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Funeral services will take place on Monday, December 14, 2105 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

Rush Funeral Chapel
Kadoka, South Dakota

Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota
Sunday, December 13, 2015
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Rush Funeral Chapel
Kadoka, South Dakota



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In memory of

Jake Henry Totton

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the Golden Living Center Meadowbrook in Rapid City at the age of 91

Jake Wickum Henry Totton, son of Wilfred and Bertha (Rickgauer) Totton was born on December 8, 1924, in Lucas, South Dakota.

The family moved to Hidden Timber in 1926 and then to Norris in 1928. Jake went through 8th grade and two years of high school at Norris.

Jake enlisted in the Navy in June 1945 and served in the Pacific Theatre. He served on the Selma Victoria, which was an ammunition ship, during the war. Jake’s tour of duty finished in December 1946. In 1947 Jake started working for Byrd Patterson, herding sheep at Norris. In 1948 Jake moved to Kadoka, South Dakota, and started working at Patterson implement and worked for the Patterson family until he retired in 1996.

Jake spent most of his adult life as a mechanic. He never rushed into anything but always seemed to get accomplished what he set out to do. The last year and a half was spent at the Gold Living Center Meadowbrook in Rapid City.

Jake’s most faithful companion was his little dog, Tiger. Jake was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kadoka.

Survivors include two brothers, Rex (Nancy) Totton, of Kadoka, and Robert "Bob" Totton of Murdo; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jake was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Bertha Totton, and five brothers, Richard, Kenneth, Vernon, Will, and Bruce Totton.

VISITATION
Sunday, December 13, 2015
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - with a prayer
service starting at 3:00 p.m.
Rush Funeral Chapel
Kadoka, South Dakota

GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Monday, December 14, 2015
1:00 p.m.
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota


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VISITATION
Sunday, December 13, 2015
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Rush Funeral Chapel
Kadoka, South Dakota

GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Monday, December 13, 2015 - 1:00 p.m.
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Duane Neugebauer

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Monday, December 14, 2015 - 1:00 p.m.
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota

  • THANKS FOR SERVING ~ A VETERAN (12/13/2015)
  • I had the honor of meeting Jake and caring for him a time or two. He was an angel here on earth and he will be missed. ~ Kassie Kukal Kadoka (12/13/2015)
  • We are sorry for your loss. Jake was a good guy and a friendly guy. He always had time to say hi. ~ Lavern & Dianne Terkildsen Wall, SD (12/10/2015)
  • What a great guy! We have many memories of Jake when he worked for Bird Patterson. Jim would just say "-I just need to ask Jake a question he would know what to do to fix this tractor."
    Sorry to hear of your loss.
    Love and Prayers, The Letelliers.     ~ James and Marjorie Letellier Norris, SD (12/10/2015)
  • So sorry to hear of Jake's passing, sincere sympathy ~ Joe and Betty Lou Stratton Kadoka, SD (12/10/2015)