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Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Wall, South Dakota

Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota



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In memory of

Bart B. Cheney

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre at the age of 45

After a three year battle with cancer, Bart Bly Cheney was called to the Lord on October 2, 2015, at the age of 45. Bart will be missed by his family and friends, and his compassion, smile, and laugh that touched so many hearts will not be forgotten.

Bart Bly Cheney was born November 27, 1969, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of William Cheney and Patricia Hamm. He graduated from Wall High School in 1988 and left for a time to work different jobs before returning to Wall. It is at this time, he met his wife Tommi White. Over the last 15 ½ years, they have built a family and farming operation that Bart loved. From this union, he was blessed with a son, Brycen Cheney, and a daughter Riggens Cheney, that he loved with all of his heart.

Bart was a kind, hardworking man that enjoyed life, and had a passion for being a father – always present, involved, and supportive. He was at every one of Brycen and Riggens activities and special events, no matter how small. Bart’s other passion was farming, a dream he had since he was a young boy. He fulfilled his dream as a respected farmer.

Bart was a member of the Western South Dakota Buckaroos, and a member of the FSA Board. He was also a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, which he recently joined when Bart’s battle with cancer brought him to find faith. This was a blessing to Bart as it comforted him, particularly in the end.

Bart is survived by his wife Tommi Cheney; his children Brycen and Riggens Cheney; his father William Cheney; his grandmother Loy Hamm; his sister and brother-in-law Brooke and Jason Kelly; his step-father Michael Bowman; his father and mother-in-law Gail and Wanda Johnson; his father-in-law Charles White; his sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws Shaun Johnson, Darren and Heather Johnson, Brett and Cristi Guptill, and Chris and Malori Teigan; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Bart was preceded in death by his mother Patricia (Hamm) Bowman; his grandfather Glenn Hamm; and grandparents Julian and Marva Cheney.

Visitation will be held 6-7 p.m. on Monday, October 5, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall, with Father Tim Hoag as celebrant, and Father Leo Hausmann as con-celebrant.

Interment will be at the Wall Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Bart’s children Brycen and Riggens. Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 323, Wall, SD 57790


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MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 1:00 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Wall, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Tim Hoag

CON-CELEBRANT
Father Leo Hausmann

ALTAR SERVERS
Blair Blasius - Burke Blasius - Monica Bielmaier

READER
Jody Bielmaier

MUSIC
Sarah Sharp and Jill Leonard - Vocalists
“How Great Thou Art”
“Taste and See”
“Amazing Grace”

USHERS
Jim Eisenbraun - Ed Dartt - Nathan Kjerstad

PALLBEARERS
Scot Eisenbraun - Daryl Dartt
Dale Sawvell - Kent Kjerstad
Justin Schreiber - Kevin Bielmaier

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

  • Thoughts, love, and prayers are with you Tommi, Bryce and Riggens. Also with Bill and Brooke. We love you. Aunt Eva and Uncle Rich ~ Eva Cheney-Hatcher Burnsville, MN (10/2/2015)
  • Tommi and Family, we are so very sorry for your loss, Bart will be missed by all who knew him. ~ Marv and Jeanne Botz Wall (10/2/2015)
  • Our hearts are with you. Bart was a wonderful man. His love blessed each of you. ~ Chuck and Jonny Holsether Wall, SD (10/2/2015)
  • Our thoughts and prayers Tommi and children in the loss of Bart,cherish all those good memories as they will stay in your hearts forever.He surely will be missed ~ Keith & Diane Grabow Milbank SD (10/2/2015)
  • Tommi and Family,
    My Deepest Sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord Be With You Now and Always. You are in my thoughts and prayers     ~ Fawna Goff Sturgis, SD (10/2/2015)
  • Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all he put up a heck of a fight rest in peace ~ Jerry &Kim Morgan Wall SD (10/2/2015)
  • My thoughts and prayer's for Tommie, Brycen,Riggins. ~ Patsy Besson Wall SD (10/2/2015)
  • Tommi and family, sosorry for the loss of Bart, he was really a great guy he had a great smile and was so funny to be around. He is now with God and no more pain. Prayers for all of yo at this time. Bart is smiling down on us now. Karla and Gary ~ Karla montague Berglund fruitdale,s.d. (10/2/2015)
  • My prayers are with you!! ~ Twyla Reede Corsica SD (10/2/2015)
  • Our prayers are with you~~~ ~ Lonnie & Teri Ann Arneson Elm Springs, SD (10/2/2015)
  • So sorry for your loss. I fondly remember growing up in Wall with Bart. He was a great friend. Praying for his family. ~ Lorie Cahoy Sheridan, Wy (10/2/2015)
  • You are all in our prayers , praying for the warmth of God's love to comfort your hearts . Bart is one of the best of men . We cherish the memories. I can't wait to see you and give you a hug .
    Much love. Aunt Rachel , Tyrell , James and families.     ~ Rachel whitcher Hot Springs (10/2/2015)
  • Tommi,Brycen, and Riggens,
    We have been praying for you and the rest of your family. We pray the Lord continues to guide and comfort you and that the great memories with Bart are forever in your heart. Love and continued prayer, Sanden, Elaine, and kids     ~ Sanden Simons 305 Kelly Avenue (10/2/2015)
  • Tommi, Brycen, Riggens, Bill, Brooke, Jason, and Paiton -Our thoughts and prayers are with you ... may God grant your hearts peace and comfort throughout the coming days. ~ Nancy Njos Heimer, John, Cole, and Clay Rhame, ND (10/2/2015)