Joyce Schilder
June 17, 1926 ~ March 28, 2016
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Joyce Schilder, 89, of Faulkton, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2016 at the United Church of Faulkton with Pastor Bill Hoffman officiating. Burial followed at the Faulkton Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Joyce Elaine Kern was born on June 17, 1926, to Henry and Irma (Sample) Kern. After high school graduation Joyce attended the University of South Dakota for one year. At the start of the war she returned home and moved to Aberdeen to work as a receptionist. She married George William Schilder, Sr. on Valentine’s Day in 1948. They farmed the family ranch northwest of Faulkton for 49 ½ years before moving into town in 1997.
Joyce leaves behind a legacy of volunteerism. She was an active member of the Faulkton community and very involved in various organizations. She was active in Extension Homemakers and served as the first chairperson of the Saratoga Susies when they were founded in 1950. She was the clerk for the Saratoga Township for many years. She was the assistant leader for the Cloverettes 4-H Club for 21 years and continued as a volunteer and strong supporter. She ran the lunch stand for Faulk County 4-H Days until 2011 and was a volunteer and judge for the State Fair for over 25 years. She received the Friend of 4-H Award in 1960 and has sponsored the Fashion Revue award each year. In 2002 she was inducted into the South Dakota State 4-H Hall of Fame.
She was a lifelong member of the United Church of Faulkton. She was involved as an active circle member, taught Sunday school, and chaired the chicken pie supper for many years. Joyce was a member of the Faulk County Historical Society since its founding in 1971. She served as an officer and committee member in helping prepare the Pickler Mansion for viewing, serving as a tour guide and hostess for many events. She was also instrumental in helping gather information for the Faulk County History book. She served as the secretary for the first-ever All School Reunion in 1987 for the Faulkton Schools and was an active volunteer for each one since then. She was a proud supporter of the Faulkton Trojans and went to every event she could. Joyce was also well known for her love of cooking including her famous caramel rolls and making pies for birthdays.
Of all of the things Joyce was involved in she was most proud of her family. She took great pride in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s accomplishments. A very special moment for her and Bill was when the family received the SDSU Alumni Family of the Year award for 2015. The celebration and following Hobo Day reunion were highlights the entire family will treasure forever.
Blessed for having shared her life are her husband, Bill, Sr. of 68 years; five children: Bill, Jr. (Barb), Julie (Mike) Serlet, Bruce (Ginger), Joline (Mark) Dunbar, and Brent (Carol); 16 grandchildren: Nikki (Ryan) Melius, Justin (Stevie) Schilder, Heather (Beau) Wisness, Audra Serlet, Derek (fiancée Andrea Schmidt) Serlet, Kyle Serlet, Brady (April) Schilder, Tanner (Rachael) Schilder, Bailey (Grant) Raml, Megan (Matt) Jaquet, Michael (Kassie) Dunbar, Matthew Dunbar, Stephanie (Aaron) Gronke, Joe (Christy) Schilder, Katie (Travis) Hansen, and Shannon (fiancée John Dickey) Schilder; and 17 great-grandchildren: Morgan, Peyton, Addison and Spencer Melius, Amelia, Clara, Charlie and Hazel Wisness, Jacob and Emma Schilder, Levi Schilder, Matilynn and William Jaquet, Maci Dunbar, Carson Brockhaus, Taylin and Anistyn Gronke.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Don.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the Faulkton Area Medical Center Foundation, PO Box 100, Faulkton, SD 57438.Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Joyce’s arrangements.
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I really appreciate how your family and especially Joyce looked after my Mother when she lived alone and was in Assisted Living. She meant a lot to our family. We will miss Joyce. She kept us updated on the goings on in Faulkton. Love and prayers, Sharen
Joyce is a special, giving person. She will always be with us as her spirit was passed on to all she came in contact with. May we all strive to let a fraction of her spirit live within us. God bless her loved ones!
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a special person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and the days to come. Marvin and LeAnn Gjernes
Thinking of the Schilder Family at this time…cherish all the memories and hold them dear to your hearts…hugs and prayers to all…..
Thoughts and prayers to your family. I have many fond memories of Joyce, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Hugs!
My thoughts are with you, the Schilder family, at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Schilder family. You could never take the JOY out of JOYce! She always had so much energy, a strong servant spirit, and a positive can do attitude! She could feed 5,000 without batting an eye, which always had a sparkle in it. She loved people and served as matriarch of the Schilder generations with strength and character. Blessed are the memories of all the saints!
Joyce was such a "giving" person, love for people and was a boundless advocate for the community. She had more energy than most young people. She made the "world’s best" caramel rolls. My sincere sympathy to the Schilder family , God guide you as you cope with your loss.
Joyce was such a gem….it was always a treat to run into her somewhere and see her beautiful smile and hear her joyous greeting. She was a shining star.
Please know of my thoughts and prayers during the loss of this very wonderful lady in the lives of so many. God’s blessings to all.
So sorry to hear about Joyce. Her big smile and hello’s were so so nice to see. She was a great lady and will be missed. Blessings to all.
Such a sad day to hear this news. Joyce was such an amazing woman. She had more energy than most teenagers. Even after many years of being away from the community, she always remembered my name. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family for your loss.
On behalf of the whole Schmidt family, we would like to express our sincere sympathy for your loss. It was great seeing Joyce at the many sporting events. She would always stop to say hi and inquire about Mom (Eleanor) and/or Dad (Lefty). Thinking of you!
Thoughts and prayers to your family. What a wonderful lady who will be greatly missed.
Dear Bill and family, Sorry to hear about Joyce in her passing. I got to see your video presentation, you did a great job on it. I wonder who got stuck with that job?! The pictures were great and you have a very large family. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, at this special time of need may God bless your family and watch over you. I can’t believe that Joyce is gone she seems like she would live on forever. She was so cheerful and happy and very caring to everyone that she came into contact with. May she rest in peace with the Lord and we all know that she will be our guardian angel watching over us here on Earth. Goodbye to an amazing 4-H leader of the 4-H Cloverettes. She will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to your family. Your neighbor girl Carol.
Very sorry to hear the passing of Joyce. Very kind and welcoming person with a great sense of humor. Thoughts are with her and all of the Schilder family in your time of loss.
What a special lady. I’ll always remember Joyce’s wonderful smile and kindnesses, such as hosting the double bridal shower for my sister and for me. And I’ll think of her up in heaven having coffee and sharing memories with my mom Veronica and their friend Clara!