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Marlyn Keith Sisson

Birth	:	30 Nov 1927 South Dakota, USA
Death	:	14 Nov 2016 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Rosehill Cemetery, Parker, Turner County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4117012, -97.1399994
Plot	:	Section A, Lot 44
Description	:	Marlyn Keith Sisson passed away peacefully Monday, November 14, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the age of 89. Marlyn was born on November 30, 1927, the eldest child of Walter (Ray) & Minnie (Schmidt) Sisson, Chancellor, SD. He graduated from Chancellor High School in 1945. After graduation he drove bus for the city of Sioux Falls until Marlyn enlisted in the United States Army in 1951 and was deployed to Korea with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. Shortly after being deployed to Korea his Division was being overrun by the enemy.... Read More	Marlyn Keith Sisson passed away peacefully Monday, November 14, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the age of 89. Marlyn was born on November 30, 1927, the eldest child of Walter (Ray) & Minnie (Schmidt) Sisson, Chancellor, SD. He graduated from Chancellor High School in 1945. After graduation he drove bus for the city of Sioux Falls until Marlyn enlisted in the United States Army in 1951 and was deployed to Korea with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. Shortly after being deployed to Korea his Division was being overrun by the enemy. Marlyn volunteered to remain behind to blow up an ammunition dump when his platoon withdrew in the face of enemy attack and was captured and held by the Chinese as a prisoner of war from April 25, 1951, to August 19, 1953 until after the signing of the Armistice. Private Sisson was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity for his actions during this time in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea. After returning home, he was united in marriage to Esther Bousfield in Parker on October 18, 1953. Marlyn owned and operated Sisson Dry Cleaning in Parker for many years and later worked as a truck driver for Midwest Coast Transport. He was also a member of the Parker American Legion & VFW as well as served on the Parker Fire Department/Ambulance Service. He was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Parker. His greatest joy however was spending time with his family. Grateful for having shared his life are his son Dain and wife Robin of Harrisburg, 3 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren: Joshua (Lori) Sisson of Harrisburg, SD, and their children, Parker & Paige, Justin (Amber) Sisson of Hartford, SD, and their sons, Colton & Wyatt, and Jill Sisson of Harrisburg; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Esther on April 10, 2016, a sister Judy Schriever, and a brother Ronald.

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Marlyn Keith Sisson's memorial is located at: Rosehill Cemetery, Parker, Turner County, USA.
When did Marlyn Keith Sisson death?
Marlyn Keith Sisson death on 14 Nov 2016 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.4117012
Longitude: -97.1399994

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Esther LaFaye Bousfield Sisson

(1926 - 2016)

Siblings

Judy L. Schriever

(1938 - 1982)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.4117012, -97.1399994

2. Saint Christina Cemetery
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6. First Church of God Cemetery
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7. Buller-Ensz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4186000, -97.2828500

8. German Methodist
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Coordinate: 43.5073050, -97.0691760

9. Monroe Reformed Church Cemetery
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12. Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2994003, -97.2003021

13. Chancellor Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3964005, -96.9741974

14. Germantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4170990, -96.9645996

15. Spring Valley Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5325920, -97.2290730

16. Norwegian Pioneer Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4468994, -96.9539032

17. Hurley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2743988, -97.0982971

18. West Vermillion Cemetery
Marion, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4706001, -97.3189011

19. Chancellor Reformed Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3442001, -96.9646988

20. Tieszen Cemetery
Marion, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4219017, -97.3388977

21. Dick Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4528008, -97.3319016

22. Saint Joseph Wellington Cemetery
Humboldt, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5577600, -97.1171400

23. Salem Zion Mennonite Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3507996, -97.3296967

24. Swan Lake Catholic Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2567700, -97.1251300