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Lawrence Herman “Lornie” Schlechter

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Birth	:	21 Aug 1935 Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	13 May 2018 Faulkton, Faulk County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo, Hand County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.7827988, -99.1097031
Description	:	Lawrence Schlechter, 82, of Polo, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Faulkton Senior Living. Funeral Mass was Friday, May 18, 2018 at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo with Father Christopher Hughes presiding. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo with military honors. Lawrence (Lornie) Herman Schlechter was born August 21, 1935 to Conrad T. and Mary K. (Venjohn) Schlechter in Hand County. He attended St. Liborius Catholic Elementary School and graduate in 1953 from Fairview High School in Polo, S.D. After graduation, Lornie began working on the family farm. In 1957, Lornie joined the South Dakota Army... Read More	Lawrence Schlechter, 82, of Polo, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Faulkton Senior Living. Funeral Mass was Friday, May 18, 2018 at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo with Father Christopher Hughes presiding. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo with military honors. Lawrence (Lornie) Herman Schlechter was born August 21, 1935 to Conrad T. and Mary K. (Venjohn) Schlechter in Hand County. He attended St. Liborius Catholic Elementary School and graduate in 1953 from Fairview High School in Polo, S.D. After graduation, Lornie began working on the family farm. In 1957, Lornie joined the South Dakota Army National Guard. After his discharge, he returned to the family farm. In 1959, Lornie and his brother, Paul, formed a partnership to take over the farm from their father. On November 13, 1962 Lornie married Vonna Gail Bucher at St. Liborius Catholic Church. To this union six children were born. Lornie was very active in his church and community. He was a member of the first parish council at St. Liborius Catholic Church. He also was the first lector/commentator and an extraordinary Eucharistic minister which he continued to do until his eyesight failed him. Lornie also sang in the church choir for 67 years. Lornie was a member of the Polo school board for 29 years, serving as chairmen for 26 years. Lornie helped establish the Polo Fire Department and was a member for quite a few years. Lornie was a paid-up-for-life member of the Polo Legion Post #299; serving as chaplain for many years and a member of National Farmer’s Organization. Lornie enjoyed playing baseball with the amateur baseball team, loved dogs and horses and loved working cattle from the back of one of his favorite horses. Lornie’s greatest pride and joy were his children and grandchildren who could always bring a smile to his face. Lornie is survived by five sons and one daughter: Richard (Rick), Polo; Terry (Mary Aesoph), Polo; Alan (Tara Johnston), Polo; Chad (Trixie Anderson), Polo; Julie Holida, Hayti; Andy (Deidra Yost), Polo. 17 grandchildren: Tyler Cooper, Jaron Schlechter & Konstantine Popov Schlechter; John, Ellen, and Grace Schlechter; Ashley and Lindsey Trollope, Nick Schlechter; Xavier, Jacob, and Hannah Schlechter; Joshua & Nathan Holida; Denae, VonnaGail, Aleah, and Terrell Schlechter and seven great grandchildren; one brother, Paul (Pearl) Schlechter; one sister-in-law, Kathryn Schlechter; and many nieces and nephews. Lornie was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Mary; his wife, Vonna Gail; one brother, Maurice; one daughter-in-law, Jennifer (Aesoph) Schlechter; two granddaughters, Sofia and Hailei Schlechter. Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton

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Lawrence Herman “Lornie” Schlechter's memorial is located at: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo, Hand County, USA.
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Lawrence Herman “Lornie” Schlechter death on 13 May 2018 in Faulkton, Faulk County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.7827988
Longitude: -99.1097031

Family Members:

Parent

Conrad Thomas Schlechter

(1895 - 1985)

Mary K Venjohn Schlechter

(1899 - 1993)

Spouse

Vonna Gail Bucher Schlechter

(1941 - 1991)

Siblings

Maurice Anton Schlechter

(1928 - 2014)

Paul John “Bart” Schlechter

(1931 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Polo, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7827988, -99.1097031

2. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8302994, -99.1106033

3. Howell Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7757988, -98.9766998

4. Prairie View Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8806000, -99.0888977

5. Alden Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6775017, -99.1203003

6. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Orient, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9015500, -99.0920300

7. Bohemian National Cemetery
Highmore, Hyde County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7933006, -99.3319016

8. Sunbeam Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6777992, -98.8407974

9. Faulkton Cemetery
Faulkton, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0069008, -99.1222000

10. Saint Thomas Catholic Cemetery
Faulkton, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0080700, -99.1240700

11. Miranda Cemetery
Miranda, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9838982, -98.9617004

12. Rockham Cemetery
Rockham, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9118996, -98.8375015

13. Burdette Cemetery
Burdette, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7002983, -98.7869034

14. Hillcrest Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5207000, -99.0006100

15. Morningside Cemetery
Ree Heights, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5147018, -99.1903000

16. Pleasant View Cemetery
Highmore, Hyde County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7358017, -99.4910965

17. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5222015, -98.9732971

18. Beulah Cemetery
Vayland, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6060982, -98.8060989

19. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5292015, -98.9321976

20. Bass Cemetery (Defunct)
Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0280991, -99.3186035

21. G A R Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5078011, -98.9858017

22. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Zell, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8943340, -98.7283210

23. Buffalo Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6918983, -98.6853027

24. Isabel Carr Gravesite
Faulkton, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1004400, -99.1233600