IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Pete

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Erhardt

Apr 12, 1924 — Dec 2, 2008

Obituary

Pete Erhardt, age 84 of Meadow, passed away on Tuesday morning December 2, 2008 at his home near Meadow.


The Rosary Services for Pete will be held at 10:00 A.M., and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M.; both on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Bison. Fr. Brian Fawcett will officiate and a time of fellowship with a luncheon will be held before going to Gallaway Cemetery at Meadow for the burial.


Special music will be held by Holly Waddell.


Serving as casketbearers are Dan Nelson, Ron Seidel, Bruce Hendrickson, Gerald, Jesse, and Larry Molitor. All friends and family are considered Honorary Bearers.


In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Bison Ambulance.


PETER PAUL ERHARDT "Pete" was born April 12, 1924 in Perkins County, SD to Joseph and Anna (Wentz) Erhardt. He attended school in Lemmon and Grand Central schools. At an early age, he began working on the family farm with his brothers and sisters. Pete lived on a farm northeast of Meadow with his brothers Joe and Frank and his sister Anna and cared for them until there passing.


Following Pete's retirement, he enjoyed driving places and visiting. He also traveled to many states. When his health began to fail, he was able to live on his farm and attend church with the help of many area neighbors and friends. He was able to live in his own home and extremely grateful for the care and compassion shown to him and his family from his special care-giver and friend Audrey Lorius.


Pete enjoyed watching the wildlife and watching sports on television, especially baseball.


He was a lifelong member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Meadow and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Bison.


Pete is survived by 13 nieces and nephews.


He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and brother-in-law, Theresa and Roland Molitor Sr., Eve Erhardt, Anna Mary Erhardt; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, John Sr. and Mary Erhardt, Adam Erhardt, Joseph Erhardt, and Frank Erhardt.


Visitation will be on Friday from 1:00 to 7:00pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon.
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