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Forrest Lothrop Obituary
Sioux Falls - Forrest Tisdale "Tiz" Lothrop, age 96, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society in Lennox, South Dakota. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Miller Funeral Home - Downtown, 507 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD. A private inurnment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date.
Tiz was a gentle man who valued family, community, and the world of sports. He was born to William and Helen Lothrop on June 16, 1924, and grew up in Redfield, SD. Tiz was a member of the Redfield High School 1942 SD State "B" Basketball Championship team. Following high school, Tiz received a bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University and a master's from the University of Minnesota. He taught and coached at Beresford High School from 1950-1952.
Tiz met Veva Walter during his time in Beresford, SD and they were married on August 19, 1951 and moved to Dickinson, ND where Tiz taught and coached at Dickinson State Teacher's College. The two welcomed their daughter, Beth, in 1953 and their son, Ross, in 1955. In 1956, the family moved to Sioux Falls, SD and Tiz finished up his career at Washington High School retiring in 1985. Tiz loved his wife, spending time with his family, the 84th Infantry Division Railsplitters, and cheering on the SDSU Jackrabbits.
Tiz served in the US Army and was injured in the Battle of the Bulge. He received a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantry Badge while serving in the military (1942-1945). He was an active member of the Board of Directors for the Howard Wood Dakota Relays, 84th Infantry Division Railsplitters Society, SD Education Association, VFW, American Legion, DAV, and Elks.
Tiz is survived by his daughter, Beth (Bruce) Roemmelt of Haymarket, VA; son, Ross (LeAnn) Lothrop of Canton, SD; five granddaughters, Spencer (Steve) Eddy of Minneapolis, MN; Lindsey Lothrop of Whitewood, SD; Morgan Lothrop of Canton, SD; Alyssa Lothrop of Phoenix, AZ; and Aryca Lothrop of Canton, SD and three great-granddaughters Riley, Kiana, and Kaci.
Memorials may be directed to Howard Wood Dakota Relays Scholarship fund. 201 E. 38th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Condolences can be sent to 812 Park Lane South, Canton, SD 57013.
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Tamasin Sterner
June 6, 2021
My father, Sgt. James F. Sterner, remembers your dad from the 84th reunions. He is 98. Still with us. Sorry for your loss.
Lynn Paulson
June 2, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of Tiz’s passing. We are lifting you with light and love,
Darren and Lynn
Cam Lind
June 2, 2021
Tiz was one of the big boosters at the Sioux Falls Quarterback Club for many years. He was a really good guy and I am proud to have known him. May he rest in peace.
Myra Massey
June 1, 2021
I loved this man. There's no more to say. I dearly loved him and I loved Veva. I miss them.
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