Obituary: Lawrence "Bud" Manke

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In memory of

Lawrence "Bud" Manke

of Murdo, South Dakota, died on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 82

Lawrence Ruben Manke was born June 11, 1929 at the family homestead south of Stamford, South Dakota in Mellette County. He was the only son from a family of eight, born to Sam and Lydia (Schamber) Manke. Lawrence was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church south of Stamford. He attended Big White Country School where he graduated from 8th grade. At an early age he began working on the R.P. (Pratt) England Ranch to help support the family. Later he returned home to help his father run the family farm/ranch.
As a young man, he enjoyed playing on the Belvidere Comets baseball team, hunting, breaking horses, working cattle, and attending pie socials. While attending a community dance he met his future bride of 53 years.
Lawrence was united in marriage to Carolyn Prahl on January 1, 1959 at Murdo, SD. They made their home and raised their six children on the family farm/ranch until his time of death. He served as a school board member for the Schamber School District in Mellette County until the closing of the school. In 1986 Lawrence was recognized as the only Schamber descendant still residing in Mellette County.
He also enjoyed attending livestock auctions, farm sales, roping at local brandings, and working alongside his children. He especially looked forward to hunting seasons where family and friends would gather to spend quality time. In addition to managing his own farm/ranch operation, he would custom farm for several people and worked for the Mellette County ASC. Highlights of his agricultural career included receiving a certificate of merit in 1960 from USDA for Outstanding ASC Committeeman for Mellette County. In 1985 he was awarded the State of South Dakota Soil Conservation Golden Honor Roll Certificate for Outstanding Conservation efforts.
He was an avid card player and several Sunday afternoons were spent playing pitch with his sister Irene and family. The highlight of Lawrence’s summer was taking his wife and children to the White River Frontier Days parade and rodeo.
Lawrence was active in the church for many years. He was an usher at Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo and an elder at St. Peter Lutheran Church for over 20 years as well as an auditor for several years.
In 2009 Lawrence was recognized by the South Dakota Association of Towns & Townships for his 56 years of service on the Redfish Township Board in Mellette County. At the time of his death he was currently serving on the board as supervisor for the township he lived in his entire life.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Carolyn, and children Bill (Cheryl) Manke and their son Jesse; Jewell (Herman) Bork and their sons Landon (Trisha), Bryan (Heather) and Andrew; Bud Manke and his children Cara, Kyle, Cody and Katy; Jeri (Dave) Olson and their daughters Kathy & Kayla; Jo (John) Manke-Rodgers and their son Jory; Jamy (Ray) Williams; and one great-granddaughter Kyla Bork.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Lydia Manke; seven sisters Alma Hale, Esther Harris, Irene Buxcel, Rose Smith, Lucile Waack, Alvena McKinney-Smith, and Viola Manke; and one granddaughter Lydia Manke.
Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. CDT on Thursday, March 29, at St. Peter Lutheran Church south of Midland, with a prayer services at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. CDT on Friday, March 30, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, with Pastor Glenn Denke officiating.
Interment was at 3:45 p.m. CDT on Friday, at the Murdo Cemetery in Murdo, South Dakota.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Friday, March 30, 2012 - 2:00 p.m. CDT
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Rural Midland, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Glenn Denke
MUSIC
Karel Reiman - Organist
“I’m But A Stranger Here” #748
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives” #461
“Rock of Ages” #761
“I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say” #699
REGISTER BOOK ATTENDANTS
Myrna Schamber - Shirley Schwartz
USHERS
Marvin Buxcel - Vic Schamber
PALLBEARERS
Landon Bork - Bryan Bork
Andrew Bork - Jesse Manke
Kyle Manke - Cody Manke - Jory Rodgers
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Friday, March 30, 2012 - 3:45 p.m. CDT
Murdo Cemetery
Murdo, South Dakota
A time of fellowship will follow the graveside service at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo.

Visitation: 5-7 p.m. CDT on Thursday, March 29, at St. Peter Lutheran Church south of Midland.
Prayer Services: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at St. Peter Lutheran Church.
Funeral services: 2:00 p.m. CDT on Friday, March 30, at St. Peter Lutheran Church.
Interment: 3:45 p.m. CDT on Friday, at the Murdo Cemetery in Murdo, South Dakota.

