Kenneth Lee Seurer, Sisseton, SD, died on Friday, July 15, 2016 at the age of 76.
Services will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrant will be Fr. Jerry Renek, Organist will be Colette Hall, Song leader will be Cindy Marohl and Soloist Pat Schubert. Pallbearers will be Jesse Holman, Kole Holman, Brooke Yochim, Sean Meyers, Kelcie Thoennes and Ashley Yochim. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cody Meyers, Alec Meyers, Kenny's great grandchildren and his golf course family in South Dakota and Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday at Cahill Funeral Chapel, Sisseton, SD from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm. There will be a visitation at St. Peter's Hall at 6:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be held at a later date at Bethel One Road Cemetery, Sisseton, SD.
Kenny was born on September, 2, 1939 in Sisseton SD to Philip and LaVera (Arbach) Seurer. They lived on a farm outside Sisseton, SD. He attended country school, Catholic school, and Sisseton High School. He spent the majority of his early adult life in the Sisseton area where he met the love of his life, Carol Huff. They were married in Groton, SD on September 13, 1958.
Kenny farmed with his father, Phil and also drove truck for a number of years. The companies he worked for during this time included: Sunshine Dairy as a milkman, Donnie Brewster Trucking and a number of livestock trucking companies. He made numerous trips to many states in the United States, as well as Canada and would bring the kids souvenirs (Canadian bacon). He retired from farming in the late 80's and worked for a number of local businesses until he started at Valley View Country Club as a bar manager, groundskeeper and for the last 15 year as the grounds superintendent.
Kenny was a life-long member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's. He was an early member of the Knights of Columbus. Kenny's hobbies included hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing. He liked sharing his catch with his family, friends and the parish priests, who he was able to take fishing on occasion. He loved giving the new golfers tips to better their game.
The most important hobby came later when the grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along. Kenny loved to attend as many of their activities as he was able. From football to dance he enjoyed them all. He wanted to know how they were and what they were up to. Family reunions would find him sitting off to the side with a satisfied smile on his face remarking, "Look what your mom and I created".
Survivors include his wife, Carol Seurer of Sisseton, SD and three daughters and a son. Deb (Scott) Yochim of West Fargo, ND; Teresa (Chris) Meyers of Marshfield, MN; Kathy (Jim) Holman of Sisseton, SD; and David Seurer of Sioux Falls, SD. Grandchildren include: Kelcie (Tim) Thoennes, Moorhead, MN; Ashley Yochim (Riley Nelson), West Fargo, ND; Brooke Yochim West Fargo, ND; Jesse (Kari) Holman, Webster, SD; Kole (Kayla) Holman, Sisseton SD; Cody Meyers, Holmen, WI; Sean (Sandra) Meyers, Madison, WI; Alec Meyers, Fort Sill, OK. Great-grandchildren include: Maya and McKenna Thoennes; Gabriella and Harper Nelson; Kolby and Kalli Holman; and Payton and Hunter Holman. Kenny is also survived by his brother, Dick (Wava) Seurer of Groton, SD and his sister, Mary Fliehs also of Groton, SD along with nieces and nephews: Michael Seurer, Marti Seurer, Rich Fliehs and Becky Larson. He is also survived by Fran Quinn, an adopted daughter.
Kenny was proceeded in death by his father & stepmother Phil & Fern Seurer; mother & stepfather, LaVera & Orley Skogen; father and mother-in-law David (Duffy) & Clara Huff; and brother-in-law, Darrel Fliehs.
Memorials can be designated to Sisseton Library and One Road Bethel Cemetery.