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Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Friday.
Burial will be Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Military graveside honors will be conducted by Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion, Watertown, and the Funeral Honors Team of the U.S. Navy.
Full obituary to follow.
Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel www.crawfordosthus.com Watertown and Hayti
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Upcoming Events
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Crawford - Osthus Funeral Chapel (Watertown)
1311 4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201
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St Martin s Lutheran Church (Watertown)
1200 2nd St NE, Watertown, SD 57201
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Crawford-Osthus Funeral ChapelOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.