Marjorie Kodet Obituary

Marjorie J. Kodet (nee: Barton, Lueck) was born on January 3, 1917 in Schoharie, New York. She grew up in Aberdeen, South Dakota and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1934. She attended Northern Normal College in Aberdeen and received her Bachelor's Degree in 1938 with majors in English and Business as well as two minors. After graduation, she accepted a teaching position in Belvidere, SD at Belvidere High School. Marjorie taught for five years at Belvidere High School and the last year she was also the superintendent. Marjorie took great pride in the number of students that went on to their own successful carriers. She often would meet students around the state who remembered her setting high standards and how Marjorie encouraged them to excel in their studies.

During the summer months, Marjorie attended the University of Minnesota to study for a master’s degree. She valued her studies and time at the University of Minnesota. She reflected on this experience in here classes at the Belvidere High School. Her time at the University of Minnesota was one she talked about often as an enriching and rewarding experience.

Marjorie met Eddie Kodet while teaching in Belvidere. Marjorie was united in marriage to Edward (Eddie) Kodet Sr. in Belvidere on June 2, 1942 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church and they lived in town across from the school. In the fall of 1942, Eddie was drafted and sent to basic training and Marjorie finished her career as a teacher in the spring of 1943 to be with her husband in Savannah, Georgia. Among Eddie’s flight crew they felt they had an extra member because where ever the flight crew was stationed there was Marjorie. She found jobs at the various locations. The real first time Marjorie and Eddie were separated was when Eddie was sent overseas.

During the time when Eddie went overseas Marjorie went to Minneapolis to live with her mother and sister where she worked at Honeywell in the payroll department. On April 15th, Eddie’s plane went down and Marjorie was sent a telegram at work notifying her that he was missing in action. Following several weeks of worry, the War Department sent a letter telling her that Eddie was a prisoner of war in Romania. After five months in a prison camp Eddie returned to the United States and was given a furlough to visit his family in Minneapolis.

After discharge from the service, Marjorie and Eddie moved back to Belvidere. They lived in town until August 1946 when they moved to the family farm and Eddie's parents moved to the house in Belvidere. Marjorie mastered all the tasks it takes to run a cattle and ranch operation. One of her hobbies was maintaining a large garden.

She continued to teach at Belvidere High School as a substitute and she also played on the town volleyball and basketball team. She also enjoyed playing cards at the Bohemian hall and in later years, still a master of the game Wist, she played cards as often as she could. Marjorie spent many nights cooking and making sandwiches for the musicians for their road trips. Her musical talent was with the piano which she enjoyed whenever time would permit.

For 62 years, Marjorie managed and kept the books for the Kodet farm. She had a real interest for detail. Marjorie's passion was reading and writing and she could quote Shakespeare by heart. For her there was never enough time to read. Often she would check out books of which she had many favorites. She enjoyed traveling but what she enjoyed most were the annual trips to Minneapolis to see here Mother and Sister .

She was a president and member of the American Legion Auxiliary. As a former English teacher, she was frequently asked to judge local essay competitions and speech contests sponsored by local organizations. She also was a member of Canyon Lake Senior Citizens Center, Association of Former Prisoners of War, life member of American Ex-Prisoners of War and member of Sacred Heart Church Catholic Church, Belvidere SD and Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Kadoka, SD. Marjorie was also a member of the Kadoka Cookers Extension Club and served as a reporter for the newspaper.

Marjorie was a caring and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. We will miss her thoughtfulness and eagerness to laugh.

Grateful for having shared her life include her husband of 67 years, Edward Kodet Sr.; two children, Edward Kodet Jr. (Janice) of Minneapolis, MN, and Janet Leitheiser(Melvin) of Stillwater, MN; two sisters, Martha Johnson of Elk River, MN and Estella Mae Kleeman of Las Vegas NV; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces, and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

“When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun." William Shakespeare

Visitation was held 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 13, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with Father Bryan Sorensen as celebrant, and Father Ron Garry as con-celebrant.

Interment will be at the Belvidere Cemetery.

A memorial is established.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Friday, March 13, 2009 – 10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Bryan Sorensen

CON-CELEBRANT
Father Ron Garry

LECTORS
Mark Leitheiser - Daniel Kodet

ACCOLYTE
Lori Gmeinder

EULOGY
Christopher Leitheiser

MUSIC
JoAnne Stilwell—Pianist
Pat Porch—Vocalist
“Beyond The Sunset”
“Gentle Woman”
“Just As I Am”
Congregational Hymn
“Prayer of St. Francis”

USHERS
Leonard Sanftner - Jim Willert - Joe Handrahan

PALLBEARERS
Bob Bork - Bernard Herber
Gary Letellier - Larry Dolezal
Ross Block - Brandon Mitchell

