The Mass of Christian Burial for Louis "Bud" O'Donnell, age 85 of Morristown, will be held at 10:00 am Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morristown. Fr Kevin Achbach will officiate with burial in the Morristown Hillside Cemetery.
A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday evening at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Special music will be provided by Leslie Niederman, organist.
Serving as casketbearers are Jerry Tomac, Lee Tomac, Ron Tomac, Jim Uhrig, Joe Buche Jr., Steve Buche, and Gerald O'Donnell. All of Bud's grandchildren and great-grandchildren are considered honorary bearers.
A memorial has been established.
LOUIS ROGER O'DONNELL "Bud" was born July 26, 1924 at Morristown, SD to Leo B. and Julia Ann (Clark) O'Donnell. He attended Sherman School and graduated from Morristown High School in 1943. At an early age, he began working on the farm.
He also worked for Charlie Duncan lambing sheep on the prairie. Bud was united in marriage on February 14, 1956 in Buffalo, SD to Elaine Marie (Uhrig) O'Donnell who was widowed with sons, Charles and Robert Jr. Born to Bud and Elaine were four daughters, Rita, Debra, Michelle, and Mary Lucille.
Most of Bud's married years were spent on their ranch south of Morristown where he enjoyed working with horses, farming, ranching, riding horseback, and roping. He held fond memories of Sunday afternoon family horseback outings.
Following the death of his wife Elaine on July 22, 2007, Bud moved to Morristown and then when his health failed, he relocated to Pierre, SD.
There was nothing Bud liked better than a good joke, unless it was a good prank. He was an avid reader, especially Louis Lamour westerns, and enjoyed watching western movies, especially Bonanza, The Rifleman, and Gunsmoke. Bud served on the Sherman Township Board as a clerk for many years, and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Bud passed away on Monday morning, February 22, 2010 at Kelly's Retirement Home in Pierre, SD.
Surviving family members include his 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law, Rita Wagner, Pierre, SD, Deb and Keith Gebhart, Gillette, WY, 1 son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Nita O'Donnell, Keldron, SD, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Kathryn Damberger, Gillette, WY, Grace Tomac, Lemmon, SD, Leola Buche, St. Paul, MN, and 1 brother, Lloyd O'Donnell, Morristown, SD, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elaine, 2 daughters, Michelle and Mary O'Donnell, one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Peggy Richter, 3 brothers, Jim, Leo Eugene, and Robert Thomas O'Donnell Sr., and one infant grandson, Ryan Scott Gebhart.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 to 5:30 pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon and on Friday one hour prior to services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morristown
A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday evening at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Special music will be provided by Leslie Niederman, organist.
Serving as casketbearers are Jerry Tomac, Lee Tomac, Ron Tomac, Jim Uhrig, Joe Buche Jr., Steve Buche, and Gerald O'Donnell. All of Bud's grandchildren and great-grandchildren are considered honorary bearers.
A memorial has been established.
LOUIS ROGER O'DONNELL "Bud" was born July 26, 1924 at Morristown, SD to Leo B. and Julia Ann (Clark) O'Donnell. He attended Sherman School and graduated from Morristown High School in 1943. At an early age, he began working on the farm.
He also worked for Charlie Duncan lambing sheep on the prairie. Bud was united in marriage on February 14, 1956 in Buffalo, SD to Elaine Marie (Uhrig) O'Donnell who was widowed with sons, Charles and Robert Jr. Born to Bud and Elaine were four daughters, Rita, Debra, Michelle, and Mary Lucille.
Most of Bud's married years were spent on their ranch south of Morristown where he enjoyed working with horses, farming, ranching, riding horseback, and roping. He held fond memories of Sunday afternoon family horseback outings.
Following the death of his wife Elaine on July 22, 2007, Bud moved to Morristown and then when his health failed, he relocated to Pierre, SD.
There was nothing Bud liked better than a good joke, unless it was a good prank. He was an avid reader, especially Louis Lamour westerns, and enjoyed watching western movies, especially Bonanza, The Rifleman, and Gunsmoke. Bud served on the Sherman Township Board as a clerk for many years, and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Bud passed away on Monday morning, February 22, 2010 at Kelly's Retirement Home in Pierre, SD.
Surviving family members include his 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law, Rita Wagner, Pierre, SD, Deb and Keith Gebhart, Gillette, WY, 1 son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Nita O'Donnell, Keldron, SD, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Kathryn Damberger, Gillette, WY, Grace Tomac, Lemmon, SD, Leola Buche, St. Paul, MN, and 1 brother, Lloyd O'Donnell, Morristown, SD, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elaine, 2 daughters, Michelle and Mary O'Donnell, one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Peggy Richter, 3 brothers, Jim, Leo Eugene, and Robert Thomas O'Donnell Sr., and one infant grandson, Ryan Scott Gebhart.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 to 5:30 pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon and on Friday one hour prior to services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morristown
The Mass of Christian Burial for Louis "Bud" O'Donnell, age 85 of Morristown, will be held at 10:00 am Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morristown. Fr Kevin Achbach will officiate with burial in the Morristown Hillside Cemetery.
