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Maurice Gale Schlaht

Birth	:	6 Aug 1924 Herrick, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	21 May 2010 Burke, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Herrick Cemetery, Herrick, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1110000, -99.1970000
Description	:	Maurice Gale Schlaht, the eighth of ten children, was born August 6, 1924 at Herrick, South Dakota to Daniel and Amelia (Hochhalter) Schlaht and he died May 21, 2010 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Burke, South Dakota, surrounded by his family, at the age of 85 years. Maurie received his education in Herrick and area country schools. He graduated from Burke High School in 1944 after returning from Moline, Illinois where he worked for two years to help support his family. He was active in football, baseball and track. He continued his love for sports by watching and supporting his... Read More	Maurice Gale Schlaht, the eighth of ten children, was born August 6, 1924 at Herrick, South Dakota to Daniel and Amelia (Hochhalter) Schlaht and he died May 21, 2010 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Burke, South Dakota, surrounded by his family, at the age of 85 years. Maurie received his education in Herrick and area country schools. He graduated from Burke High School in 1944 after returning from Moline, Illinois where he worked for two years to help support his family. He was active in football, baseball and track. He continued his love for sports by watching and supporting his children and grandchildren as they participated in their sporting events. Maurie was united in marriage to Sylvia Jean Iler on December 21, 1952 in Burke. They remained in Burke the rest of their 57 years together. To this union five children were born: Maurice James, Jr., Gregg Dana, Melinda Jean, Brenda Jo and Jody Marie. He instilled in them the values of life and the importance of faith and family. He loved to spend time with his family fishing, hunting, dancing, going for drives, playing catch, cards and yahtzee. As his health failed, he was happiest in the presence of his family and friends with his little puppy Millie close by. He was an avid goose and pheasant hunter. Some of his fondest memories included hunts in the Buryanek area. Maurie was in the excavation business with his father-in-law, Marvin Iler, until 1965. He was deputy sheriff of Gregory County for ten years. He served as Chief of Police for the City of Burke until his retirement. He was an active member of the Burke United Methodist Church and served on the Board for several years. He was also a member of the Burke Volunteer Fire Department, a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star as well as the Peace Officers Association. In addition to his parents, Maurie was preceded in death by his four brothers: George, Elmon, Sol and Gilbert; three sisters: Gertie Fitzgibbons, Leota Morat and Velma Morat; and a granddaughter Hope Schlaht Grommesh. Maurie is survived by Sylvia, his devoted and loving wife of 57 years; his children: Maurice James, Jr. of Gregory, SD; Gregg (Joan) of Lockhart, TX; Melinda Kruse of Luverne, MN; Brenda (Arlyn) Klundt of Lead, SD; Jody (Pat) O'Brien of Sioux Falls, SD; nine grandchildren: Benjamin Schlaht of Bedford, TX; Brandon Schlaht of Rapid City, SD; Amy and Grant Schlaht of Lockhart, TX; Whitney and Jennifer Kruse of Luverne, MN; Austin (Kristen) Klundt of Harrisburg, SD; Joshua Klundt of Sioux Falls, SD; Grace Grommesh of Sioux Falls, SD; one great-grandson, Evan Klundt of Harrisburg, SD; two sisters: Margaret (Bert) Dickman of Brooklyn, NY and Elizabeth Ahlstrand of Peoria, IL; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Burke. Burial will be in the Herrick Cemetery, Herrick, SD. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 PM, with a 7 PM prayer service, at the church. Clausen Funeral Home, Burke, was in charge of arrangements.

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Maurice Gale Schlaht's memorial is located at: Herrick Cemetery, Herrick, Gregory County, USA.
When did Maurice Gale Schlaht death?
Maurice Gale Schlaht death on 21 May 2010 in Burke, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.1110000
Longitude: -99.1970000

Family Members:

Parent

Daniel Jakob “Dan” Schlaht

(1888 - 1951)

Amelia Hochhalter Schlaht

(1887 - 1969)

Spouse

Sylvia Jean Iler Schlaht

(1932 - 2021)

Siblings

George Fred Schlaht

(1915 - 1921)

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Coordinate: 43.1110000, -99.1970000

2. Gregory County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1253014, -99.2866974

3. Johnson Family Cemetery
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6. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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7. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1847000, -99.3022003

8. Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0094337, -99.1375152

9. Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9730988, -99.1564026

10. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9977989, -99.3139038

11. Petersen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2539558, -99.1770172

12. Peace Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0816994, -99.3946991

13. German Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9696999, -99.1350021

14. Lutheran Cemetery
Naper, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585980, -99.1268810

15. Spotted Tail Cemetery
Jamison, Keya Paha County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9799995, -99.3324966

16. Sully Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2770000, -99.2380000

17. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Naper, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9586400, -99.0905900

18. Knoll Crest Cemetery
Naper, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9589005, -99.0875015

19. Sutton Family Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2329900, -99.0216200

20. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0327988, -98.9796982

21. Lucas Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2991560, -99.2189780

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0816994, -98.9413986

23. Rosebud Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -98.9405975

24. Lucas Catholic Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3005981, -99.2193985