Obituary for Linda K. Lenards
Linda Lenards, 77, of Kranzburg, SD, went to be with Jesus while surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kranzburg.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Christopher Hughes and Father Richard Baumberger officiating.
Burial will be at the Holy Rosary Church Cemetery in Kranzburg.
Pallbearers will be Tim Lenards, Casey Sichmeller, Jason Lenards, Tony Lenards, Dan Rother and Steve Rother.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in memory of Linda to: Codington County Cares, Make-a-Wish Foundation or Prairie Lakes Home Health.
Linda was born on May 28, 1945 to Albert and Dora (Nelson) Richter of Summit, SD. She attended a one room school across the road from her house. Linda graduated from Summit High School in 1963, attended SDSU and graduated from the National School of Aeronautics. Linda was employed at Stauffer Chemicals of Richmond, California and later worked for six years at Farmers and Merchants Bank of Watertown.
In March 1966, Bob Lenards called Linda and asked her to a Waverly basketball game. On October 12, 1968 they were married in Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kranzburg. Bob and Linda farm north of Kranzburg.
She was well known for her burgers, pizza, brownies, salad dressing cake, mac and cheese and so much more…she loved her Pepsi and popcorn. Linda was always a spectator at her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. She was their biggest cheerleader. She would keep score on any piece of paper she could find in her purse. Linda opened her home to everyone and they always had a place at the table, with a snack and drink of choice and an occasional game of UNO. She loved bowling with her friends the past 28 years. She would remind them to just have fun and not worry about their score. She was kind to everyone and encouraged everyone to Just Be Nice! She rarely missed a birthday or anniversary. She mailed thousands of letters to her family and friends.
Linda was a Codington Co. Northside Hustler’s 4-H Leader for 16 years, a 52-year member of the Modern Homemakers Extension Club, Madonna Church Band, Petunia Bowling Team and an avid SDSU & Waverly/South Shore basketball fan.
Survivors include: her husband of 54 years, Bob Lenards and their five children: Jodi (Dale) Loehrer, Kranzburg; Jared (Dana) Lenards, Greeneville, TN; Jill Lenards, Watertown, SD; Jenna (Mike) Wadzink, Kranzburg and Jeff (Amanda) Lenards, Kranzburg. Thirteen grandchildren: Hilary, Hope, Grant, Hannah, Michael, Michelle, Stephanie, Morgan, Alex, Adrianna, Jonathan, Jordan and Jackson and two great-grandchildren: Waylon and Rhett; one brother, Arvid (Liz Gray) Richter and in-laws: Beth Richter, Francis (Faye) Lenards, Jim (Elaine) Lenards, Donna Lenards, Jim (Diane) Rother, Greg (Kathy) Wall and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Dora Richter; parents-in-law, Frank and Mary Lenards; her brother, Allen Richter; four brothers-in-law: Don, Mike and Hank Lenards & Virgil Hamann and one sister-in-law: Marie Hamann, a niece and nephew Theresa and Jimmy Lenards.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kranzburg.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Christopher Hughes and Father Richard Baumberger officiating.
Burial will be at the Holy Rosary Church Cemetery in Kranzburg.
Pallbearers will be Tim Lenards, Casey Sichmeller, Jason Lenards, Tony Lenards, Dan Rother and Steve Rother.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in memory of Linda to: Codington County Cares, Make-a-Wish Foundation or Prairie Lakes Home Health.
Linda was born on May 28, 1945 to Albert and Dora (Nelson) Richter of Summit, SD. She attended a one room school across the road from her house. Linda graduated from Summit High School in 1963, attended SDSU and graduated from the National School of Aeronautics. Linda was employed at Stauffer Chemicals of Richmond, California and later worked for six years at Farmers and Merchants Bank of Watertown.
In March 1966, Bob Lenards called Linda and asked her to a Waverly basketball game. On October 12, 1968 they were married in Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kranzburg. Bob and Linda farm north of Kranzburg.
She was well known for her burgers, pizza, brownies, salad dressing cake, mac and cheese and so much more…she loved her Pepsi and popcorn. Linda was always a spectator at her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. She was their biggest cheerleader. She would keep score on any piece of paper she could find in her purse. Linda opened her home to everyone and they always had a place at the table, with a snack and drink of choice and an occasional game of UNO. She loved bowling with her friends the past 28 years. She would remind them to just have fun and not worry about their score. She was kind to everyone and encouraged everyone to Just Be Nice! She rarely missed a birthday or anniversary. She mailed thousands of letters to her family and friends.
Linda was a Codington Co. Northside Hustler’s 4-H Leader for 16 years, a 52-year member of the Modern Homemakers Extension Club, Madonna Church Band, Petunia Bowling Team and an avid SDSU & Waverly/South Shore basketball fan.
Survivors include: her husband of 54 years, Bob Lenards and their five children: Jodi (Dale) Loehrer, Kranzburg; Jared (Dana) Lenards, Greeneville, TN; Jill Lenards, Watertown, SD; Jenna (Mike) Wadzink, Kranzburg and Jeff (Amanda) Lenards, Kranzburg. Thirteen grandchildren: Hilary, Hope, Grant, Hannah, Michael, Michelle, Stephanie, Morgan, Alex, Adrianna, Jonathan, Jordan and Jackson and two great-grandchildren: Waylon and Rhett; one brother, Arvid (Liz Gray) Richter and in-laws: Beth Richter, Francis (Faye) Lenards, Jim (Elaine) Lenards, Donna Lenards, Jim (Diane) Rother, Greg (Kathy) Wall and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Dora Richter; parents-in-law, Frank and Mary Lenards; her brother, Allen Richter; four brothers-in-law: Don, Mike and Hank Lenards & Virgil Hamann and one sister-in-law: Marie Hamann, a niece and nephew Theresa and Jimmy Lenards.