving in Korea, he received the Occupation Medal Japan, Korean Service Ribbon, Bronze Campaign Star and the Purple Heart.
In 1959, he moved to Gettysburg when he resumed working for Tennant Trucking until he retired in 1996 due to ill health.
He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a ten year cancer survivor. He enjoyed driving truck, dancing to country western music, coffee time with friends, watching his bird and squirrel feeders, and spending time with his family.
Robert is survived by his wife Ethel of 59 years; two sons: Richard (Cathy), Sioux Falls and Larry (Tammie), Aberdeen; three daughters: Nadine (Steve) Glaesman, Gettysburg, Kristi (Gary) Hoon, Sioux Falls, and Lori (Craig) Hunnel, Gettysburg; one sister: Bernice Zuber, Sauk Rapids, MN; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson; and one brother-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Gettysburg American Cancer Society c/o Amy Lake, 31100 164th St, Gettysburg, SD 57442, American Heart Association, or the local Hospice Care c/o Heart to Heart Comfort Care, Lila Hericks, 408 E Commercial Ave, Gettysburg, SD 57442.
Funeral service will be 2:00p.m. Friday, November 24 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Mike Ward officiating. Burial will be in the Gettysburg Cemetery with military honors, directed by Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00p.m. with family present Thursday, November 23 at the funeral home.
Robert M. “Buster” was born December 31, 1920 in Redfield to Adam and Sylvia (Mullet) Jaragoske. As a young boy, they moved to the Sully County area where he attended grade school in the rural area and two years of High School in Onida. Following high school, he worked for various farmers. He later drove truck for Shorty Vetter and Lyle Tennant before enlisting in the Army in 1944 until 1946. While serving in WWII, he received the Army Pacific Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Victory Ribbon. After being discharged, he returned to driving truck for Lyle Tennant.
On April 12, 1947, he married Ethel Jager in Pierre. They moved to a farm where they lived for two years. They then moved to Agar to operate a gas station. After selling the station, he worked for Zuber Trucking. While living in Agar, he helped to organize the Agar Fire Department. In October 1950, he was recalled to active duty where he served in the Korean War until July 1951 when he was honorably discharged. While serving in Korea, he received the Occupation Medal Japan, Korean Service Ribbon, Bronze Campaign Star and the Purple Heart.
In 1959, he moved to Gettysburg when he resumed working for Tennant Trucking until he retired in 1996 due to ill health.
He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a ten year cancer survivor. He enjoyed driving truck, dancing to country western music, coffee time with friends, watching his bird and squirrel feeders, and spending time with his family.
Robert is survived by his wife Ethel of 59 years; two sons: Richard (Cathy), Sioux Falls and Larry (Tammie), Aberdeen; three daughters: Nadine (Steve) Glaesman, Gettysburg, Kristi (Gary) Hoon, Sioux Falls, and Lori (Craig) Hunnel, Gettysburg; one sister: Bernice Zuber, Sauk Rapids, MN; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson; and one brother-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Gettysburg American Cancer Society c/o Amy Lake, 31100 164th St, Gettysburg, SD 57442, American Heart Association, or the local Hospice Care c/o Heart to Heart Comfort Care, Lila Hericks, 408 E Commercial Ave, Gettysburg, SD 57442.
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All my love and prayers to your family Kristi, You know my every thought is with you. I am sending a great big huge hug Love you
Bets
Dear Kristi and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Having lost both of our fathers in the last couples of years, Gene and I know that no matter how ready you are for this, it is always too soon. Although we won’t be able to be at the funeral, know that we will be thinking of you.
Kristi, Thinking of you and all your loved ones at this time. Although it hurts so much to let them go, know that your memories of the good times will keep him in your heart and mind forever! Hugs to you and you family.
Karen
Kristy – so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. We are thinking are you and your family. You are in our prayers. Lori
Larry, Tammie & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Just know that our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this difficult time in your lives. Keep your memories alive and close at heart.
Love
Char, Craig & Casey Allan Keller
Larry, Tammie and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Just know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you. Take care. We Love you all! Marva, Steven and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the time of your loss. God will lead you in the right path to make it thru such a difficult time of your lives.
God Bless You
Bart&Carmen Worth
I am so sorry, Kristi. My sympathy to you and your family. I am praying for you. Love you, Alice
Kristi,sorry to hear of the loss of your dad,you have my deepest sympathy.Hold on to the precious memories you spent with your dad.
Kristi,sorry to hear the loss of your dad,my heart goes out to you and tour family.Hold on to the precious memories you had with him.With deepest sympathy.
To The Jaragoske family,
We were saddened to hear of Buster’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. It was one year ago that we spent Thanksgiving evening with your family in Sioux Falls. A memory we will always treasure. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Nadine and Lori, We are so sorry to hear about Buster. May GOd’s love comfort you in this most difficult time. Buster-I hope you are enjoying a nice conversation over a good cup of coffee.
Nadine and Family:
Was very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kristi (Scheller) Jordan and family