Lorren Kilian
November 6, 1933 ~ April 30, 2009
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
LORREN'S TRIBUTE VIDEO
Lorren Kilian, 75, of Gettysburg, passed away, Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Gettysburg, with Pastor Suzie O’Connell officiating. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009 with the family present at Luce Funeral Home in Gettysburg.
Lorren Earl Kilian was born November 6, 1933 at Gettysburg, SD to Harry Oscar and Nora (Paulson) Kilian. He grew up in the Gettysburg area where he attended school through the 9th grade.
On June 26, 1955 he married Carletta Mary Vail at the Congregational Church in Lebanon.
Lorren started as a teenager working on farms in the Onida, Lebanon and Gettysburg areas. He was manager of Dakota Cattle Company, then a partner of K & K Ranch and later owner of Kilian Cattle. He retired into Gettysburg in 2008 due to health reasons.
Lorren had many interests over the years, including horse racing, spending time with his grandchildren, playing cards and in later years watching old westerns and horse racing on television. One of his greatest interests in life was working with cattle.
He was a member of the Army National Guard from 1956-1962, the Gettysburg Range Riders, was awarded the Friend of 4-H and announced at achievement days. He was baptized and became a member of the United Methodist Church in 1971.
Lorren’s life will be cherished by his wife Carletta Kilian of Gettysburg; five children: Debra (Roger) Pauli of Milbank, Cheryl (Gene) Dittus of Gillette, WY, Karen (James) Slunecka of Faulkton, Janet (Larry) Trapp of Milbank and David (Julie) Kilian of Gettysburg; 15 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister: Betty (Bill) Herman; twin sister: Lorrayne Erickson and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Harry and Nora Kilian; Brothers: Leo, Keith, Harry Jr. and Mick and sister, Norita.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Lorren's arrangements.
MINISTER
Pastor Suzie O'Connell
CASKETBEARERS
Ron Walker
Brian Worth
Craig Worth
Monty Cronin
Mike Cronin
Matt Cronin
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
All of Lorren's Grandchildren
USHERS
Bill Wuttke
Dick Hanson
PIANIST
Donna Hanson
MUSIC SELECTIONS
"Amazing Grace"
"What a Wonderful World"
"I Did It My Way"
"Hymn of Promise"
Lorren Kilian, 75, of Gettysburg, passed away, Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Gettysburg, with Pastor Suzie O’Connell officiating. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009 with the family present at Luce Funeral Home in Gettysburg.
Lorren Earl Kilian was born November 6, 1933 at Gettysburg, SD to Harry Oscar and Nora (Paulson) Kilian. He grew up in the Gettysburg area where he attended school through the 9th grade.
On June 26, 1955 he married Carletta Mary Vail at the Congregational Church in Lebanon.
Lorren started as a teenager working on farms in the Onida, Lebanon and Gettysburg areas. He was manager of Dakota Cattle Company, then a partner of K & K Ranch and later owner of Kilian Cattle. He retired into Gettysburg in 2008 due to health reasons.
Lorren had many interests over the years, including horse racing, spending time with his grandchildren, playing cards and in later years watching old westerns and horse racing on television. One of his greatest interests in life was working with cattle.
He was a member of the Army National Guard from 1956-1962, the Gettysburg Range Riders, was awarded the Friend of 4-H and announced at achievement days. He was baptized and became a member of the United Methodist Church in 1971.
Lorren’s life will be cherished by his wife Carletta Kilian of Gettysburg; five children: Debra (Roger) Pauli of Milbank, Cheryl (Gene) Dittus of Gillette, WY, Karen (James) Slunecka of Faulkton, Janet (Larry) Trapp of Milbank and David (Julie) Kilian of Gettysburg; 15 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister: Betty (Bill) Herman; twin sister: Lorrayne Erickson and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Harry and Nora Kilian; Brothers: Leo, Keith, Harry Jr. and Mick and sister, Norita.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Lorren's arrangements.
MINISTER
Pastor Suzie O'Connell
CASKETBEARERS
Ron Walker
Brian Worth
Craig Worth
Monty Cronin
Mike Cronin
Matt Cronin
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
All of Lorren's Grandchildren
USHERS
Bill Wuttke
Dick Hanson
PIANIST
Donna Hanson
MUSIC SELECTIONS
"Amazing Grace"
"What a Wonderful World"
"I Did It My Way"
"Hymn of Promise"
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Carletta and families:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss.I guess Uncle Earl and Lorren will be playing cards in Heaven and watching over us all. Take Care and God Bless!!
Our sympathies to your family. We have had the Trapp boys in class and also worked with them at 4-H events. Janet is part of the Milbank School District staff, as are we. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb and Roger and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as well. We just watched the tribute and Deb, your dad was a busy guy! God bless you all.
Karen, I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I will keep your family in my prayers. Sandi
Our good wishes are with the family. We hope you can cherish the many good times that you shared with your husband, father, grandfather, relative and friend. Our prayers are with you.May god bless you and keep you.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Karen, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers that God will give you strength and comfort during this time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family has our sincere sympathy from Bernard’s family. Bernard and his sons were good friends of Loren and spent hours at the sale barns together.
Karen, Jim and boys! So sorry for your loss My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It is so hard to lose a loved one, especially a parent.
Carletta and Family, My sincere condolences for your loss. Loren was a influenced me greatly at a time in my life that someone like him was needed most.