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Merlyn Leroy Van Hove

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Birth	:	12 Jul 1944 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	19 May 2021 Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	South Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.6228800, -96.6776300
Plot	:	Secftion 2 Grave # 111 Interment 4 Aug 2021
Description	:	Merlyn Van Hove, age 76, passed away Wednesday May 19, 2021 at his home of rural Freeman, S.D. Merlyn had a passion for all things related to his family, friends and the wellbeing of livestock and had an incredible and overwhelming wealth of knowledge related to all things cattle. Merlyn was born July 12, 1944 to the late Harvey Van Hove and Norma Hovaldt Van Hove in Sioux Falls, S.D. Merlyn was an avid cattleman, owning and operating his own cattle and dairy farm. He was associated with Curtiss Breeding Service and AI'd cattle throughout his life,... Read More	Merlyn Van Hove, age 76, passed away Wednesday May 19, 2021 at his home of rural Freeman, S.D. Merlyn had a passion for all things related to his family, friends and the wellbeing of livestock and had an incredible and overwhelming wealth of knowledge related to all things cattle. Merlyn was born July 12, 1944 to the late Harvey Van Hove and Norma Hovaldt Van Hove in Sioux Falls, S.D. Merlyn was an avid cattleman, owning and operating his own cattle and dairy farm. He was associated with Curtiss Breeding Service and AI'd cattle throughout his life, making many a lifelong friend along the way. Prior to the move to the farm outside Freeman in 1970, Merlyn had been in the US Navy for four years, from 1965 to 1969. He fondly remembered his time in the service and had the utmost respect for all service members, including those within his immediate family and was honorably discharged as a Marine mechanics E5, who'd proudly served on the USS SHANGRI-LA CV-38. Throughout Merlyn's life in Turner County, he was always willing to give his time to organizations that mattered to him such as the 4-H club, Freeman School Board and countless other worthwhile causes. Merlyn married Karen Ann Enstrom, Nov. 6, 1965 and from that union they were blessed with three sons: Lee of Lennox, S.D., Jay and wife Hazel of Winnipeg, Canada and Adam of rural Freeman. The love for his three grandchildren was always on display, with three of them to mention: Halle of rural Menno, S.D., along with Maverick and Evelyn of Winnipeg, Canada. Additional survivors include brothers: Lyle (Deb) Van Hove of Parker, S.D.; Scott (Dierck Casselman) Van Hove of Miami, Fla. and Reed (Tammy) Van Hove of Elgin, Minn. Surviving sisters include: Nina (Doug) Behm of Shrewsbury, Mass.; Nita Wirth of Sioux Falls and Rita (Mike) Snowden of Sioux Falls; sister-in-law Karen Van Hove of Las Vegas, Nev., along with special nieces and nephews of note including Jonda (John) Heckel of Shakopee, Minn. and Sonya Rippe of St Louis Park, Minn., Tami (Riston) Berens of rural Marion, Mike Van Hove of rural Parker and Nicole and Elizabeth Barlow of Minneapolis, Minn. Preceding him in death are parents, Harvey and Norma Van Hove; siblings and in-laws Keith and Victoria Van Hove, Larry Van Hove, David Van Hove, Donna Towne, Karla Rollins, Jean Ellen Schrag and Ardis and Ross Walker. Also preceding him in death were sister-in-law Kathy Van Hove and Glenn Rippe. Merlyn cared deeply for sick children and fellow servicemen and women which led him to supporting causes that he believed in, such as St Jude Children's Research Hospital and Disabled American Veterans. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, please feel free to contribute to one of these two worthy charities. An informal celebration of life will be held Thursday evening, May 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hofmeister Funeral Home in Parker. Feel free to stop by to talk to the boys and one another to reminisce about our individual times with Merlyn. Coffee, iced tea, lemonade and cookies will be served.

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Where is Merlyn Leroy Van Hove's memorial?
Merlyn Leroy Van Hove's memorial is located at: South Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA.
When did Merlyn Leroy Van Hove death?
Merlyn Leroy Van Hove death on 19 May 2021 in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Merlyn Leroy Van Hove's memorial?
Latitude: 43.6228800
Longitude: -96.6776300

Family Members:

Parent

Harvey L. Van Hove

(1918 - 1987)

Norma Marie Hovaldt Van Hove

(1920 - 1997)

Siblings

David H. Van Hove

(1947 - 1984)

Ardis M Van Hove Walker

(1950 - 2021)

Jean Ellen Van Hove Schrag

(1960 - 1978)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. South Dakota Veterans Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6228800, -96.6776300

2. Minnehaha County Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6025009, -96.7003021

3. Swedona Covenant Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6394100, -96.6311500

4. Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5786018, -96.7117004

5. Berg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6122017, -96.7514038

6. Peterson Cemetery
Renner, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6403900, -96.7534300

7. Brandon Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5877991, -96.5919037

8. Hills of Rest Memorial Park
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5483017, -96.6821976

9. Mount Zion Cemetery
Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5438423, -96.6973495

10. Sons of Israel Cemetery
Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5435410, -96.6966400

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5421982, -96.6988983

12. Dalemoe Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6698000, -96.7715600

13. Calvary Episcopal Cathedral Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5423000, -96.7279100

14. Split Rock Lutheran Church Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6460500, -96.5519000

15. Pioneer Cemetery
Sverdrup Township, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7050018, -96.7406006

16. Woodlawn Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5257988, -96.7133026

17. Bethel Cemetery
Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5872002, -96.8107986

18. East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery
Baltic, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7321500, -96.6994100

19. Beaver Valley Lutheran Cemetery
Valley Springs, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5871680, -96.5324020

20. Hokenson Cemetery
East Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5338650, -96.5854450

21. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7318200, -96.6297480

22. West Nidaros Lutheran Church Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7027300, -96.7926200

23. South Beaver Valley Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5592003, -96.5366974

24. Monson Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5146970, -96.5990070