Obituary: Rena Nemec

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In memory of

Rena Nemec

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 91

Henderena (DeYoung) Nemec better known as “Rena” to her family and friends was born September 6, 1918, the daughter of Jacob and Edith (Koenders) DeYoung in Midland, South Dakota.
She grew up on her family’s farm/ranch northwest of Midland. She attended grade school at Eureka and then graduated from Midland High School. After graduation, she received her teaching certificate from Spearfish Normal. Rena taught one year of school at Eureka Rural School north of Midland, before teaching one year at Phoeba Rural School north of Midland.
She was united in marriage to Jerome T. Nemec on May 24, 1939 in Midland, South Dakota. To this union were born five children; Jerry, Patty, Larry, Richard, and Marjorie. After their marriage they made their home on Jerome’s farm/ranch twelve miles north of Midland.
Jerome died on July 16, 1984.
Rena continued to live on the farm-ranch for several years before moving into Midland. In 1998, Rena moved into the Silverleaf Assisted Living Center in Philip and in January 2001 she moved into the Philip Nursing Home, where she has since resided.
Rena enjoyed and was a long time member of the Victory Extension Club. She also enjoyed music by listening, or playing the organ and piano. She was also a member of St. William’s Catholic Church and St. William’s Altar Society.
Rena was the last of the older Nemec generation.
Grateful for having shared her life are her four children, Jerry Nemec and his wife Sonia of Midland, Richard Nemec of Midland, Larry Nemec and his wife Mary of Pierre, and Marjorie Iwan of Midland; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister Margaret Crawford of Pratt, Kansas; a son-in-law Jerry Henderson of Valentine, Nebraska; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Rena was preceded in death by her husband Jerome, a daughter Patty Henderson; her parents, and three brothers, Harold, Herbert, and Richard DeYoung.
Visitation washeld 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m., all at St. William's Catholic Church in Midland.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, at St. William's Catholic Church in Midland, with Father Ron Garry officiating.
Interment was in the Midland Cemetery.
A memorial is established.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.
St. Williams Catholic Church
Midland, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Ron Garry

MUSIC
Barb Petoske - Organist
Barb Jones - Vocalist
“Beautiful Isle of Somewhere”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“In The Garden”

USHERS
Jim Petoske - John Nemec

PALLBEARERS
Jim Nemec - Christopher Nemec
Neil Nemec - Charlie Iwan
Tony Nemec - Neil Tolton

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

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Visitation: 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, at St. William's Catholic Church in Midland.
Vigil service: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 10 at St. William's Catholic Church in Midland.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, at St. Willam's Catholic Church in Midland.

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As a youngster I spent a great deal of time on the Nemec Ranch and can recall many a day of being greeted by the sounds of the organ as Grandma Rena worked her way up and down the key-board. She enjoyed playing Pinochle and between her and Grandpa Jerome I became an enthusiast as well. Grandma Rena had a knack for remembering events and the corresponding date in which they happened. I never understood how she did it, but always enjoyed listening to her and it was a great way to get my wife up-to-speed on the history of the Nemec and DeYoung families. I’m grateful for the time I had on the Nemec Ranch and I want to wish my parents, Jerry and Sonia, as well as Dick, Larry, and Marjorie the very best. ~ Les and Jolene Nemec 4 S. Stuart Rd, Newport News, VA 23605 (3/7/2010)
Families of Rena
So sorry to hear of your loss, but she is in a much better place now with no suffering or pain. She lived along life. She is in God's hands and arms now. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless! Gary and Jody ~ Gary & Jody Block Midland, SD (3/7/2010)
Thinking of you and praying for you. God Bless. ~ Kathy LaDue Anamosa, IA (3/7/2010)
To the family of Mrs. Nemec,

It was always a pleasure to visit with your mother at the nursing home. She was always came to every worship service and devotional time. She was always gracious and generous in her appreciation. May God bless you during this time. ~ the Rev. Mark Ford St. Cloud, MN (3/7/2010)
Jerry, Dick, Marjorie & families,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother and grandmothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything you need, please let us know.
Wes, Nicki & James ~ Nicki Nelson Midland (3/7/2010)
Dick, Marj, Jerry and Larry

Sorry to hear about the passing of Rena. You guys are in my family's thoughts and prayers.

EJ, Karin, Alaina and Grady Engelhaupt

~ E.J. Engelhaupt Gillette WY (3/7/2010)
So sorry for your lose Barb, I know how much you loved your grandma. I am thinking of you and praying for you. Much love to you and your family. Kathy and Jason Carson ~ Kathy & Jason Carson Gillette Wy (3/7/2010)