A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday evening at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Special music will be provided by Leslie Niederman, organist.
Serving as casketbearers are Jerry Tomac, Lee Tomac, Ron Tomac, Jim Uhrig, Joe Buche Jr., Steve Buche, and Gerald O'Donnell. All of Bud's grandchildren and great-grandchildren are considered honorary bearers.
A memorial has been established.
LOUIS ROGER O'DONNELL "Bud" was born July 26, 1924 at Morristown, SD to Leo B. and Julia Ann (Clark) O'Donnell. He attended Sherman School and graduated from Morristown High School in 1943. At an early age, he began working on the farm.
He also worked for Charlie Duncan lambing sheep on the prairie. Bud was united in marriage on February 14, 1956 in Buffalo, SD to Elaine Marie (Uhrig) O'Donnell who was widowed with sons, Charles and Robert Jr. Born to Bud and Elaine were four daughters, Rita, Debra, Michelle, and Mary Lucille.
Most of Bud's married years were spent on their ranch south of Morristown where he enjoyed working with horses, farming, ranching, riding horseback, and roping. He held fond memories of Sunday afternoon family horseback outings.
Following the death of his wife Elaine on July 22, 2007, Bud moved to Morristown and then when his health failed, he relocated to Pierre, SD.
There was nothing Bud liked better than a good joke, unless it was a good prank. He was an avid reader, especially Louis Lamour westerns, and enjoyed watching western movies, especially Bonanza, The Rifleman, and Gunsmoke. Bud served on the Sherman Township Board as a clerk for many years, and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Bud passed away on Monday morning, February 22, 2010 at Kelly's Retirement Home in Pierre, SD.
Surviving family members include his 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law, Rita Wagner, Pierre, SD, Deb and Keith Gebhart, Gillette, WY, 1 son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Nita O'Donnell, Keldron, SD, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Kathryn Damberger, Gillette, WY, Grace Tomac, Lemmon, SD, Leola Buche, St. Paul, MN, and 1 brother, Lloyd O'Donnell, Morristown, SD, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elaine, 2 daughters, Michelle and Mary O'Donnell, one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Peggy Richter, 3 brothers, Jim, Leo Eugene, and Robert Thomas O'Donnell Sr., and one infant grandson, Ryan Scott Gebhart.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 to 5:30 pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon and on Friday one hour prior to services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morristown
A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday evening at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Special music will be provided by Leslie Niederman, organist.
Serving as casketbearers are Jerry Tomac, Lee Tomac, Ron Tomac, Jim Uhrig, Joe Buche Jr., Steve Buche, and Gerald O'Donnell. All of Bud's grandchildren and great-grandchildren are considered honorary bearers.
A memorial has been established.
LOUIS ROGER O'DONNELL "Bud" was born July 26, 1924 at Morristown, SD to Leo B. and Julia Ann (Clark) O'Donnell. He attended Sherman School and graduated from Morristown High School in 1943. At an early age, he began working on the farm.
He also worked for Charlie Duncan lambing sheep on the prairie. Bud was united in marriage on February 14, 1956 in Buffalo, SD to Elaine Marie (Uhrig) O'Donnell who was widowed with sons, Charles and Robert Jr. Born to Bud and Elaine were four daughters, Rita, Debra, Michelle, and Mary Lucille.
Most of Bud's married years were spent on their ranch south of Morristown where he enjoyed working with horses, farming, ranching, riding horseback, and roping. He held fond memories of Sunday afternoon family horseback outings.
Following the death of his wife Elaine on July 22, 2007, Bud moved to Morristown and then when his health failed, he relocated to Pierre, SD.
There was nothing Bud liked better than a good joke, unless it was a good prank. He was an avid reader, especially Louis Lamour westerns, and enjoyed watching western movies, especially Bonanza, The Rifleman, and Gunsmoke. Bud served on the Sherman Township Board as a clerk for many years, and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Bud passed away on Monday morning, February 22, 2010 at Kelly's Retirement Home in Pierre, SD.
Surviving family members include his 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law, Rita Wagner, Pierre, SD, Deb and Keith Gebhart, Gillette, WY, 1 son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Nita O'Donnell, Keldron, SD, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Kathryn Damberger, Gillette, WY, Grace Tomac, Lemmon, SD, Leola Buche, St. Paul, MN, and 1 brother, Lloyd O'Donnell, Morristown, SD, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elaine, 2 daughters, Michelle and Mary O'Donnell, one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Peggy Richter, 3 brothers, Jim, Leo Eugene, and Robert Thomas O'Donnell Sr., and one infant grandson, Ryan Scott Gebhart.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 to 5:30 pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon and on Friday one hour prior to services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morristown
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