Obituary: Delbert Sebade

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In memory of

Delbert Sebade

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at his home in Wall at the age of 95

Delbert James Sebade was born on September 16, 1917, on Bull Creek, west of Wall, South Dakota, the son of Henry and Anna (Mooney) Sebade. He attended school in Wall, graduating from Wall High School in 1935. After High School he moved to Chillicothe, Missouri, where he received training at a business school.
After traveling to Nebraska with a piston out of their ’35 Plymouth, Delbert and his soon to be wife, Armista Ronning, stopped and picked up a marriage license. After adding one year on to her age, and two marriage licenses later, Delbert and Armista were married on November 15, 1941. To this union were born four children, Sandra, Norbert, Rosalind and Marsha. Since 1963 they have made their home in Wall.
Delbert had a life time of work in the banking business. He joined the U.S. Army on November 23, 1942, where he served in the Infantry at Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged on October 26, 1945.
Delbert was active in civic, business, Fraternal and social organizations.
Survivors include four children, Sandra (Everett) Lerew of Valley, Nebraska, Norbert (Jane) Sebade of Rapid City, Rosalind Ham of Hudson, Colorado, and Marsha Lytle of Reva, South Dakota; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice Anderson of Wall, and Edith Paulson of Wall; and one brother, Norman Sebade of Puyallup, Washington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna Sebade; his wife, Armista Sebade; his sister, Eunice Johnson; his brother, Dayton Sebade; and his granddaughter, Kimberly Cluff.
Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall, and one hour preceding the services on Friday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, with Pastor Darwin Kopfmann officiating.
Interment with military honors was held at the Wall Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for hospice services and the Wall Ambulance.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Friday, December 28, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Darwin Kopfmann
MUSIC
Carol Hahn - Organist
Vocal Quartet
Dean Patterson - Gene Patterson
Dale Patterson - Gale Patterson
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“Blessed Be The Tie That Binds”
Congregational Hymns
“How Great Thou Art”
“Sweet Hour of Prayer”
USHERS
Bob Johnson - Byron Parsons
Jerry Johannesen - Bill Leonard
PALLBEARERS
Robbie Lytle - Darren Lytle
Keith Sebade - Brett Lerew
Ronald Barney - Dan Sorbel
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

Visitation: 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall.
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, at the United Methodist Church in Wall.
Interment with military honors: Wall Cemetery.

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Dear Sandra, Norbert, Rosalind, Marsha and families. Our Love and Prayers are with all of you at this time. With Love Susan and Denny. ~ Denny Walsh Miami, FL. (12/23/2012)
Cherish your memories and know that he lived his "dash" well and touched many lives. ~ Lynn & Phyllis Gossard Battlefield, Mo (12/23/2012)
Norbert and Family,
I am sorry to see that your Father has passed away. Diane and myself will keep you in our prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Ross Johnson ~ Ross Johnson 1792 Lincoln Rd, Helena, MT 59602 (12/23/2012)
THANKS FOR SERVING ~ A VETERAN 111 VV DD SD (12/23/2012)
Norbert , our sympathy to you and family. gene Phillips told me of your father's passing earlier today. At that age, I would hope it is a celebration of his Life. Our thoughts are with you. Millie and John C. Gross ~ John C. Gross Madison, SD (12/23/2012)
What a great and long life Delbert lived and it is sad to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Ken and Joan Renner Prescott, AZ (12/23/2012)
Marsha and the rest of the family; my sympathies and prayers are with you all. ~ Sherman Burns Sheridan Wyoming (12/23/2012)
Cousins-Uncle Delbert was an exceptionaly nice person, I remember many bird hunting days with Grandpa Ronning & other Uncles and cousins as well as fishing trips to Sherdian Lake & the BF river that Uncle Delbert included Bryan & I-he lived a well deserved long life.
~ Barry Lobdell Gillette Wy (12/23/2012)
I have been so blessed to grow up with my Uncle Delbert & Aunt Armista. I am grateful for the precious memories of such a beautiful family. ~ Sally Woodring Mt. Dora, FL (12/23/2012)
Norbert, Sandra, Rosalind,Marsha, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole Sebade family as you mourn the loss and celebrate the life of your father and our friend Delbert Sebade. He was a man of great integrity and leaves a lasting legacy of accomplishments both in family and professional life. ~ Doug Estes Rapid City SD (12/23/2012)