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Thomas Herschel Torkelson

Birth	:	17 Apr 1918 Frankfort, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	21 Apr 2007 Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Spink County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.8784800, -98.2965200
Description	:	Thomas Herschel Torkelson, 89, of Redfield, SD, died April 21, 2007 at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. His funeral will be Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at the United Methodist Church in Frankfort. Reverend Grace Rhodes will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Frankfort with full military rites. Visitation at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. www.thelenfuneralhome.com Herschel was born April 17, 1918 on a farm near Frankfort to Thomas Aksel and Clora Myrtle (Coldren) Torkelson. He graduated from Frankfort High School in 1936. Herschel married the love of his life, Edith Esther... Read More	Thomas Herschel Torkelson, 89, of Redfield, SD, died April 21, 2007 at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. His funeral will be Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at the United Methodist Church in Frankfort. Reverend Grace Rhodes will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Frankfort with full military rites. Visitation at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. www.thelenfuneralhome.com Herschel was born April 17, 1918 on a farm near Frankfort to Thomas Aksel and Clora Myrtle (Coldren) Torkelson. He graduated from Frankfort High School in 1936. Herschel married the love of his life, Edith Esther Seaman of Doland on June 29, 1939. Herschel served in the United States Navy in WWII from 1944 to 1946, serving in the Philippine Islands. Herschel and Edith lived in Dearborn, MI, Mitchell, SD, Redfield, SD, Willmar, MN and Doland before moving to Frankfort in 1949. Herschel built the home they lived in on the corner of Maple and Monroe. In 1951, he established his own business called Torkelson Plumbing and Heating. He performed electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning jobs around the Doland, Frankfort and Redfield areas until he retired in 1985. Always active in his community, he served as Mayor of Frankfort for a term and was a member of the Frankfort Fire Department for forty-one years. Herschel and Edith were long time members of the Frankfort Methodist Church. He was highly active in both the Order of the Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge. He held leadership positions in both organizations for over sixty years. He served as President of the Board of Trustees of the Building Committee for the establishment and building of the Eastern Star Home of South Dakota in Redfield where he resided during the last few months of his life. Herschel enjoyed his many years of work in the plumbing and heating business in addition to his social relationship and friendship with his clients, neighbors and friends. He also loved to sing and his beautiful singing voice was in demand for many church and area events over the years. Herschel is survived by his son Larry (Jane) Torkelson of Vermillion, SD; two grandchildren Jeff (Lisa) Torkelson of Ft Lauderdale, FL; and Tracy Ferguson of Vermillion, SD; and two great grandchildren: Taylor and Braeden Ferguson. Herschel was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Edith in 2000 and three brothers. Herschel and Edith's long association with their organizations and their many friends were an important part of his life's joys. Herschel was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle.

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Thomas Herschel Torkelson's memorial is located at: Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Spink County, USA.
When did Thomas Herschel Torkelson death?
Thomas Herschel Torkelson death on 21 Apr 2007 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.8784800
Longitude: -98.2965200

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Aksel Torkelson

(1884 - 1955)

Clora Myrtle Torkelson

(1897 - 1983)

Spouse

Edith Esther Seamon Torkelson

(1918 - 2000)

Siblings

Children

Keith Larry Torkelson

(1940 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Frankfort Cemetery
Frankfort, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8784800, -98.2965200

2. Saint Ann Cemetery
Frankfort, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8821983, -98.3028030

3. Poor Farm Cemetery
Frankfort, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8836350, -98.3591071

4. Guttenberg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8205986, -98.2972031

5. Glendale Colony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7999900, -98.2856600

6. Irving Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7751500, -98.2203600

7. Clifton Cemetery
Clifton Township, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0106010, -98.3197021

8. Spink Colony Cemetery
Spink Colony, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7440800, -98.2923800

9. Crandon Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7825012, -98.4436035

10. Ebenezer Cemetery
Doland, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7602997, -98.1797028

11. Graceland Cemetery
Tulare, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7481003, -98.3861008

12. Rose Hill Cemetery
Doland, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7484600, -98.1993600

13. Irving Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7486000, -98.1986008

14. Doland Cemetery
Doland, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8993988, -98.0828018

15. Saint Bernard Cemetery
Redfield, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8857994, -98.5139008

16. Greenlawn Cemetery
Redfield, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8857994, -98.5164032

17. South Dakota Developmental Center Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8880120, -98.5234880

18. Hillestad Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6944008, -98.2596970

19. Tulare Cemetery
Tulare, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7486000, -98.4922028

20. Ashton Cemetery
Ashton, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9914017, -98.5224991

21. Emmanuel Mennonite Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7041300, -98.1207900

22. Hillside Colony Cemetery
Hillside Colony, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7404700, -98.0486100

23. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Turton, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0479660, -98.0899500

24. Sunnyside Cemetery
Turton, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0472600, -98.0849800