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Gary Eugene Thompson

Birth	:	16 Jun 1942 Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	22 Nov 2020 Salem, McCook County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery, Baltic, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.7321500, -96.6994100
Description	:	Gary Eugene Thompson, age 78, formerly of Dell Rapids and Baltic, died on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Avantara Salem, in Salem, SD. A private family burial was at 10:30 am on Monday, November 30, 2020, at East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery, rural Baltic which was followed by a small reception in the fellowship hall. Gary was born on June 16, 1942, to Lyman and Judith (Oien) Thompson. He was baptized and confirmed at West Nidaros Church. Both of Gary’s parents passed away by the time he was 12 years old. After their deaths, he was raised by his... Read More	Gary Eugene Thompson, age 78, formerly of Dell Rapids and Baltic, died on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Avantara Salem, in Salem, SD. A private family burial was at 10:30 am on Monday, November 30, 2020, at East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery, rural Baltic which was followed by a small reception in the fellowship hall. Gary was born on June 16, 1942, to Lyman and Judith (Oien) Thompson. He was baptized and confirmed at West Nidaros Church. Both of Gary’s parents passed away by the time he was 12 years old. After their deaths, he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Mae and Orill Gunderson. He graduated from Baltic High School in 1960 and attended one year of college at General Beadle College (DSU) in Madison. Gary was a hard worker and a very good salesman. He worked in sales his entire adult life and received many awards for what he did. He purchased The Valley Farm Store in Volga SD in 1985 where he sold feed and seed. Gary was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, and the North Carolina Tarheels. He had a special group of friends that gathered for the "Paper Plate Picks" before the start of every NFL season. He loved watching his children and grandchildren compete in their sporting activities. Gary had a green thumb and enjoyed planting all kinds of flowers and made beautiful gardens wherever he lived. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Survivors include 6 children: Paul Thompson, Baltic, SD, Shelley (Larry) Heinemann, Dell Rapids, SD, Tracey (Fred) Marple, Peoria, AZ, Hans (Laci) Thompson, Brookings, SD, Bjorn (Kelly) Thompson, Prairie DuChien, WI, Rachel (Mark) Schock, Aberdeen, SD; 15 grandchildren; and 1 great grandson. His five siblings: Lyle (Carlene) Thompson, Pipestone, MN, Dale (Judy) Thompson, Dell Rapids, SD, and David Thompson, Chippewa Falls, WI, Steve (Deb) Gunderson, Baltic, SD, and Joan (Paul) Lerdal, Minneapolis, MN; special friends, the Dybedahl Family; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his foster parents and his nephews, Todd and Michael Thompson.

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Where is Gary Eugene Thompson's memorial?
Gary Eugene Thompson's memorial is located at: East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery, Baltic, Minnehaha County, USA.
When did Gary Eugene Thompson death?
Gary Eugene Thompson death on 22 Nov 2020 in Salem, McCook County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gary Eugene Thompson's memorial?
Latitude: 43.7321500
Longitude: -96.6994100

Family Members:

Parent

Lyman Wilbur Thompson

(1913 - 1946)

Judith Bergliath Oien Thompson

(1903 - 1954)

Siblings

Baby Boy Thompson

(1937 - 1937)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery
Baltic, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7321500, -96.6994100

2. Pioneer Cemetery
Sverdrup Township, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7050018, -96.7406006

3. Saint Olaf Cemetery
Baltic, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7689018, -96.7296982

4. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7318200, -96.6297480

5. Stordahl Cemetery
Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7927440, -96.7195240

6. West Nidaros Lutheran Church Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7027300, -96.7926200

7. Norway Lutheran Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7313995, -96.5903015

8. Dalemoe Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6698000, -96.7715600

9. Peterson Cemetery
Renner, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6403900, -96.7534300

10. Willow Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7905500, -96.8120600

11. Dell Rapids Cemetery
Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8334900, -96.7140000

12. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8334700, -96.7152800

13. Swedona Covenant Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6394100, -96.6311500

14. South Dakota Veterans Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6228800, -96.6776300

15. Lyons Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6893997, -96.8561020

16. Logan Reformed Cemetery
Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8252983, -96.5905991

17. Summit Hill Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7066994, -96.5317001

18. Berg Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6122017, -96.7514038

19. Burk Cemetery
Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8300018, -96.8103027

20. Minnehaha County Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6025009, -96.7003021

21. Benton Lutheran Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6603600, -96.8548470

22. Highland Cemetery
Sherman, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7764015, -96.5250015

23. Split Rock Lutheran Church Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6460500, -96.5519000

24. Nelson Cemetery
Trent, Moody County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8628006, -96.6264038