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SD ~ Jeri Olson Belle Fourche (3/16/2020)
Happy Birthday Dad, you were on my mind all day.Been asking your advice alot lately and like usual I'm not listening cause I still don't have the answer! Anyway love & miss you ~ Jeri A Olson belle (6/12/2018)
Dear Manke Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34:18) Our loving Creator has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces." (Mark 5:42) With deepest sympathy, ~ valerie thompson purelanguage39z@gmail.com (3/24/2012)
Dear Carolyn and Family,
Please accept my condolences for you and your family. Bud was a dear friend to my family and a distant relative too. God rest his soul. He is now experiencing what we all wonder about and is walking those "streets of gold". ~ Etta Peters Evans Colmesneil, TX (3/24/2012)
Carolyn & family,
We are sorry to hear of Bud's passing. May God comfort you with memories of your shared life and knowing he is in God's hands. We'll see him by and by!
With Great Sadness We Say Good-Bye
As we think of him, we must remember that at such times we watch and say, "There he goes."
But on the other side, on the golden shore, there are multitudes that are watching, too.
Only they are looking with anticipation, and saying, "Look! Here he comes!"
One day we will make that same trip and he will be waiting and saying, "Look, they are coming! Praise the Lord!" ~ Louis & Glenda Carlson & Vivian Ainslie 250 Carlson Rd. Hay Springs, NE 69347 (3/24/2012)
We are sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed the short visits with you, Carolyn, and Bud when you stopped at the elevator. Gene worked at your place several times and enjoyed visiting. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. ~ Gene and Audrey Jones Midland, SD (3/24/2012)
I will Miss him on my trips out to buds I and him talked a lot when i was out on the ranch we even went out to eat a couple of times my heart goes out to the family ~ Ed Whalen 7696 Bancroft RD Bancroft Michigian 48414 (3/24/2012)
I am so sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ~ Dawn Knight Philip SD 57567 (3/24/2012)
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow, and extending our heartfelt sympathy.
Monte, Rita & Josh Anker ~ Rita Anker Murdo, SD (3/24/2012)
Laerence was a long time Family friend,and he will be missed very much. He allways loved to talk of the days growing up on the river with neighbors and family. God Bless. ~ Joe Hatheway Blackhawk So Dak. (3/24/2012)
Jamy, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father..I know what you are feeling, having gone thru it not that long ago. Know that Jesus is with you and will help you get thru it all....Peace be with you...Love ya Renae ~ Renae Scofield p.o.Box 44 Belle Fourche S.D. 57717 (3/24/2012)
Jamy, I was so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.. Having gone thru it not that long ago, I know what your going thru...this is a diffcult time right now, but know that Jesus is with you all and will help you get thru it..peace be with all of you! ~ Renae Scofield p.o.Box44 Belle Fourche, S.D. 57717 (3/24/2012)
Jamy, I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Having gone thru it not that long ago, I know what you are going thru...this is a diffcult time for all of you, but know that Jesus is with you all and will help you get thru it...Peace be with you all...Love Reane ~ Renae Scofield p.o.Box44 Belle Fourche, S.D. 57717 (3/24/2012)
I will always remember "Mr. Manke" with great fondness and cherish the childhood memories of our hunts together. His kindness, laughter and patience impacted my life and made me a better person. My most sincere condolences on the loss of a great husband, father and friend. ~ Mike Forsyth Corrales, NM (3/24/2012)
Dear Manke family, We are so sorry for your loss, please know you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. May God's hand be upon all of you. ~ Chris and Diana Elwood Ashland, MT (3/24/2012)
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Monte, Rita & Josh Anker ~ Rita Anker Murdo, SD (3/24/2012)
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Cheryl & Travis Saunders Murdo (3/24/2012)
Carolyn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I had many dealing with Bud and he was always very fair and honest. It showed the church was always very important to Bud. Your family is a testament to your love of Christ. God's blessings and comfort to you all. ~ David A Geisler P.O. Box 76, Murdo, SD (3/24/2012)
Our sympathy to the family. "I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart" John 14:27 ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (3/24/2012)
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!! God Bless you all!!!
~ Gary & Jody Block Midland (3/24/2012)
Carolyn and family,
My deepest sympanthy to you and you family. Bud was always one of my favorite people. Wish I could have been at his funeral but Ohio is a long way from home. He was always joking and had such great spirit about him. ~ Karla Mannhalter 603 East 3rd St. Murdo, SD 57559 (3/24/2012)
Jo and family - I am very sorry to hear of Lawrence's passing. Prayers to you and the family as you mourn the loss of a good man. ~ Brenda Davenport Mitchell SD (3/24/2012)
Dear Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Bud's passing. My heartfelt sympathy. ~ Gloria Smith Yreka, CA (3/24/2012)
Well Dad it's close to your B-Day and I'm really missing you. May your candles in heaven always keep burning. And we can't forget the cherry~nut ice cream. Love you bunches. ~ jeri belle fourche (3/24/2012)