Ronald H. Tempel
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Ronald H. Tempel

  • September 10, 1939 - February 9, 2012
  • Milbank, South Dakota
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“Kathy, I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am on your loss of Ron. He was a very special person and I felt honored to take care of him while at...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Donna Karksy - custer, SD

“I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Ron was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I Remember him coming into the yard...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Brian Helmbrecht - SD

“Kathy, If words of caring and concern could heal your loss in some way,Please know they are being sent to you and yours today. With Deepest Sympathy...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: francis & Lori Spors - Milbank, SD

“Kathy:My Thoughts & Prayers are with you,God Bless You and Comfort you. Jane ( Giedd ) Hein ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Jane Hein - DeSmet, SD

“To Ronnie's Family: So sorry to learn of Ronnie's passing. He and I were classmates at Wilmot. It was good to see him at our 50th class reunion in...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Dorothy Piechowski - Breckenridge, MN

“Kathy and family, Just wanted to send my sympathy and prayers your way. Cherish you memories, and Ron will be in your hearts forever. He is in a...Read More » ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Peggy Gibson - Huron, SD

“Cindy & Brian, We're very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sheila & Todd Bretschneider ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Sheila & Todd Bretschneider - MN

“Kathy, So sorry to hear about your husband, Kathy. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories! ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Tom and Gerri McMillan - Brandon, SD

“To the families of Cindy, Brian and Kathy, Sorry for the loss of your Dad,husband,grandfather and father in law. He was a special person! Remember...Read More » ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Susan Lester - Milbank, SD

“Dear Kathy, So sorry to hear about your husband and want you to know our love and prayers are with you, Royal and Ione Gamber ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Ione Gamber - TX

“I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Amy Harms - Watertown, SD

“Cindy & family- My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Laurel Morris - Aberdeen, SD

“We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that all the cherished memories of Ron bring you peace and comfort. With Sympathy ...Read More » ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Marline & Zeke Waldner - Huron, SD

“Brian and Cindy, We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I can always remember his sense of humor and ability to joke with...Read More » ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Jesse & Becca Briggs and family - SD

“Thinking of you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We can all find peace that Uncle Ronnie is at peace and in no pain. ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: David&Kimberly Molengraaf - TX

“My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Cindy. ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Carmal - Milbank, SD


Ronald Tempel, age 72 of Milbank passed away February 9, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Officiating will be Rev. Jeffrey P. Spencer, Rev. Wayne Prien, and Rev. Jason Gorham. Visitation will be Monday at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank from 5 – 7 p.m.; on Tuesday at Mundwiler Faith Chapel in Wilmot from 5 – 7 p.m.; and continue at the church on Wednesday, one hour prior to the service. The organist will be Sharon Ammann. Honorary bearers will be: James Gorham, Jason Gorham, Rob Moore, Allen Theye, and Kent Englund. Casket bearers will be: Myron Tempel, Craig Tempel, Nathan Tempel, Kyle Tempel, Casey Tempel, and Dale Rethke. Ronald Henry Tempel was born September 10, 1939, on the family farm near Marvin, SD. He was the son of John and Minerva (Fish) Tempel. He grew up in the Wilmot area and graduated from Wilmot High School. He did road work on Highway 15 around Wilmot, and then through Platte and Eden, SD. He did farm work in Montana before returning to South Dakota. He was united in marriage with Carol Rethke. Ron was a cattle hauler. He later began working at the Big Stone Canning Factory for one year, working as a cowboy, feeding and herding cattle. He later moved to Milbank and worked for Valley Queen Cheese Factory. In 1966, he began his career with Dakota Granite Company and retired from there in 1997. He was united in marriage with Kathy Moore on September 7, 1990, in Huron, SD. Ron built several garages, utility sheds, home additions , a few apartments, as well as his own home in the Milbank area. He loved carpentry and enjoyed the work. He retired early after a bad fall. Ron's family will treasure the memories of his humor and great story telling. He enjoyed life, laughter, and most of all, his family. Ron is survived by his wife, Kathy Tempel of Milbank, SD; one son, Brian (Penny) Tempel of Milbank, SD; one daughter, Cindy (Kevin) Krakow of Strandburg, SD; three step sons: James (Sarah) Gorham of Watertown, SD; Jason (Nicole) Gorham of Stockton, CA; Rob (Christa) Moore of Marshfield, WI; 11 grandchildren; two brothers: Lawrence (Linda) Tempel of Surprise, AZ; Russell (Mary) Tempel of Wilmot, SD; one sister, Sharon Riedberger of Los Alamitos, CA; and sister-in-law: Milly Tempel of Wilmot; SD; as well as many nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, John and Minerva Tempel and one brother, Gerald Tempel.

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