Patty Dewald

Patty Dewald obituary

Patty Dewald

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Patty Dewald Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lien Funeral Home - Bowdle on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Patty Dewald, 98, Bowdle, died Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the Bowdle Nursing Home.

Patty is survived by two sons-David (Sarah) Dewald of Mitchell, SD and Steven Dewald of Omaha, NE; four daughters-Karen Karst of Lincoln, NE, Rosemary Mertz of Goodwin, SD, Marcia (Gary) Hawley of Chino Valley, AZ, and Jane Ramsell of Huron, SD; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 15, 2025 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Bowdle, with Father Timothy Cone, Celebrant. Interment follows at the Church Cemetery.

Visitation commences at 5:00 PM Friday at Lien Funeral Home, Bowdle, with a 7:00 PM Wake Service.

Services are in care of Lien Funeral Home, Bowdle.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

14

Prayer Service

7:00 p.m.

Lien Funeral Home

3082 S 2nd Ave, Bowdle, SD 57428

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

St. Augustine's Catholic Church

3023 S. 3rd Ave, Bowdle, SD 57428

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Lien Funeral Home - Bowdle

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.