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I have very fond memories of Dayton. Dayton and his family lived on a farm just blocks from my home in Sioux Falls. We were close friends and he spent a great deal of time with my brother, Michael O’Connor.I think of him often. He was an usher at my wedding in 1959 and he and his wife Karis visited our home in Tucson several times. I was Not informed when he passed and I am very sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I send many fond wishes to his extended family. May he rest in peace....

Elsie Beck

August 19, 2022 | Tucson, AZ | Friend

Our Harrisburg Community lost a great friend and neighbor!! Always a laugh and fun man! He loved his family and was always upbeat!! His Auctioneer song was inspiring-wish we would have recorded it!! He had a great voice!! My love and sympathy to the family-keep those precious memories close!! Phyllis

Phyllis Harris-Nelson

July 08, 2018 | Sioux Falls, SD | Neighbor

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

July 01, 2018

Song what a friend we have in JESUS certainly Dayton was a friend to all ha met he had known my dad and when I moved on in the neighborhood he befriended me conrad meier

Conrad Meier

July 01, 2018 | Siouxfalls

Michelle Short

June 28, 2018 | Canton, SD

Dayton's Obituaries

Dayton Sneve, 92, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. A memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7 at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

Dayton was born on April 14, 1926 in Sioux Falls, SD to Arnt and Mabel (Iverson) Sneve. He grew up in Sioux Falls, graduating from Washington High School in 1944. He then served in the US Navy 1944-1946. He married Karis Beymer in 1953. Dayton farmed on their land in Lincoln County from 1955-2004. In addition to farming, Dayton worked at Zip Feed, sold John Deere equipment, and was an auctioneer.

Dayton was a member of Eastside Lutheran Church, the American Legion, VFW, Harrisburg and Sioux Falls/Split Rock Volunteer Fire Depts. The couple enjoyed wintering in AZ for several years and spending time with family. Dayton also enjoyed taking family photos, making slide shows and Sunday family dinners.

He is survived by his five children: Stephen (Consuelo), David (Kyle), Mark (Kelley), Mary (Delmer Johnson), and John (Jill Nelson); 12 grandchildren: Jennifer, Jessica, Joseph, Chad, Adam, Jason, Kristen, Dayton, Erik, Kala, Collin, Kerrigan; 14 great-grandchildren; along with numerous extended relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Karis, and infant son Joseph. Dayton’s family would like to thank the Good Samaritan staff for the excellent care he received during his stay.

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