Obituary: Gaylord Saucerman

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 2:00 PM (Mountain).

Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota

Visitation

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church.

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In memory of

Gaylord Saucerman

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 85

Gaylord Ford Saucerman was born May 18, 1929, at WeWela, South Dakota, the son of John and Leola Saucerman, at the home of his maternal grandparents, Frank and Mattie Poler.

Gaylord resided with his parents on their farm-ranch in rural Stanley County. He attended Liberty School throughout his grade school years. He attended Ft. Pierre High School his freshman year, and then attended Midland High School the last three years.

Gaylord was united in marriage to Wilma Schofield on June 12, 1953. They had two children, Clint and Sheri, and continued living on the ranch, in Stanley County until 1966, when they moved to a ranch near Midland, on the Bad River.

Gaylord is survived by his wife Wilma; a son Clint and his wife Prerry of Midland; his daughter Sheri Wiechmann of Rapid City; three grandsons Tel Saucerman of Rapid City, Ty and Talon Saucerman of Aurora, Colorado; three granddaughters Noel Vohlken and Cori Carroll of Rapid City, and Raquel Croell of Sundance, Wyoming; 10 much loved great-grandchildren; his brother Calvin Saucerman and his wife Patricia; a sister Joy Jones and her husband Jerry of Midland; a sister Gloria Smith and her husband Al of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Gaylord was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son.

Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Wednesday.

Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland, with Pastor Lauren Ley officiating.

Interment was at the Nowlin Cemetery.

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VISITATION
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 5-7 p.m.
Rush Funeral Home
Philip, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICES
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - 2:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Lauren Ley
MUSIC
Scotti Block - Pianist
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace”
“This is My Father’s World”
USHERS
Cody Jones - Neil Jones
PALLBEARERS
Tel Saucerman - Ty Saucerman
Talon Saucerman - Devlon Vohlken
Lance Croell - Ted Schofield
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Nowlin Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

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sorry to her about Gaylord he always had a smile on his face i always enjoyed hauling cattle at your place . my prays are with his family ~ larry swift philip sd (3/26/2015)
Sorry to hear about the passing of Gaylord, our prayers and well wishes are with you in this hard time. Thinking about you always. Spencer and Myra ~ Spencer Huston 1702 East HWY 44 Lot 183 Rapid City SD 57703 (3/26/2015)
Sorry to hear about the passing of Gaylord. My thoughts are with you. ~ Marcia Dunsmore 3407 Idlewild Court, Rapid City, SD (3/26/2015)
Wilma And Family you have our deepest sympathy in the passing of Gaylord.
~ Glenn & Rose Marrington Pierre, SD 57501 (3/26/2015)
You have our deepest sympathy and our prayers. Glenn & Rose Marrington, Pierre, SD
~ Glenn & Rose Marrington Pierre, SD 57501 (3/26/2015)
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family on Gaylord passing. ~ Glenn & Rose Marrington Pierre, SD (3/26/2015)
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He was such a special person and will be missed by all. Clint my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He is in a better place and will never be in pain again. ~ Betty and Darwin Haerer Wall,SD (3/26/2015)
Wilma and family,
We have lost yet another of the old time cowboys. Gaylord not only looked the part, he lived it with his 'code of life' and his great sense of humor. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Donnie and Bobette Schofield Milesville, SD (3/26/2015)
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Lane and Sonja Briggs Fort Pierre,SD (3/26/2015)
Wilma and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have enjoyed many years together and we were so blessed to get to know Gaylord and you through dance lessons. May your memories give strength. ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (3/26/2015)