Walter Fanger
January 1, 1932 ~ August 10, 2008
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Walter G. Fanger, 76, of Miller, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008 at the Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Walter was born January 1, 1932 to Walter and Inez (Burger) Fanger in Sully County, South Dakota.
On July 31, 1952 he enlisted into the United States Army and was given an honorable medical discharge in October of 1952. He later married Janith McKinney on January 13, 1957 and to this union three children were born. On August 31, 1990, he married Virginia Ross and they resided in Miller. He worked for Wilbur Feed and Seed and later for Pioneer Garage for thirteen years. On July 5, 2003, he was diagnosed with cancer and retired.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and collecting anything with Pheasants.
Grateful to have shared in his life are his wife: Virginia Fanger of Miller; daughter: Sally Staufer of Pierre; son: Keith (Kelli) Fanger of Sturgis; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three step children; three step grandchildren; four sisters: Rose Forman of Miller, Bess (Rolly) Aman of Aberdeen, Alice Sandmeier of Lakewood, Colorado, and Della (Duane) Wilkins of Huron; brother: Warren (Diane) Fanger of West Jordan, Utah; son-in-law: Allan Hale; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter; and daughter: Billie Hale.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Walt's arrangements.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Walter was born January 1, 1932 to Walter and Inez (Burger) Fanger in Sully County, South Dakota.
On July 31, 1952 he enlisted into the United States Army and was given an honorable medical discharge in October of 1952. He later married Janith McKinney on January 13, 1957 and to this union three children were born. On August 31, 1990, he married Virginia Ross and they resided in Miller. He worked for Wilbur Feed and Seed and later for Pioneer Garage for thirteen years. On July 5, 2003, he was diagnosed with cancer and retired.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and collecting anything with Pheasants.
Grateful to have shared in his life are his wife: Virginia Fanger of Miller; daughter: Sally Staufer of Pierre; son: Keith (Kelli) Fanger of Sturgis; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three step children; three step grandchildren; four sisters: Rose Forman of Miller, Bess (Rolly) Aman of Aberdeen, Alice Sandmeier of Lakewood, Colorado, and Della (Duane) Wilkins of Huron; brother: Warren (Diane) Fanger of West Jordan, Utah; son-in-law: Allan Hale; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter; and daughter: Billie Hale.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Walt's arrangements.
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Sally, We’re very sorry for your loss. You’re in our prayers.
To Virginia and Walt’s family we extend our love, prayers and sympathy in your time of loss. May God comfort you and keep him in your heart as you cherish your many wonderful memories. We were very blessed to have known him. He was a special part of the card gang and a great neighbor to Clarence and Dorothy for many years. He will be missed.
In friendship, Larry and Carolyn
Virginia, Sally & family,
I was sad to read that Walt had passed. He was a great guy and a privilage to work with. Just remember all the good memories and think that he is not longer suffering. If we can do anything for you please yell.
Jim, Brenda, Chantel & Jacob Schroer
Our condolences to Myrna’s children, Walt’s other step children, Todd and Sandy. You are in our prayers.
Virginia and family. Saddened to read about Walt’s death. We have known Walt a good many years and remember the many good times we used to have with everyone.Dances,house parties, playing cards etc.I thought Walt was improving some so was a bit surprised of his passing. Anything we can do I hope you will say so. Again sympathy to all the family. Louie & Mardella Gortmaker
My condolences to the family of Jr. I attended grade school with Jr. and we would ride our horses around the country on some week ends.
I stopped in and saw Jr and his Wife a couple of years ago.
Friend Richie Bright.
Sorry for your loss, will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.