Obituary: Lloyd H. Reiman

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In memory of

Lloyd H. Reiman

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 74

Visitation was held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, March 31, 2004, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m CST, all at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church south of Midland.

Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. CST Thursday, April 1, at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Glenn Denke officiating.

Interment was in the St. Peter’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Lloyd Henry Reiman was born October 5, 1929, to Henry and Christine (Riedel) Reiman at Murdo, SD. He and his twin sister Lorraine were baptized at the Murdo hospital.

Lloyd grew up on a farm southeast of Midland and completed his elementary education at rural Liberty School near Midland. He remembered at the age of nine driving the steel-wheeled tractor while his dad handled the Fresno, and together they built the home dam, which still is in use today. Lloyd was confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in 1943. After graduating from Midland High School in 1947, he began farming and ranching with his father. In 1951 he enlisted into the U.S. Air Corps and served for four years during the Korean War. After his discharge in 1955, he returned to farm and ranch with his father. In 1957 Lloyd invested in a cable stack mover from Joy Implement in Midland and began a custom haystack moving business until the 1970’s, during which time he moved 13,000 stacks, some as far as Sonnenschein Ranch northwest of Ft. Pierre. Lloyd often recalled his customers’ hospitality and the friendships he made through this line of work.

Lloyd married Karel Jean Eisenbraun September 30, 1967, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Creighton, SD. In 1968 they purchased the Henry Reiman farm and ranch, where Lloyd had resided since.

Lloyd was a 48-year member of Lutheran Hour Ministries, serving on the LLL Board of Governors for many years. He was also a member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod’s South Dakota district board for nine years and a lifetime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, serving as an elder until his death.

Besides his zest for raising wheat and cattle, Lloyd was an avid sports enthusiast, both as a player and fan, and could recollect many exciting games. In his retirement Lloyd enjoyed restoring old buildings, tractors, and wagons; planting and nurturing shelter belts (the cedar being his favorite tree); and bass fishing with family and friends. Lloyd cherished his family and was delighted that grandson Patrick enjoyed machinery as much as Grandpa did. Lloyd’s family remembers him as a husband and dad who was always there for them as a mentor and spiritual guide who professed his love for the Lord. Teaching Sunday morning Bible class also filled Lloyd with energy and contentment. Lloyd’s greatest mission wish was for all to know and believe this great promise: "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved."

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Karel of rural Midland; two daughters Anne Marie and husband Maynard of rural Dimock, SD; Katherine and her husband Darron of St. Louis Park, MN; two sons, Steven and his wife Jennifer of Pierre, SD; and Mark of Kadoka, SD; one grandchild Patrick; one brother Leonard and his wife Anice of Altoona, WI; brother-in-law Robert List and his wife Elaine of Yankton, SD; and a host of other friends and relatives. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents and twin sister.

In lieu of flowers, several memorials have been established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday, April 1, 2004 11:00 a.m. CST
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Glenn Denke
MUSIC
Dianne Bork – Pianist
Robert Bork – Trumpet
Vocalists
Lorraine Fauske – Fred Eisenbraun
Alice Richter – Alma Crosbie
"Gott Ist Die Liebe"
"O Tannenbaum"
Congregational Hymns
"From All That Dwell Below The Skies"
"Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus"
"I Know That My Redeemer Lives"
USHERS
George Anderson – Herman Bork
William Eckert – Jim Peters
GUEST BOOK ATTENDANTS
Paula Eisenbraun – Tawney Eisenbraun
PALLBEARERS
Steven Reiman – Mark Reiman
Maynard Moege – Darron Nelson
Ed Eisenbraun – Jim Reiman
Dale Reiman – Robert List
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota
"This World Is Not My Home"
"Be thou faithful unto death,
and I will give thee a crown of life"
Rev. 2:10

FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday, April 1, 2004 11:00 a.m. CST
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota

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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Kathy Larson 438 39th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA (3/27/2004)
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in this time of loss. God be with you! ~ Scott & Carla (Peterson) Ochsner Tea, SD (3/27/2004)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lloyd will be missed but forever remembered with love. ~ Peg and Jim Wunder 911 2nd Ave. West, Mobridge, SD 57601 (3/27/2004)
I was a friend of Kathy and Darron in college and wanted to express my sympathy and prayers to Kathy and her family in this time. May you find comfort in knowing your Dad is in a better place. ~ Cori (Zediker) Tonjes 2421 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (3/27/2004)
At this time of sorrow may these truths sustain you...your loved one will always be as close as a memory and the God of all comfort is always as close as a prayer. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Shanda & Dwight Beeler, Megan, Tanner, & Logan Beresford, SD (3/27/2004)
Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. I know Lloyd is in a much better place than we are, but we always miss our love ones when they leave us. ~ Bonnie Nelson Centerville, SD (3/27/2004)
Kathy and Family-
My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time. Please know that we are here for you. ~ Stacy Delzer-Martin Minneapolis, MN (3/27/2004)
Kathy, our hearts go out to you and your family during this most difficutlt time. Our prayer is that our Lord will be your comfort and give you peace and provide special moments of peace, quiet, solace and of course wonderful reflection on special times with your father. Once again, many blessings to you and your family. ~ Steve and Martha Gaylord 40 Grove St., Mahtomedi, MN 55115 (3/27/2004)
Kathy, Darron and Family.

Our deepest sympathy.You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Zoraida, Emigdio and Rosita Golden Valley, MN (3/27/2004)
Kathy and Family. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Deb Lund Target Family Minneapolis, MN (3/27/2004)
Along with the TCOE Department we share your sorrow, and send our deepest sympathy in your great loss. ~ Carol Parks Carol.Parks@target.com (3/27/2004)
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Steve, we love you and are thinking of you. ~ Daniel & Raquel Wunder Hendersonville, TN (3/27/2004)
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My memories of Lloyd are too many to put in one note. Lloyd and all of you had been great neighbors to my parents.. He was a wonderful person. A big lose to the community and some big footsteps to fill, time does help and a strong belief in God will help you get through this. ~ Dorothy & Warren Melcher HCR 74, Box 20, (3/27/2004)
I pray for you and your families. May, God grant you the best. ~ Dean Johannesen Box 186, Wall, SD 57790 (3/27/2004)
I'm deeply sadden to hear about your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Greg & Sherrie Larson 23112 Justice Lane, Rapid City, SD 57703 (3/27/2004)
You and your family have my sincere sympathy. Phil ~ Philip Wilson 18351 Smithville Rd., Elm Springs, SD (3/27/2004)
Margaret and I were both saddened to hear of Lloyd's death. Being brought up in the same church and neighborhood, my memories of Lloyd goes back almost 60 years.
When I and others my age were in JH and SH, Lloyd always welcomed us to play softball and dartball with him and the adults of the congregation.
After I graduated from HS & married and would return for visits to St. Peter's Lutheran, Margaret and I always received special warm greeting from Lloyd and Karel.
I know that his home away from home was only a mile, St. Peter's Lutheran. He spent countless hours at the church making sure that things were "just right," not just okay.
Both my father Chris and brother Curt frequently expressed to me how Lloyd was a "true neighbor'--always there to help, but not there to meddle.
May his memories and the "Promises" of Our Lord be with you in this time of sorrow and reflection. ~ Marvin & Margaret Niedan 30423 Breezewood Rd., Paynesville, MN (3/27/2004)
I always enjoyed visiting with Lloyd all the years I worked in the store. I also appreciate the support and involvement he had in our community and school. Best wishes to all of you go forward. May you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Terry & Laura Nemec 603 W 10th St., Dell Rapids, SD 57022 (3/27/2004)