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In memory of

Charles A. Willert, Sr.

of Belvidere, South Dakota, died on Monday, March 10, 2014 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City at the age of 76

Charles Allen Willert, Sr. was born to Emil and Etta (Griswold) Willert on September 22, 1937 at home in Kadoka. He was baptized at the Belvidere Presbyterian Church. Charles attended Willert Country School before graduating from Belvidere High School in 1955. He qualified to ride in the Texas State High School Rodeo in Bareback as a junior in high school.

Charles married Jeanette Shockley in 1955 and in their marriage they had three children. Charles married Romona Handley in 1974 and in their marriage they had one son. Charles lived in the Belvidere, Midland, Kadoka, Belle Fourche, St.Onge and Batesland South Dakota areas, Gordon, Nebraska and Meridan, Wyoming areas. Charles worked for the State of South Dakota, Jackson County, and multiple ranch jobs, including Presho and Philip Livestock Auctions. Charles was a current member of the Belvidere Presbyterian Church. Charles was a cowboy at heart.

Charles is survived by a son Chuck Willert, Jr. (Ann) of Wasilla, Alaska; a daughter Jackie Cavanaugh (Bill) of Riverton Wyoming; four grandchildren Codi, Jeremiah, Abby, and Eli; five great-grand children; three step-children Derick Handley (Jill) of New Salem, North Dakota, Reece Handley of Denver, Colorado and Troy Handley of Denver; a brother Oliver Willert of Kadoka; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Charles was preceded in death by a daughter Janine Willert; a son Stacey Willert; both parents Emil and Etta Willert; three brothers Marvin Willert, Robert Willert, Kenneth Willert; and a great-grandson Mason Briggs.

A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Belvidere Community Church, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.

Interment will be at the Belvidere Cemetery.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 11:00 a.m.
Belvidere Presbyterian Church
Belvidere, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin

MUSIC
Syd Iwan - Pianist
“I’ll Fly Away”
“Amazing Grace”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
Special Music
“Just As I Am”
“Riding a Horse in Heaven”
“Choices”

USHERS
Charles’ Great-Grandchildren
Naomi and Kellen

INTERMENT
Belvidere Cemetery
Belvidere, South Dakota



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Celebration of life service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Belvidere Community Church.

Interment: Belvidere Cemetery.

  • Oh my gosh, so sorry for your loss,please keep us informed of services. Our deepest sympathy to you. ~ Penny Stahl 23439 11 Mile Rd-Midland,SD (3/10/2014)
  • So sorry to hear about my old friend Chuck. I just visited with him the other day. He will be missed. My condolences to Chuck's family. A good friend Mike. ~ Mike Livermont Belvidere,SD (3/10/2014)
  • We are so sorry yo hear of Charles passing, our condolences go out to all the family. Charles was a very nice man and so easy to visit with, another good cowboy gone. ~ Chris and Diana Elwood Volborg, MT (3/10/2014)
  • I have enjoyed a friendship with Charles for many years and I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Willert family. ~ John Brooks Lake Andes, SD (3/10/2014)
  • we extend our deepest sympathy to the family. He was a friend to everyone that knew him. May he rest in peace. ~ Jan & Larry Miller Kadoka (3/10/2014)
  • I'm very sorry to hear of Charlie's passing... my friend Mona's husband and dear Stacy's father. My husband Jay and I send our sympathy to all of you. ~ Beth Morey Belle Fourche, SD (3/10/2014)
  • So sorry to hear of Chuck's passing, he was a good guy. I used to keep stacy's pickup going, when they lived in Murdo. It was always fun to visit with him when he came to town. ~ Chris Feddersen Murdo (3/10/2014)
  • I am so sorry for your lost; was not expecting to read this today. I remember when Charles & Family (when you kids were little) lived sort of across from Grandma Addison in west end of Belvidere. Now only Uncle Oliver left. May you have many "remember-whens" and great memories as you visit with friends and family during this sad time. God Bless. Beryl (Addison) Geer ~ Beryl (Addison) Geer Gillette, WY (3/10/2014)
  • Charles worked on my ranch for several years. He did an excellent job for myself and sister. My condolances to his family. ~ Nancy Phipps 2653 CR 3210, Campbell. TX (3/10/2014)
  • Charles will be greatly missed. I have fond memories in our family reunions and our younger days. He was always so pleasant to my folks and had a special place in my mother, Lila Griswold's heart. my condolences to his family. ~ Joyce Glynn 123 Wedgewood Drive Rapid City, SD (3/10/2014)
  • Deepest sympathy to Charles family, Jackie and Chuck. He was always in a good mood. I remember him in our high school years, he used to come to Kadoka for school dances.
    Cherish your fun family memories.     ~ Joe and Betty Lou Stratton Kadoka (3/10/2014)
  • We are very sorry to hear about your dad Jackie and CHUCK.depending on this crazy weather,Hopefully we will get to see you all.and catch up over last forty years . ~ KENT and CINDY OCONNELL W9465 Yellow River DR.Spooner WI (3/10/2014)
  • I am truly sorry to hear about your dad.I didn't know him real well but was a nice guy .I will try to make it to funeral; and we can catch up on our lives. ~ KENT and CINDY OCONNELL W9464 Yellow River DR.Spooner WI (3/10/2014)
  • Our thoughts and Prayers are with Charles's family. Loren and Charles worked together at Petsch Ranch at Meridan, WY. Chuck was a happy go lucky kind of guy. Always had a smile, and was willing to help out at anytime. We have very fond memories of Charles. With Sympathy, Loren and Shirley Isbell ~ Loren and Shirley Isbell 2934 Rd 60 Veteran, WY 82243 (3/10/2014)