Memorial services for Edward "Pete" Barnhart, age 71, of Lemmon, SD, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Prince of Peace Chapel of the Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon, SD. Pastor Bob Johnson will officiate with inurnment in the Scholaas Cemetery.

Edward "Pete" Dean Barnhart was born on May 14, 1943, in Lemmon, SD, to Bariah and Ida (Wedekind) Barnhart. He grew up 17 miles south of Haynes, ND in Barrett Township Perkins County, SD. He attended King School through the 8th grade.

Following his schooling, he began a career in road construction. He worked for Larson-Tygen Construction driving trucks and operating heavy machinery. He later retired to the family farm, helping with the operation and caring for his parents, which allowed them to stay in their own home.

Following the passing of his parents, Pete along with his brother, Joseph, moved into Lemmon, SD. Pete enjoyed hunting, fishing, firearms, and target practice. He especially enjoyed visiting with his friends over a cup of coffee at the Lemmon Pit Stop.

Pete passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Five Counties Nursing Home in Lemmon, SD.

He is survived by his sisters, Shirley (Myron) Larson, Mott, ND and Margaret Troll, Kansas City, MO; brother, Joseph Barnhart, Lemmon, SD; three nephews, Monty (Jackie) Larson, Daniel Barnhart and Jason Troll; three nieces, Myria (Steve) Perry, Kelli (Thomas) Murphy and Pattie (J.P.) Oberlechner; and special lifelong friends, Denny and Dorene Brabazon, Lemmon, SD.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bariah and Ida Barnhart.