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William Pinkerton Obituary
Bill was born June 15, 1929, at Hill City to Ross W. and Josephine T. (Wichlacz) Pinkerton. He graduated from Custer High School in 1947. Bill entered the U.S. Army in 1951 and was honorably discharged.
Bill married Donna Jean King from Rochford in 1951. To this union were born six wonderful children, 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, all of whom were very special to him and brought him much joy.
He worked sawmilling with his father, as well as for Homestake Mine, the U.S. Forest Service, Job Corps, and was Co-owner of King's Grocery in Lead. He enjoyed all the friends and customers while in business and his claim to fame was being "the oldest carry out (delivery) boy in town." After 36 years in the grocery business, he retired in 2000. Bill and Donna enjoyed their 10 years of retirement.
The family is grateful for the wonderful care he received while at the VA on E Ward.
Bill is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Donna, Lead; two sons, Wesley (Chandra) Pinkerton, Gillette, Wyo., and Dale (LouAnn) Pinkerton, Sturgis; three daughters, Catherine Andrews, Michigan, Deanna (Mike) Makousky, Gillette, and Fawn (Jeff) Hadlock, Gillette; 14 grandchildren, Shannon, Jessica, Nathan, Mathew, Mindie, Keef, Keelia, Roxanne and Crystal, Jewel, Joseph, Maggie, Olivia, and Max; and three great-grandchildren, Macie, Maddie and Collin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; three sisters; a son, Daniel Pinkerton; and son-in-law, Robert K. Andrews.
Visitation will be from noon until time of services Friday at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Pastor Calvin Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Pinkerton
May 5, 2011
Dale, My condolences to you and your Family Mary Ghost
Todd Morrison
May 5, 2011
Pinkerton Family - I cannot tell you how sorry I was to hear about Bill, please accept my sincere sympathy on his passing. I was shocked and saddened by the news and your grief is shared by all. I will always remember him as a kind, hard working man who treated me as part of the family. He was a wonderful man!! You are all in my thoughts and my prayers.
Mary Ann (Rieb) Gutknecht
May 4, 2011
Donna,Cathy,Wes,Fawn,DeeDee,Dale - I am so sorry to hear about Bill and wish I could be there. You were all like family when I was working at King's and will always have a special place in my heart. Bill was special and sooooo much fun and will be missed by many. With loving thoughts and prayers.
Denise Gienger
May 4, 2011
To the Pinkerton Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a wonderful man! He touched my life and I will never forget him. My time spent at King's Grocery created so many fond memories and my visit with him at the VA was so special. I was blessed to have those moments with him. Hugs and prayers. All my love, Denise (Craig) Gienger
Jeri & Bob Mykleby
May 4, 2011
We are very saddened to hear about Bill. Always so kind and thoughtful and treated our children like his own. It leaves an empty spot in our hearts but such good memories of him in return. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rhonda and Bruce Huber
May 4, 2011
Donna, Wes and Family - I am sorry for your loss and pray you can take comfort in knowing what a wonderful father/grandfather you were blessed with. Bill was such a great guy and like many others, I always enjoyed visiting with him when I was in King's Grocery. He took time to 'care' about everyone who shopped there. He had the face and mannerisms that showed everyone he was a happy and blessed man. Thoughts and prayers to all Bill's family.
Cindy and Jeff Burich
May 4, 2011
Dale and LouAnn,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you at this time and now you know how precious memories are. He sounded like a very interesting and kind person. If you are like you dad, I'm sure he laughed a lot and loved life!
Cindy and Jeff Burich
Karla Thompson
May 4, 2011
Pinkterton family....my heart goes out to all of you. I thought Bill was the kindest man I have ever known. I chatted with him every time I was in King's. What a sweetheart he was!! I feel your loss. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
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