Melvin Harnisch

Melvin William Harnisch was born March 26, 1921, on the family farm near Clayton, South Dakota, in Hutchinson County, the son of William John and Emma J. (Werning) Harnisch. Melvin was baptized into the Christian Faith on April 24, 1921, by Pastor F. Freeze at Clayton, and confirmed on May 27th, 1934 by Pastor A.W. Kraft. He remained a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church his entire life, and served several positions for the church.
Melvin attended school at Clayton until he moved to the farm north of Wall in March 1929. He received his education at the Lake Hill School in that area. Melvin served numerous positions on the Lake Hill Township Board for many years.
Melvin operated the family farm until he retired and they moved to Wall in 1993, where he has resided until he was called home.
Left to cherish his memory are five sisters Wilma Harnisch of Wall, Mildred Harnisch of Wall, Margaret Buckles of Eugene, Oregon, Helen Slovek of Wall, and Esther Hoefs and her husband Elry of Rapid City; a sister-in-law Yvonne Harnisch of Fridley, Minnesota; a brother-in-law Chet Clair of Clinton, Washington; five nephews, six nieces, numerous great and great-great- nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Mathilda Campbell and Alice Clair; and a brother Lenard Harnisch.
Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall, and one hour preceding the services on Monday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 11, at the First Lutheran Church in Wall, with Pastor Curtis Garland officiating.
Interment was at the Wall Cemetery.
A memorial has been established. 

FUNERAL SERVICES
Monday, April 11, 2011 - 10:00 a.m.
First Lutheran Church
Wall, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Curtis Garland
MUSIC
Mary Kay Wilson - Organist
First Lutheran Church Choir 
"Come Unto Me All Ye That Labor"
Elvera Moos - Vocalist
"Let Me Be Thine Forever"
Congregational Hymns
“How Great Thou Art”
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives” 
"God Be With You Until We Meet Again"
PALLBEARERS
Dan Dartt - Daryl Dartt
Craig Deal - Bill Slovek
William Harnisch - Eric Harnisch
Alan Buckles - Tyrone Moos
INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

Service Details

Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall, and one hour preceding the services on Monday.
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 11, at the First Lutheran Church in Wall 
Interment: Wall Cemetery.

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