Jeff Clark Obituary

Jeffrey L. Clark was born April 14, 1957, in Quinn, South Dakota, the oldest of three children born to William J. and Kathryn (Sieler) Clark. He grew up in Peno Basin and attended the Rickards School and Big White School before attending Wall High School, graduating in 1975. He then attended South Dakota State University graduating with a Bachelors Degree majoring in Mechanized Agriculture in 1982.

He was united in marriage to Jill Kjerstad on May 22, 1982, in Wall. They made their home in the Wall area where Jeff worked on the farm-ranch, and were blessed with two daughters Abbie and Laney.

Shortly after his father’s death in 1992, Jeff began working for the City of Wall as the Public Works Director.

Jeff was united in marriage to Anne Jo Holsether on May 27th, 1994, at the First Lutheran Church in Wall, and to this union they were blessed with a son Tyrel. They made their home in Wall, and after his time at the City of Wall, he began working at Croell’s Redi Mix in Rapid City on April 22, 2013, a position he held until his death.

Jeff was a life-long member of the First Lutheran Church; the Wall Volunteer Fire Department, and the East Pennington Soil Conservation District.

Jeff thoroughly enjoyed his grandkids, cats and dogs, and gardening. Jeff was selfless, kind, and extremely caring. He will be missed by his family and friends, and would do anything for his kids, and everything for his grandchildren.

Survivors include three children Abbie Eisenbraun of Rapid City, Laney (Joshua) Holtquist of Rapid City, and Tyrel (Kiara) Clark of Hot Springs; two step-children Ryan (Skye) Holsether of Philip, and Taunia (Jason) Vande Stouwe of Inwood, Iowa; five grandchildren Jessica, Ethan, Karsyn, Natalie, and Aspyn; five step-grandchildren Hadlee, Korbin, Ridge, Wrenly and Rory; his mother Kathy Clark-Furrey of Wall; one sister Laurie Hindman and her husband Mark of Wall; and one brother Randy Clark of Quinn; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jeff was preceded in death by his wife Anne Jo on August 19, 2023, and his father William J. Clark.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 25, at First Lutheran Church in Wall.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at First Lutheran Church in Wall.

Interment will follow at the Wall Cemetery.

Service Details

VISITATION
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 5-7 p.m.
First Lutheran Church
Wall, South Dakota

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 10:00 a.m.
First Lutheran Church
Wall, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor David Otten

MUSIC
Mary Kay Wilson - Pianist
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace”
“Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
“Oh, That the Lord Would Guide my Ways”

USHERS
Dar Haerer - Taran Eisenbraun

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

Guest Book

Kathy,
My Deepest Sympathy. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
~ Fawna Geigle Sturgis (4/16/2025)

I’m so sorry for your lost your dear son Jeff..My deepest condolences to you and all your family
~ Barbara Fauske Castle Rock CO (4/16/2025)

We are so sorry to hear about Jeff. We spent so much time together as kids. So many good memories. Sending our love and prayers. ❤️🙏🏻
~ Tom and Kamie Carmichael Rapid City, SD (4/15/2025)

My thoughts and prayers to you all!
~ Mindy Haerer Summerset, SD (4/16/2025)

Sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. Gone way too soon! So many wonderful family memories.
~ Sharon Dodge Mesa, Az (4/24/2025)

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family🙏.
~ Aaron Kitterman Wichita, KS (4/16/2025)

Tyrel, so sorry for the loss of your dad. Love and sympathy sent your way.
~ Ron & Marilyn Gartner Interior SD (4/21/2025)

We are so sorry to hear about Jeff. We extend our deepest condolences to the entire family. So many great memories of growing up! Sending love and prayers. Tom and Kamie
~ Tom and Kamie Carmichael Rapid City, SD (4/16/2025)

My deepest sympathy to everyone in Jeff's family. Jeff touched many lives in the Wall and Peno Basin area and will be so very missed. Our prayers are with you.
~ Denise Rossum Rapid City (4/26/2025)

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Jeff
~ Lea Willuweit Ymker Armour SD (4/15/2025)