Obituary: Wilma Saucerman

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 9:00 AM (Mountain).

Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota

Visitation

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.

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In memory of

Wilma Saucerman

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 81

Wilma Jean Saucerman was born June 12, 1934, at the Midland Hospital, the daughter of Alfred and Anna (Larsen) Schofield. She grew up on the ranch five miles west of Midland. She enjoyed spending many younger days with her Larsen grandparents. Wilma attended all 12 years of school in Midland, staying with her Uncle Claude and Aunt Hilda Crawford during the week, and returning home on weekends to help with household and farm chores. After graduation in 1952, she moved to Minneapolis to attend Lab Tech School for a semester but returned home to help her Dad and be with Carol and Terry after her Mom’s death.

In 1953, Wilma was united in marriage to Gaylord Ford Saucerman, and made their home on his parents ranch in Stanley County until 1966, when they moved back to the ranch Wilma grew up on. To this union were born a son Clint, and a daughter Sheri. One son died in infancy.

Wilma’s joy in life was watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow. She took great pride in her hand quilted quilts, baking, and blue glass collection. She was a former member of the Nowlin Lutheran Church and the Midland Piecemakers Quilting Club. Wilma was a current member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Nowlin Circle, Bad River Club, and Birthday Club, all of Midland.

Survivors include one son Clint and his wife Prerry of Midland; one daughter Sheri Wiechmann of Rapid City; three grandsons Tel Saucerman of Rapid City, Ty and Talon Saucerman of Aurora, Colorado; three granddaughters Noel Vohlken and Cori Carroll of Rapid City, and Raquel Croell of Sundance, Wyoming; 10 much loved great-grandchildren; her sister Carol Hunt and her husband Roy of Midland; her brother Terry Schofield and his wife Linda of Midland; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Gaylord, on March 26, 2015; her parents; and one son in infancy.

Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services on Saturday.

Funeral services were held 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 1, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland, with Pastor Tel Saucerman officiating.

Interment was at the Nowlin Cemetery.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 9:00 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Tel Saucerman

MUSIC
Scotti Block - Pianist
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace”
“In The Garden”
Special Music
“Que Sera Sera”

USHERS
Neil Jones - Cody Jones

PALLBEARERS
Ty Saucerman - Talon Saucerman
Devlon Vohlken - Lance Croell
Ted Schofield - Andy Schofield

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Nowlin Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

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Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.

Funeral services: 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 1, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland

Interment: Nowlin Cemetery

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Wilma will be greatly missed...what a special lady.
I have so many wonderful memories of Wilma, Carol and
Terry during the years before we moved away and I grieve along with her family; yet rejoice that she and Gaylord are together again. My sympathy to her family and my thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Edith Schofield 1925 So. Oakcrest, Casper, Wy. 82601 (7/28/2015)
I thoroughly enjoyed Wilma. What a delightful lady to sit down with and talk about life. She made an impression on my life that I will never forget. Those who call her sister, mom and grandma are very blessed! Those of us who were able to experience moments with her are too. God Bless and may she rest in eternal peace!! ~ Stacy Nemec Pierre, SD (7/28/2015)
Prayers are holding you up during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is hard in enough;but to lose two special people within such a short time is extremely difficult. Find strength in each other and through your faith in God. Think how happy Gaylord and Wilma must be..at peace, in Heaven, together. ~ Larry and Julie McLaughlin Midland, SD (7/28/2015)
Clint and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. May your many memories of her sustain you in the days and weeks to come. Sending our prayers.
Glenn ~ Glenn Sealey Colome, SD (7/28/2015)
Wilma was such a wonderful lady, she is at peace now with Gaylord. We are holding all of you in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Randy and Holly Nemec Midland (7/28/2015)
Noel & Family,

Losing a loved one is not easy, but knowing that you have been able to be a part of that person’s life, you can look back and realize that you have been blessed- to have such an inspirational and loving woman, love & care for each of you in the most genuine way. Reminisce on the happy memories you’ve shared, and Wilma’s memory will forever be alive in your hearts, and in your minds, and she will continue to live on, through you. I am so glad that I had the chance to meet Wilma and to see what a huge impact she made on your life, and I will never forget the church bazaars! My heart goes out to each and every one of you. Praying for comfort & peace. Love you Noel <3
~ Wendy Flores 920 Antares Court Rapid City, SD 57701 (7/28/2015)
To---Noel, Cora, Raquel-----our thoughts and prayers are with you---take care!!!! ~ Lyle & Myva Scott Bloomfield,Ne. (7/28/2015)
Hugs and prayers to you all. Wilma was a wonderful lady. I know she and Gaylord are so happy to be together again. Thinking of you all ~ Kathy Larson LaDue Anamosa, IA (7/28/2015)
Our sympathy to the family. We enjoyed getting to know Gaylord and Wilma when taking dancing lessons in Midland, what a fun time we had together. ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (7/28/2015)
Clint and family: So sorry to hear about your mother. May you always remember the good times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Al ~ Al Christie Pierre (7/28/2015)
Sheri, Clint, Prerry, Carol and families.....my heart is hurting for you. Wilma was such a soecial, kind and loving lady, and will be missed by many! Her smile could make anyone feel special....and so much talent!! Hugs and prayers for each of you. Keep her memory close to you at all times and may these special thoughts make you smile and bring you so much comfort in the days, weeks, and months to come. ~ Ann cvach Midland (7/28/2015)
My sympathy to the family & friends. Wilma & Gaylord will be missed by all who knew them. They were a blessing to whom they had contact. Their smiles and positive attitude was a special blessing to all. They enjoyed life; brought happiness to others. May our Lord comfort you in your loss. You are loved by many people. God bless you. Joyce & Greg ~ Joyce Vollmer Williamson Rapid City, SD (7/28/2015)
I was so sorry to hear about Wilma. She was such a kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
~ Mary Jo Jones Midland (7/28/2015)
To Wilma's family: We find that we cannot be at the funeral, but wanted you to know that we, and all that knew Wilma, have had the privilege to know a wonderful, kind, gentle woman of Christian faith. May God bless you all with precious memories. ~ Nels & Dorothy Paulson Hayes, SD (7/28/2015)
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom/grandma. This has been such a hard year for all of you. Rejoice in the fact that she is now reunited with her husband and cherish the wonderful memories you have. I know you miss her terribly - you all are in my prayers for comfort and peace. ~ Peggy Schlechter Rapid City, SD (7/28/2015)