Wayne Moncur
March 1, 1927 ~ December 13, 2015
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Wayne Moncur, 88, of Miller, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Rev. Matt Richards officiating. Burial followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2015 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Wayne Wallace Moncur was born March 1, 1927, to James R. and Lily M. (Myers) Moncur at the family home in Florence Township, Hand County, Miller, South Dakota. Wayne attended rural school in Florence Township through the eighth grade. His freshman year of high school was spent at Redfield High School, and his last three years at Miller High School, graduating in 1945.
He married Margaret M. Holm on January 15, 1954, at Pierre, South Dakota. They were blessed with 5 children. Wayne worked as Register of Deeds for Hand County, sold cars for Miller Motor, and was a property manager for Sheldon Reese in Rapid City. In 1960, he returned to the family farm to work with his father and brothers farming and feeding cattle until he retired in 1982. He and Margaret then moved to Miller where he was residing at the time of his death. He served on the Florence Township board for several years.
During his retirement, he enjoyed bowling and taking care of his lawn and garden. He also worked part-time as a bus driver for Good Samaritan Society, a substitute mail carrier and various other jobs in the community. But his greatest enjoyment was spending time visiting with family and friends. He was a lifetime member of the Miller Methodist Church and a member of the St Lawrence Masonic Lodge for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of 61 years; five children: Marilyn (Jim) Dyer of Miller, Carolyn (Larry) Hall of Orient, Sharon (Alan) Brueggeman of Hartford, Janet (Peter) Mellema of Sioux Falls, and Michael (Shelley) Moncur of Miller; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Arlene Moncur, Violet Moncur, Pat Haider, and Shirley Jungwirth; brother-in-law, Charles (Maxine) Holm; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Roger and Merle (Bud); his sister, Mary Alice (Emil) Bentley; and brothers-in-law: Leo Haider and Terry Jungwirth.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Wayne’s arrangements.
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My sincere sympathy to the family of Wayne Moncur.
So sorry for your loss
Margaret & family thinking of you all. You’ve been so faithful caring for Wayne. God bless you ♡♡♡
Margaret and family’s, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this this time, there’s very little now , that one can say or do. May these word of Sympathy help comfort you today–May you meet each day ahead knowing others understand and share your loss with you. Ellen Kay Wagner
Soory for the loss of Wayne Our Deepest Sympathy
The Moncur Family, I have many great memories of Wayne….best was playing Bunco’s, he loved to play that game. Share your stories and memories they will help you through the days ahead. Bob and Lisa Simpson
Thinking of you and your family with deepest sympathy.
My sincere sympathy to you Margaret, and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time.
Thinking of you all at this most difficult time. Sending our hugs and prayers your way…it’s so hard to loose a parent. Been there, done that.
Terry and I are very sorry that we won’t be able to attend Wayne’s funeral. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Margaret and the entire family. It’s been many years past but I still have good memories of going to your house as a child. Wayne will be missed for certain but he is joining many others that have gone ahead and he will be welcomed by all with open arms.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that I’m keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you!
Uncle Wayne will be sincerely missed by me and evereyone. I can’t think of a single bad memory. Family gatherings were always great times at the farm. I’ve been praying for Wayne and his family. God Bless you all!