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John Byron Wehde

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Birth	:	8 Jun 1933 Tripp County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	10 Jun 2015 Chancellor, Turner County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery, Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3983002, -98.8253021
Description	:	John Byron Wehde, 82, Huron, passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, June 10, 2015, at his youngest daughter’s home in Chancellor, SD. John Byron Wehde was born June 8, 1933, in Winner, SD to Edward and Hazel Angela (Anderson) Wehde in the Tripp County Courthouse. John was raised on a ranch in Mission, SD where he graduated from Todd County High School in 1951. John went on to attend the University of South Dakota and graduated from USD School of Law in 1957. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Army Reserve from 1951-1958. John married Char Edmisten... Read More	John Byron Wehde, 82, Huron, passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, June 10, 2015, at his youngest daughter’s home in Chancellor, SD. John Byron Wehde was born June 8, 1933, in Winner, SD to Edward and Hazel Angela (Anderson) Wehde in the Tripp County Courthouse. John was raised on a ranch in Mission, SD where he graduated from Todd County High School in 1951. John went on to attend the University of South Dakota and graduated from USD School of Law in 1957. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Army Reserve from 1951-1958. John married Char Edmisten August 31, 1959 in Mitchell, SD. John began his career in Pierre working for the Attorney General’s Office from 1960-1969. He then started his own law firm in Huron, SD where he practiced until his retirement. He enjoyed spending his retirement between his home in South Dakota close to family, and his winter months in Palm Springs, California. John had a giving heart and always had enough love to share and touch many lives. He was a driven man with a desire for learning, an unwavering faith, and a love for performing music. Throughout his 82 years of life, John shared many accomplishments with his beautiful family and close friends. The last few years of John’s life were dedicated to publishing two books. The first book, “Bridge Over Troubled Waters”, revisits John’s role in the Platte-Winner bridge lawsuit back in the 1960’s. His most recent book, “Exquisite Miracles”, illustrates many of John’s personal miracles and emphasizes his strong Catholic faith. Following the publishing of his two books, John was heard many times noting that he had finally done all that he set out to do. John is survived by his 4 children, Mark (Nadia) Wehde of Minneapolis, MN, Dan (Karen) Wehde of Huron, SD, Angie (Todd) Mills of Rapid City, SD, and Laura (Dean) Menning of Chancellor, SD; 11 grandchildren, Brady, Sam, Melissa, Emily, Jayme, Anna, Jecelyn, Madison, Samantha, Jacob, and Krystiana; and 2 great-grandchildren, Raquel and Olivia. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Arlette (Ed) Hart and Frances (at birth). He is also preceded in death by his best friend and cousin, Tommy Anderson. Along with family, John is survived by special friend Jeanie Janes of Minnesota and her family. Another special friend, Betty Rose, who also greeted John in Heaven, left a special family who he loved as his own including; Bret Larson and family of California, Melinda and Jennifer Rumpza of Wolsey, SD, and Debra Dempsey and her family Tammy, Chad, AJ, Bobbee Jo and their families of surrounding areas. John’s last wish was for us all to remember him with a smile and an act of kindness. In John’s words, “the eagle has landed.”

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Where is John Byron Wehde's memorial?
John Byron Wehde's memorial is located at: Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery, Platte, Charles Mix County, USA.
When did John Byron Wehde death?
John Byron Wehde death on 10 Jun 2015 in Chancellor, Turner County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Byron Wehde's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3983002
Longitude: -98.8253021

Family Members:

Parent

Edward John Wehde

(1893 - 1968)

Hazel A Anderson Wehde

(1895 - 1944)

Spouse

Charmane Rae Edmisten Wehde

(1936 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3983002, -98.8253021

2. Platte City Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3981018, -98.8394012

3. Old Platte Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -98.8561020

4. Rock Hill Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4474983, -98.8050003

5. Edgerton Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3396988, -98.8525009

6. Friedhem Lutheran Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4641991, -98.8455963

7. Bloomington Church Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3384600, -98.7660800

8. Friesland Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3171997, -98.9041977

9. Platte Valley Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3046940, -98.7640000

10. Jasper Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2838300, -98.7550700

11. Morningside Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3588982, -98.6539001

12. Lake George Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4693985, -98.9938965

13. Stavanger Cemetery
Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5465570, -98.8833050

14. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5442009, -98.9122009

15. Old Dunlap Cemetery
Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5572570, -98.8137820

16. West Trinity Lutheran Church
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3713000, -99.0430000

17. Torrey Lake Lutheran Cemetery
Kimball, Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5594960, -98.8474270

18. Larson Cemetery
Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5625000, -98.8503036

19. New Holland Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207993, -98.5986023

20. Gabrielson Cemetery
Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5600014, -98.8814011

21. Oldham Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3001500, -99.0253800

22. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2419014, -98.6893997

23. Pleasant Lawn Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2419014, -98.6875000

24. Saint Ann's Catholic Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2090000, -98.7262000