Gary McCloud
August 18, 1950 ~ February 4, 2014
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Gary McCloud, 63, of Hoven passed away Tuesday, February 04, 2014 in Hoven.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2014 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Hoven with Father Kevin Doyle officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2014 with a 7:00 p.m. wake service at the church.
Gary was born August 18, 1950 to John and Eva “Suzie” (Axtman) McCloud in Faulkton, SD. He spent his younger years on the farm until his father’s death in 1958. They then moved to Faulkton where he attended elementary school. At the age of eleven, his mother married Norman Leach and they moved to Lebanon, SD where he attended Copp School.
After high school, Gary started working various jobs from feed mills to farming to running his own corn picking business in Gettysburg. Auctioneering was his passion, which led him to World Wide College of Auctioneering in 1974, where he received his degree in auctioneering. He, along with Rich Penrod, then started McCloud & Penrod Auction Company in 1975. They auctioned together until 2010, when Gary went into business with his son, Sam, and his son-in-law, Lewis, forming M&R Auctions. He also auctioned at Highmore Auction Barn. After the Highmore barn closed, he auctioned for a brief time at Gettysburg Livestock, Ft. Pierre Livestock, Herreid Livestock, and Linton, ND. In 1973 he went to work for Don Siebrasse as a farmhand until 2000. After that, he went to work for Hollis Helgeson’s Triple H Farms of Hoven until 2008 when he began haying on his own, helping local farmers, and continuing to auctioneer.
In December 1984, he was married to Cindy (Brenner) of Hoven and they started their lives together seven miles south of Lebanon, where they raised their five children. In 1998, they moved to their current home in Hoven.
Gary had a love for all animals, especially his beloved dogs Pepper and Casey, but not as great as the love he had for his six grandchildren Matt McCloud, Kaden and Jaycee Reuer, Jocelyn and Lennox Rumpca, and Mya McCloud.
He was a member of the South Dakota Auctioneers Association and the National Auctioneers Association. He enjoyed dedicating his time to surrounding communities’ local events; Gary announced many events including 4-H, FFA, and parades. He also enjoyed his mountain oyster feeds “swinging sirloin”, playing cards, and collecting Case IH tractors, toys and antiques.
Gary is survived by his wife of 29 years Cindy; two sons: Shane (Tricia) McCloud of Doland and Sam McCloud of Lake Area Tech; three daughters: Katrina (Lewis) Reuer of Bowdle, Chelsy (Tyler) Rumpca of Webster, and Amanda McCloud of Lake Area Tech; brothers: Speed (Pat) McCloud of Highmore, Stanley (Jeanette) McCloud of Faulkton, Wade (Doris) McCloud of Wichita Falls, TX, Dick (Sandy) McCloud of Amery, WI, and Lee McCloud of Wichita Falls, TX; one sister: Shirley Bounds of Wichita Falls, TX; one sister-in-law, Zoa McCloud of Scotts Bluff, NE numerous nieces and nephews, and his six grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father; mother; step father; one sister, Evelyn Shields; two brothers: Jerry and Jack; one sister-in-law Gerri; one brother-in-law, Bob Bounds and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roman and Carolyn Brenner.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Gary’s arrangements.
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Cindy and Family,
We send our sincere sympathy and keep you in our prayers
Cindy and Family, I am So Sorry for your loss! My Prayers and Thoughts are with you all!
Mary Frost
I am so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Please know that you are not alone.
Jim
I was shocked to learn of Gary’s death. I’ve considered him a friend for nearly 30 years. I always enjoyed going to his auctions and was pleased with the job he did on my father-in-law, Mac Zilverberg’s, auction. He was one of the good guys.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time in your life.
Sam and Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our Sympathies
Val & Dawn & families
To all of the McCloud Family:
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Gary. May our thoughts and prayers be with you during this difficult time and may they bring you peace.
In Deepest Sympathy,
Jeff and JoDee Bryant
To the Families of our SDAA Member Gary McCloud:
The Dakota Auctioneers Association Membership would like to extend their deepest Sympathies and thoughts to you all this difficult time. Gary was a good member.
We are so sorry. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call.
We will miss brother Gary. RIP. You will be Auctioning in Gods Kingdom.