INTERMENT
Belvidere Cemetery
Belvidere, South Dakota

Guest Book

Dear Kodet family,
It's a sad fact that we often don't know someone until we read their life in the obituary notice. I had no idea of Marjorie's education or her love of reading and Shakespeare. She was quite a lady, and know she will be missed.
I remember how much I enjoyed visiting with her when we'ld meet by chance somewhere. I especially remember the time she told me Janet's youngest child had fallen out of the vehicle. The two of us, standing in the produce section of the grocery store, and both almost overwhelmed at what could have happened but didn't.
God is good, and we know He watches over all of us.
Love and prayers, Justin and Joyce
~ Justin and Joyce Wheeler Philip, SD (3/8/2009)

Eddie and family, I am sad to hear of Marjorie's passing. I enjoyed visiting you at the farm and later the nursing home. Marjorie always had a cheerful smile. Hold her memories close to your heart.
~ Stacy Dole Rapid City (3/8/2009)

Dearest Eddie and Family, Heaven is a better place with Marjorie there she was such an Angel on earth. I loved to go to her house for Extention Club,and seeing her around in town, she was aiways so friendly. Love and Prayers. Seems like just yesterday that I watched the Grandchildren for Eddie's Mom funeral .
~ Bonnie Madsen Kadoka S.D. (3/8/2009)

Ed and family, Marjorie was a joy to know, she always had a bright smile and a kind word. We had so much fun with out little extension club! Our sympathy goes out to you.
Buster & Nancy Peterson
~ Nancy Peterson Kadoka (3/8/2009)

I didn't know Marjorie well but remember very well when she substituted as an English instructor when I was in high school in Belvidere. The quality of instruction was higher than anything I had been exposed to before. She was so well prepared and so clear in what she wanted to convey. I knew what she thought was important to pay attention to and her classroom was a very secure environment.
She was my standard for measuring classroom quality after that.
Her influence will live on in all of our lives.
~ Lynn Pier-Thomas 3231 Dover St., Rapid City, SD, 57702 (3/8/2009)

Ed & Family, I'm so glad that I got to know you & Marjorie. Marjorie's smile will be missed. The joy of music has always been evident in your faces when Lennard Blucher played his accordian. I know it brings back memories of your band.
Please know that my sympathy goes out to you & your family. May God hold you in the palm of his hands as you walk through this valley. I'm sorry I will miss Marjorie's funeral on Friday. I plan to come on March 19th for the memorial service. Hope to see you then. Love & Prayers Marty & Debbie
~ Debbie Hansen Philip (3/8/2009)

I have always believed that we are composite of everyone that touches us in our life time. I firmly believe that a lot of people are better humans because we were touched by Margie if only for a brief moment. She was truly a facinating lady and I truly enjoyed our times together. Shirley
~ Shirley Chin Philip, SD (3/8/2009)

Eddie & family--Sorry to read that Marjorie passed away. You will be lost as you so faithfully watched out & took such good care of her. She was blessed to have had you in her life. My memory of Marjorie goes back to the Brooks store when she came in to do her grocery shopping. May God comfort you & your family in this time of sadness.
~ Ronnie & Emily Sammons Midland (3/8/2009)

Eddie & Family~My thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. I am so glad I got to know Marjorie while working in Philip at the nursing home. She always had such a sweet smile and was so polite when being cared for. (Truly a trait of an English teacher!) She truly loved her family and talked about all of them whenever someone would visit with her about them. Hold the wonderful memories of her close to your hearts and share them with each other to get you through the days ahead. May the Lord bless and care for you during this difficult time. Love and prayers ~Wendy
~ Wendy Cook-Madsen Cottonwood, SD (3/8/2009)

Our condolences to Ed and the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
~ Ron and Diane Johnson Sturgis, SD (3/8/2009)

Ed, and family, What a wonderful person Marg was. I can remember coming in the house from working cattle, being cold and Marg's smile would just warm you. She was so good to us and the kids. Thank you for sharing her with us. We will keep you in our prayers. Scot and Jodie
~ Jodie OBryan Belvidere SD (3/8/2009)

Eddie and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Majorie was an amazing lady. Know that she is in a better place and she is looking down on you and smiling. Keep all your memories of her close to your heart and she will always be with you.

Our deepest sympathy,

Kristina Buxcel Fredde & Family
~ Kristina Buxcel Fredde Kansas City, Missouri (3/8/2009)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marjorie and Ed are some of the finnest people I have ever had the opportunity to do business with. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
~ Paul Oien Pierre, SD (3/8/2009)

Marjorie Kodet

of Belvidere, South Dakota, died on Sunday, March 8, 2009
at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 92

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Marjorie Kodet

of Belvidere, South Dakota, died on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 92

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of Belvidere, South Dakota, died on Sunday, March 8, 2009
at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 92