Linda Wurts
July 13, 1944 ~ September 9, 2017
Linda K. Wurts, 73, of Highmore passed away Saturday, September 09, 2017 at the Avera Hand County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor Sara Kayser presiding. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the church with visitation two-hours prior.
Linda K. Dressen was born July 13, 1944, to John and Velva (Ehlers) Dressen in Mitchell, SD. She attended Kimball High School, graduating in 1962.
On February 23, 1967, Linda married her best friend, Roger Wurts of Highmore. They were married in Linda’s hometown, Kimball, SD. Together they made their home south of Highmore, where they raised their family.
Linda enjoyed many things in life including: auctions, camping, gardening, rummage sales, Terry Redlin paintings and baking; especially banana bread for her grandchildren. Her greatest joy, however, was being with her family and always taking care of them.
Linda was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore, CPH Club, Chapelle Local Farmers Union, and was a life member of the South Dakota Farmers Union.
Linda will be dearly missed by her husband of 50 years, Roger; children: Richard (Cheryl) Wurts of Huron, Paula (John) Kloppel of Columbus, NE, and Michael (Heather) Wurts of Highmore; grandchildren: Jackie (Nate) Hellzen, Ashley Wurts, Allison Wurts, Jacob Kloppel, Joshua Kloppel, Logan Wurts, and Cade Wurts; great granddaughter, Peyton Hellzen; brother, Dennis (Donna) Dressen of Rapid City; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Velva Dressen; and her mother and father-in-law: Vernon and Goldie Wurts.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Linda’s arrangements.
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Richard and family. We send our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your mom. Cherish the memories and hold them close. If we can help in any way please let us know. The Haeders
Linda, always a kind and loving Aunt, good for a hug and kiss on the cheek every time we got together! The summers at your farm, for Jay and I, were a wonderful and I wish every kid had the opportunity experience! We went 100 miles per hour in every direction, from muddy to hungry and you took it all in stride! Always welcoming, warm, friendly and fair(we got in trouble a few times), oh ya, and a great cook! Thanks for being a positive influence! You will be greatly missed!
Our hearts are with you and your family in the passing of Linda. Thinking of you. Bill and Nancy.
Paula, John, Jake, Josh and the entire family. We are so sorry for your loss. We hope your memories help you through this. Know she is by your side now and forever. God bless you all. Bob, Kathy, TJ, Jake and Jess McDonald
Thoughts and prayers for my cousin, Linda’s family. She will be missed but what wonderful memories you have of a very special lady. Love to all – Joan and Bill
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady and I enjoyed visiting with her often . Sending my prayers to your family !
Paula, John, Jake and Josh, Our sincere sympathy to your family … such a shock makes death even more difficult to deal with. God’s blessings … and know that many are praying for your peace.
Thinking of you all, a very kind, hard working and sweetheart of a lady taken way too soon. Prayers for peace and understanding. Paula…special hug for you.
To the Wurts family, I am so sorry and sad to hear about your sudden loss. When I would occasionally run in to her, Linda always had time to chat for a minute. I loved her beautiful smile and I can hear her voice in my head. You are all in my prayers for peace.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Linda’s family. She was a special person and I know she will be missed. Beverly King