Jerry Walline
Jerry L. Walline, age 76, of Sioux Falls, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. The family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday, April 7, at Miller Funeral Home, 507 S. Main Ave. Funeral services begin 1:30 pm Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1300 S. Sertoma Ave., with burial at Hills of Rest Memorial Park.
Jerauld LeRoy Walline, son of LeRoy and Emma Walline, was born June 3, 1939 in De Smet, SD. He grew up and graduated from high school there. Jerry was a gifted athlete and was on the high school basketball team that went to the state tournament in 1956. He then attended and graduated from SDSU. On October 18, 1961 he married Irene Harvey in De Smet. They later made their home in Sioux Falls where Jerry began working as an accountant. He later began a 24-year career with Sioux Falls Book & Stationary.
On May 20, 1984 he was united in marriage to Janice Larson in Sioux Falls. Jerry retired from Brown and Saenger Company in 2010 after a 21-year career.
He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Jerry enjoyed his lake cabin at Lake Madison, SD, fishing and playing cards. He was a lifelong Vikings and Twins fan and shared his passion with family and friends. His number one priority was his family and attending his grandchildren's numerous sporting events and activities.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Janice; his children, Lynn (Bill) Soyland, Lake Madison, SD, Lane Walline, Sioux Falls; his step-children, Barbara Brown, Niceville, FL, Michelle (Tyler) Haahr, Sioux Falls, John Smidt, Omaha; 2 grandchildren and 5 step-grandchildren; and his brother, Roger (Virginia) Walline, Sioux Falls. www.millerfh.com
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Jerry was our neighbor to the west, we were in the Class of 57, De Smet, lots of fond memories RIP my friend.
Al Wellman
April 5, 2016
To the Family of Jerry Walline - Jerry made his regular stops here in Marion at Southeastern Electric for many years. We always enjoyed his friendly greetings and his ability to visit with and catch up on the work and issues going on with each of our office employees. He was an excellent salesman and since he grew up in DeSmet he knew my parents and my entire immediate Family too so he would stop in for a short visit.
Our prayers are with all of you on this loss and may the Good Lord be with each of your during this time of sadness to help ease the pain and carry you all forward with many Happy Memories of the past together!
Sincerely,
Brad Schardin,
General Manager
Southeastern Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Marion, SD
Brad Schardin
April 5, 2016
Yep, Quite a basket ball player. Watched him at state tourney, while I was chasing one of the cheerleaders from DeSmet. Always good to see him at class reunions. DeEtte is in Az. and I returned home to Belle Fourche Sat. Sorry to hear of Jerry's death prayers from DeEtte and myself. Ed
Ed Goss
April 5, 2016
Jan,
We're sorry to hear of the loss. We really enjoyed
our evening with you and Jerry a few years ago.
Gene and Marsha
April 5, 2016
Sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I knew him starting the 1960's and playing basketball with him at the YMCA. He was a good man and good friend. May he rest in peace.
Cam Lind
April 5, 2016
Hi - Jan and Roger -
Sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. As you know Jerry and I grew up in De Smet, same grade. Our parents in our early years visited back and forth. His mother was married to my Uncle Al, so another connection. I am sorry I never got to Sioux falls to visit Jerry at Dow Rummel, where my cousin, Dave, was also a resident. I will keep you in my prayers and wished I could attend the services, but I will be visiting my niece in the Black Hills this week-end. Our class had good memories, and glad Jerry was a part of them.
Barbara Pratt
Barbara Pratt
April 4, 2016
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