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Birth	:	29 Apr 1924 Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	16 Mar 2015 Platte, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery, Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3983002, -98.8253021
Description	:	Leo Travis, 90, of Platte, SD passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at Platte Health Center Avera. Leo James Travis was born April 29, 1924 to Edward F. and Elsie D. (Petersen) Travis at the family home Southwest of Platte in Section 15 of Signal Township in Charles Mix County, Platte, South Dakota. He attended country school in Signal Township and graduated from Platte High School in 1942. In 1950, he married Ann Vasicka at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Platte. They made their home in Lake George Township NW of Platte. Born to this union were six children: Tom, Diane, Marcene, Donna,... Read More	Leo Travis, 90, of Platte, SD passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at Platte Health Center Avera. Leo James Travis was born April 29, 1924 to Edward F. and Elsie D. (Petersen) Travis at the family home Southwest of Platte in Section 15 of Signal Township in Charles Mix County, Platte, South Dakota. He attended country school in Signal Township and graduated from Platte High School in 1942. In 1950, he married Ann Vasicka at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Platte. They made their home in Lake George Township NW of Platte. Born to this union were six children: Tom, Diane, Marcene, Donna, Rocky and Bruce. In 1965 they moved to Brule County where they farmed and ranched until retirement in 1995, at which time they moved to Platte. Leo and Ann provided a baby-sitting service in the home until Ann passed away in February, 2002. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports, as well those children for whom they baby-sat. He remained a faithful follower of the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, despite their seasonal results. Leo was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and served on the building committee of the new church which was built in 1969. He was a founding and honorary life member of St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus. He was active community member serving on the following: Lake George and Pleasant Grove Township, and School Boards; and Randall Community Water District where he served 28 years as a board member. Leo was fascinated with the weather and was a volunteer weather observer for the National Weather Service. His early life of growing up on Signal Hill, aka Travis Hill, led to an interest in the collection and study of pioneer and native artifacts from the area. Leo was a farmer, rancher, loved the livestock and the land. Even with failing eyesight, he loved watching the clouds, nature, and neighbors passing by on the street. Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Ann of 52 years in 2002; his son, Bruce in 2012; his parents, Edward and Elsie Travis; brothers, Dallas, Luallen, Marion and sister-in-law, Dorothy Travis; sisters, Helen and brother-in-law, James Srstka and Lois and brother-in-law, Raymond Franssens; and brother-in-law, Glen Hastert.

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Leo James Travis's memorial is located at: Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery, Platte, Charles Mix County, USA.
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Leo James Travis death on 16 Mar 2015 in Platte, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.3983002
Longitude: -98.8253021

Family Members:

Parent

Edward Francis Travis

(1891 - 1961)

Elsie Dorothea Petersen Travis

(1891 - 1951)

Spouse

Ann Marie Vasika Travis

(1930 - 2002)

Siblings

Dallas Francis Travis

(1913 - 1936)

LuAllen John Travis

(1918 - 1967)

Helen Elizabeth Travis Srstka

(1920 - 2005)

Lois Ann Travis Franssens

(1923 - 2015)

Children

Bruce Christopher Travis

(1962 - 2012)

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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