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Glen A McVay

Birth	:	22 Aug 1929 Harrisburg, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	25 Jun 2016 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2943993, -96.6307983
Description	:	Glen A. McVay, age 86, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Glen was born on August 22, 1929 in Harrisburg, SD to Roscoe and Vera (Haas) McVay. He graduated from Canton High School in 1947, and was united in marriage with Margaret Ronan on December 29, 1948. They farmed the McVay Farm east of Canton for 23 years. He served in the South Dakota National Guard from 27 March, 1947 to 31 October, 1964, and served as the Battery Commander of the 1st Howitzer Battalion, 147th Field Artillery Group in Canton. He deployed with his... Read More	Glen A. McVay, age 86, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Glen was born on August 22, 1929 in Harrisburg, SD to Roscoe and Vera (Haas) McVay. He graduated from Canton High School in 1947, and was united in marriage with Margaret Ronan on December 29, 1948. They farmed the McVay Farm east of Canton for 23 years. He served in the South Dakota National Guard from 27 March, 1947 to 31 October, 1964, and served as the Battery Commander of the 1st Howitzer Battalion, 147th Field Artillery Group in Canton. He deployed with his unit to Fort Richardson, AK in 1951-52 during the Korean War and was activated to active duty at Fort Sill, OK in 1961-1962, where he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service. Capt McVay received an Honorable Discharge from the US Army on 31 October, 1964 and returned to farming full time until moving to Canton in 1971. In November 1963, he was selected as the area’s Outstanding Young Farmer by the Sioux Falls JayCees Young Farmer Program. Glen was part owner of Dakota Fertilizer Company and later employed for many years by Huntting Elevator Company in Canton. After moving to Sioux Falls, he worked for Ideal Yardware. After 57 years of marriage, Margaret passed away in March, 2006. Glen married Jeanette Eichacker in September, 2008. Glen was very active in the Canton community, serving as a City Commissioner from 1978-1984. Glen was elected to the South Dakota State House of Representatives and served one term representing Lincoln County from 1984-1986. He was a long time member of St. Chrysostoms and later St. Dominic Catholic Churches in Canton. After moving to Sioux Falls, he was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish. Blessed for having shared his life are his wife, Jeanette; daughter, Cathy (Larry) Byington, Sioux Falls; sons, Col (USAF Ret) Pat (Cyndee) of Papillion, NE, and Tim (Sandi), Sioux Falls, and daughter-in law, Karen McVay of Colorado Springs, CO; step-daughters Gin (Terry) Wingen, Epiphany, Linda (Terry) Olinger, Salem, Carla (Colin) White, Sioux Falls; step-sons Dan (Michelle) Eichacker, Lennox, and Daryl (Susan) Eichacker, Sioux Falls; 10 grandchildren, Robb (Jen) and Matthew (Dee) Byington, Jessa (Andy) Howes, Corry (Ivan) Matthews, Chris and Andrew McVay, Major (USAF) Daniel (Sarah) and Captain (USAF) Michael (Bethany) McVay, Kaci (Jeff) Welch and Travis McVay; 16 great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren and 2 step great great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Margaret; son, Major (USAF) Michael McVay, and sister, Ardis Else.

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Glen A McVay's memorial is located at: Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, Lincoln County, USA.
When did Glen A McVay death?
Glen A McVay death on 25 Jun 2016 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.2943993
Longitude: -96.6307983

Family Members:

Parent

Roscoe McVay

(1904 - 1989)

Vera Marie Haas McVay

(1905 - 1978)

Spouse

Jeanette Mechels Eichacker

(1943 - unknow)

Margaret Ronan McVay

(1930 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Forest Hill Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2943993, -96.6307983

2. Grand Valley Lutheran Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2538400, -96.6287700

3. Beloit Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2902985, -96.5582962

4. Hiawatha Asylum Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3040730, -96.5517570

5. Canton Lutheran Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3302994, -96.5582962

6. Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3590800, -96.6878600

7. Worthing Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3236008, -96.7658005

8. Saint Edwards Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3300018, -96.7863998

9. Our Saviors Lutheran Church Cemetery
Inwood, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3536000, -96.4863000

10. Bethany Cemetery
Fairview, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2144012, -96.5053024

11. Tuntland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1711006, -96.6866989

12. Forever Friends Pet Cemetery and Memorial Park
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3446000, -96.7975100

13. Lands Lutheran Cemetery
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1559700, -96.6096900

14. Faith LaValley Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3750992, -96.7880020

15. Old Romsdal
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1568946, -96.6684787

16. Romsdal Cemetery
Norway Center, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1565781, -96.6682739

17. Pleasant View Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4247017, -96.7067032

18. Bragstad Family Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2585000, -96.4425000

19. Bethlehem Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3614006, -96.4567032

20. Fairview Cemetery
Fairview, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1927986, -96.4891968

21. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery North
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1567001, -96.5681000

22. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery South
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1530560, -96.5691670

23. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026

24. Sioux Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2428017, -96.4321976