Vernon Monroe Omdahl was born January 21, 1936 on the Omdahl ranch south of Cottonwood, South Dakota to Mandus and Sylvia (Scotvold) Omdahl. He grew up and received his education in various rural schools in the area. After his Dad died, Vern began helping his mother take care of their ranch.
He was united in marriage to Carol Briggs on August 4, 1953 in Pierre, South Dakota. They made their home six miles south of Cottonwood all their married life. During the last few months Vern and Carol moved to Arizona to be closer to family.
Vern was a Mason, Shriner, President of Cottonwood Roping Club, and President of the Cottonwood Hall Board. He enjoyed team roping. Vern poured his life into the ranch and doing what he loved. He was a cowboy through and through. Vern lived a long, full life and will be terribly missed.
Survivors include his wife Carol; three sons: Allen (Sandy) Omdahl of Tucson, Arizona, Bruce Omdahl of Pasco, Washington, and Kevin Omdahl of Rapid City; one daughter Debra (Jim) Chalcraft of Rapid City; grandchildren Amber, David, Tyler, Travis, Wyatt; great-granddaughter Felicity; one sister Florence Dean of Philip; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Thomas Omdahl and Oliver Omdahl, and six sisters Mabel Brunner, Helen Franks, Grace O’Dea, Nellie O’Dea, Esther Buhring, and Lucille Omdahl in infancy.
Cards and memorials may be sent to 9941 E Union Place Tucson, AZ 85748.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip with Pastor Cindy Bisser officiating. If you do not wish to attend in person you can watch the live streaming of the graveside service from this webpage.
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~ Gloria Buhring
125 Village Drive Apt 22 (5/27/2020)
Rest in Peace Vern
~ Shelley Michelson
Rapid City, SD (5/28/2020)
Carol and family I was so saddened when I read this. Sending my prayers and hugs.
~ Mary Jane Doyle
Wall, SD (5/28/2020)
Please know, our thoughts and prayers are with the Omdahl family. So sorry for your loss.
~ Kari and Kendall Kjerstad
Grand Junction CO (6/3/2020)
I remember the country school we went to and visit ing your family tho the years carol and family you have our heart felt sympathy
~ Slim and Virginia Syverson
Piedmont, SD (6/3/2020)
Happy Trails Dad!
~ Allen and Sandy
Tucson, Az. (5/28/2020)
Carol and family we were sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one you all have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
~ Kelly and Deanna Fees
SD and AZ (5/28/2020)
So sorry for your loss. Our Prayers and Thoughts to the Family.
~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler
Sturgis, SD (5/27/2020)
SD
~ Dan & Esther Oldenberg
Philip (6/5/2020)
Carol and Family. My sincere sympathy to all of you. Vern, Carol and the whole family have always been those best friends and neighbors through all of the years of Vern's life. He was a really good guy.
~ Joyce Temple
Spearfish SD (5/30/2020)
I truly loved you. Rest in peace Uncle Vern. Hugs and kisses sent to you on your final journey.
~ Sherry
Colorado (6/4/2020)
So sorry for your loss, Carol. We loved Vern.
~ Joann Stark
IA (5/29/2020)
I remember the country school we went to and visit ing your family tho the years carol and family you have our heart felt sympathy
~ Slim and Virginia Syverson
Piedmont, SD (6/9/2020)
I have some great memories growing up with all the laughs I had with my Uncle Vern! I will miss my political discussions I had and the memories of growing up as a kid celebrating the holidays. I will surely miss him! My condolences to my Aunt Carol and my wonderful cousins Allen, Bruce, Debbie, and Kevin and their families! God Bless!
~ David Omdahl
Sioux Falls SD (5/27/2020)
Carol and family, sorry to hear of your loss. Vern was a good neighbor, friend and would offer a hand at any time. You're in our prayers.
~ Glen and Rose Bennett
Philip, SD (5/28/2020)
South Dakota
~ William Neumann
Pierre (6/4/2020)
Allen and family, haven't seen you since high school but wanted to send my condolences on your dad. I'm sure you have lots and lots of great memories to cherish. Prayers to you all...
~ Donna Krausert Crown
Wall (5/28/2020)
Carol, Aleen and families, Prayers and thoughts are with you.
~ Beth Parsons
Philip (6/6/2020)
Vern always loved a good laugh. He will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.
~ Bonnie Omdahl
South Dakota (5/29/2020)
Rest easy Uncle Vern.
~ Andrew Reckling
Philip, SD (5/28/2020)