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Funeral services will take place on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Martin Grade School Activities Center
Martin, South Dakota

Martin Community Cemetery
Martin, South Dakota
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service.



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In memory of

Michael "Mike" Mosher

of Martin, South Dakota, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin at the age of 64

Michael R. Mosher was born in Huron, South Dakota on May 12, 1953, to Stanley and Connie Mosher. At this time the family resided in Highmore, South Dakota where Mike attended Bramhall School. In 1965 the family moved and established the ranch in eastern Bennett County. Here Mike attended Pleasant Valley school until 8th grade and then graduated from Bennett County High School in 1971.

Ranching was the only life for Mike. After high school Mike remained on the ranch working alongside his dad. In 1976 Mike was united in marriage to Teresa Arthur in Philip. To this union three children were born: Melanie, Levi, and Heather. Mike loved his family – he enjoyed spending time teaching his kids and grandkids the ranch way of life. Even though it was tough to pull Mike away from the place, he enjoyed getting away and seeing new country. Mike was proud of the ranch and the cattle he raised. Mike was a member of the Long Valley Lutheran Church serving on the council for a number of years and the Vetal Fire Department.

Grateful for having shared his life include his wife Teresa of Martin; daughter, Melanie (Kevin) Tish of New Underwood; son, Levi of Martin; four grandchildren, Jade, Hallie and Coby Mosher, and Josephine Tish; one sister, Bobbi Donovan of Vetal; uncle, Robert Mosher of Thousand Oaks, CA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his daughter Heather Marie, and his parents Stanley and Connie Mosher.

The family would like to thank all of his family and friends for the support that they have already provided and for their continued support through this difficult time.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 29, at the Martin Activities Center in Martin.

Interment will be held at the Martin Community Cemetery with a lunch following at the new American Legion.

VISITATION
One hour prior to
funeral service

FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, December 29, 2017 - 10:00 a.m.
Grade School Activities Center
Martin, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Lauren Ley
Pastor Cindy Bisser

MUSIC
Stuart Livermont - Vocalist
"The Old Rugged Cross"
"Go Rest High On That Mountain"
Echo Zickrick - Pianist
Dave Ohrtman - Vocalist
"Angels Among Us"
Closing Song - "Jessica's Theme"

USHERS
Blu Donovan - Cory Elshere

PALLBEARERS
James Farley - Wade Livermont - Paul Gropper
Randy Meissner - Gary Straight - Leo Goss

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Martin Cemetery
Martin, South Dakota

  • Deepest sympathies, prayers for you and your family. ~ Steve & Pam Clements Philip (12/29/2017)
  • Wishing you and your family the very best during this time. ~ Brian Clarke 3250 Equestrian Drive (12/26/2017)
  • thinking of you all at this difficult time sorry for your loss ~ Lawonza Montague (12/26/2017)
  • Teresa, Levi, Mel and families
    Our thoughts and prayers are with u all!     ~ Dean & Karen Nelson Murdo (12/21/2017)
  • Thinking of you Teresa at this sad time with my deepest sympathy. ~ Bea Williams Missoula, Mt. (12/21/2017)
  • Thinking of you all during this time! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Big hugs and lots of love to you! ~ Abbi Handcock McDaniel Philip, SD (12/20/2017)
  • You are all in our thoughts and prayers... ~ Amy (Arthur) Engel Winner,SD (12/20/2017)
  • Our sincere sympathies to all of Mike's family and friends. Keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Brock & Brittany Smith & Family Philip, SD (12/19/2017)
  • the family has our many thoughts and prayers ~ Dave,MaryKay,Sue Sell Allen (12/19/2017)
  • Our thought and prayers are with you today and the days to come ~ Wayne and Donna Bond 11/2 miles east of Mike and Teresa (12/18/2017)
  • Teresa, Mel, and Levi.
    Our condolences and prayers.
    Rest In Peace Mike     ~ Jim & Jennie Good Martin, SD (12/18/2017)