Cindy & Family – We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to you all during this difficult time. Gary always had a smile on his face everytime we saw him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming days and months ahead.
Cindy and all of Gary’s family, I was shocked to here of Garys passing. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you.
CINDY AND FAMILIES;
I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. GOD BLESS….
Cindy,
I’m so very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy: Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. Wager
Dick and Sandy:
So sad for your loss. I hope that everyone is doing well, as well as can be expected. All my thoughts and sympathies are with you.
My deepest and most sincere condolences to you all. Please know that your family is on the hearts and minds of so many people right now. I hope you feel the true outpouring of love and concern for all your families on these difficult days. May each lasting memory of all you shared ease your pain and gently bring comfort to your heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Cindy. I will miss Gary a lot, he was always there when I was growing up in 4-H helping me out when my dad or mom was not around. I will also remember the slumberous auctions I went to with my mom and he always let me get close so I could see, very sweet man and a kind hear ted soul too. Prayers are will you and your family. He will truly be missed but never forgotten. Always in our hearts and will now be watching over us from heaven!
Praying for you and the kids Aunt Cindy! Iove you guys! I am just at a loss for words! May god look over the family in this time of need amen
To the McLoud Family. I always held your husband & father in the highest regard. We are praying for you in this time of loss & sorrow.
Jeff & Sally Goeman
We are so sorry for your loss, and our sincere sympathy goes to your family. Gary was one of those guys who was a friend to everyone and everyone considered him as their friend. He leaves behind a wonderful wife and family, and he will be greatly missed in our community. Our prayers are with his family.
Cindy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gary was a swell man, we will miss his friendly smile. God has his arms around you at this time.
Dear Cindy and family,
So sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. We send our deepest sypathies. We are lifting you all up in prayer for God’s comfort.
Extending our heart-felt sympathy to your family at this most difficult time. May you lean on each other for strength and find peace in the days ahead. with prayers for you, Jerry and Mary Ann Taylor Conde, SD
I had the pleasure of meeting Gary in October of 2013 while hunting in the Hoven area. Gary had dinner with our group a couple of times at Toby Klocker’s lodge. He was a wonderful person, lot’s of fun visiting with him and full of life. My condolences to the family, we will keep Gary and his family in our prayers.
May you cherish the memories and hold them close to your heart. Thinking of Gary’s family now and always.
Sending prayers that God will wrap his loving arms around my little brother Gary McCloud’s family . Give them peace in knowing you are there for them and will give them comfort. I love you little brother, you were my ROCK.
RIP. your sister, Shirley Bounds
What a cool guy Gary was. Always ready to lend a helping hand and share a ‘hello’. He will be missed. You have another very special angel in Heaven watching over all of you. Our sympathies to your family. God bless you.
Cindy and family, Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time
Cindy and family, So sorry about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy, My heart aches for you in this time of sorrow. Please know that angels have you wrapped in their wings and will carry you through this difficult path you need to take, not only right now, but in the difficult days that may lay ahead of you. Lean on your family and friends whenever needed to get through each day and each day after that.
I never saw Gary without a friendly smile on his face. Cherish the memories you made with him. Take care Cindy.
With my deepest sympathy,
Julie (Hettich) Boschee
Gary was a wonderful happy guy he will be missed.
I will miss Gary’s greetings whenever we’d see one another. He had a special place in all my families hearts during the Old Hotel days. He kept us on our toes and the little ones tagged him around every time he came home.(I could write a book)–I knew Gary as a kid in Faulkton, and then again after I moved to Gettysburg. Prayers to the whole family. Love to you all.
Our deepest prayers, thoughts, and sympathies go out to the family and friends of Gary. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, and friend. We pray for spiritual healing and comfort during this time and for the days that follow. Wish we could be there to give you a real *HUG*.
Love you all!
Courtney and Meghan
So sorry for your loss. He was too young. My prayers go out to you.
So sorry for your loss. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.
Your loss is shared by all who knew Gary.
Love and prayers to the family.
Your loss is shared by all who knew Gary.
Love and prayers to the family.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Cindy you and your family are in my prayers.
Rita robert travis jordan
So sorry to hear of your loss, Cindy. Thinking of you and yours, and grateful you ‘ve been blessed with a strong family and friends.
Regards,
Robert Evans