Elsie M. Haddock

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, August 24, 2004
at her home in Rapid City at the age of 96

Elsie Marie Madsen was born on April 14, 1908 on the Madsen Ranch near Midland, South Dakota, the daughter of Christian Kruse and Carrie (Fuglesang) Madsen.

Elsie attended various rural schools before graduating from Midland High School. She received her bachelor's and master degrees from Black Hills State College.

Elsie was united in marriage to Robert Duane Haddock on June 11, 1935 in Rapid City. They ranched in the Midland area along Bad River until Duane's death in 1948.

After obtaining her associate degree in education, Elsie served as a teacher in the Pine Ridge Public School and subsequently served as county superintendent of Shannon County. Later in her teaching career, she spent many years serving the Midland School District . After leaving Midland, other teaching locations included Brookings and Spearfish, where she later retired.

Honors received by Elsie during her career include a special award from the South Dakota High School Press Association and induction into the Who's Who of American Educators. The local International Quill and Scroll Chapter at Midland High was named in her honor in 1971.

Grateful for having shared her life include two sons Jim Haddock of Rapid City, and Pat Haddock and his wife Sheila of Omaha, Nebraska; two grandchildren Molly Haddock of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Alex Haddock of Omaha; a niece Janice Bierle and her husband Jim of Midland and their children Kim Bierle of Pierre, and Kory Bierle and his wife Robin of Midland and their children Kruse, Sage, and Bailey Bierle; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Elsie was preceded in death by her husband Robert Duane Haddock on February 26, 1948; her parents; two sisters, Florence and a sister Mabel in infancy; and a brother Harvey Madsen on April 2, 2004.

Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday.

Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 28, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland, with Pastor Paul Bly officiating.

Interment was in the Midland Cemetery.

A memorial is established to the American Cancer Society.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, August 28, 2004 10:00 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Paul Bly
MUSIC
Kim Bierle – Organist
Open Bible Study Group - Vocalists
"Old Rugged Cross"
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
USHERS
Richard Doud – Theron Koehler
PALLBEARERS
Keith Hunt – Ted Hunt
Jim Bierle – Kory Bierle
Keith Harry – Tom Russell
Scott Montgomery – Morris Jones
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Former High School Students and Friends
INTERMENT
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

Service Details

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, August 28, 2004 10:00 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota

Guest Book

I am so sorry for your loss, but I know you feel your Mom had a long, good life. Elsie got me started on the school newspaper in Midland, and hence, an interest in journalism-related careers. I will always appreciate her interest and faith in my ability at the high school level. Our family also enjoyed her when Mom was going to summer school in Spearfish; she was a gracious host anytime we wanted to stop by and visit. May God be with you, Jim and Pat, as you adjust to this change in your lives. Beryl
   ~ Beryl C. (Addison) Geer PO Box 2018, Gillette, WY 82717-2018 (8/24/2004)