Obituary: Rusty Baye

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM (Mountain).

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

Interment

PRIVATE FAMILY INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

Visitation

Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm with a vigil service starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.

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In memory of

Rusty Baye

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 58

Russell Warren “Rusty” Baye was born April 27, 1963, in Philip, South Dakota, the son of Richard and Teddy (Gibson) Baye. He grew up and received his education in Philip, where he lived much of his life.

Rusty was united in marriage to Johanna Grenz on October 12, 1991, and in April of 1992, their son Richie was born. He was so proud of Richie from Day 1. He enjoyed doing whatever he could with him, including showing him how to run and work on ATV’s and lawn mowers. He also taught him things about camping, fishing, and hunting. Rusty enjoyed watching Richie in his school activities, but most of all he enjoyed hunting and spending time with him.

Rusty worked for many years at the local John Deere shop in Philip under Baye & Sons, the family business for many years. He also worked for Moodie’s and Grossenburg’s, until opening his own small engine shop on August 12, 2011. He enjoyed helping out his customers any way he could.

Survivors include his wife Johanna of Philip; one son Richie Baye and his wife Jamie of Philip; four granddaughters Rhea, Willow, Tinley and Zaylee; his parents Richard and Teddy Baye of Mission, Texas; a brother Sylvan Baye and his wife Stephanie of Riverside, Iowa; three sisters Bobbie Woitte and her husband Joe of Midland, Lisa Horner and her husband Albert of Mandan, North Dakota, and Jenny Schmitt and her husband Patrick of Crooks, South Dakota; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Rusty was preceded in death by a sister at birth Kelly Jeanine and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am Friday, November 12, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip with Father Gary Oreshoski as celebrant assisted by Deacon Lloyd Frein.

Private family interment will be held at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

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VISITATION
Thursday, November 11, 2021 - 5-7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

VIGIL SERVICE
Thursday, November 11, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Friday, November 12, 2021 - 11:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Gary Oreshoski
assisted by Deacon Lloyd Frein

MUSIC
Marianne Frein - Pianist
Shelby Hanson - Vocalist
“On Eagles Wings” #437
“Pastures of The Lord”
“I Am The Bread of Life” #325
“O Loving God” #673
“Lead Me Lord” #728
Special Music
“Jesus, Take The Wheel”

USHERS
Patrick Schmitt - Albert Horner

ALTAR SERVERS
Paige O’Connor - Race O’Connor

LECTOR
Laura O’Connor

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
Bobbi Woitte

PALLBEARERS
Don Moses - Brandon Dale - Joe Woitte
Larry Grenz - Thad Stout - Perry Brucklacher

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

PRIVATE FAMILY INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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So Sorry for your loss. Rusty will be missed. RIP Rusty ~ Ray and Bonnie Maize Pierre, SD (11/11/2021)
I am sorry for your loss, praying for you and family ~ Ronald Moss Edson, Alberta (11/11/2021)
My deepest sympathy. ~ Joan Kerns Mitchell, SD (11/11/2021)
So sorry for your loss. ~ Bonnie Fitzgerald Memphis (11/10/2021)
Johanna and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Many hugs and prayers for all. ~ Jeff Stilwell 209 Georgetown Rd Lenoir NC (11/10/2021)
I'm so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. His kindness towards others and helpful nature will be sorely missed by all. May the Good Lords blessings guard over you and bring you peace. R.I.P. Rusty. You will be missed. ~ William Brown Kadoka, SD (11/10/2021)
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was too young. ~ Rosanne Kiel Brown Dayton Ohio (11/10/2021)
Johanna and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Don and Wanda Moses Nebraska (11/9/2021)
I'm so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. He was a great guy. My prayers go out to the family. ~ Paula Erdmann Stone Muleshoe, Texas (11/9/2021)
Sending prayers and hugs to all the family. Rusty will really be missed as he worked on our ATV. RIP Rusty ~ Merle & Linda Stilwell Kadoka. SD (11/9/2021)
Johanna and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I hope the memories of the times you shared will bring you comfort and peace . ~ Marcia Jackson Spearfish, SD (11/9/2021)
Johanna and family-
We know it's been a long road for all of you and are sorry for your loss. Rusty put up a good fight. We hope you are able to hold many memories close to your heart. ~ Vonda and Jason Hamill Milesville, SD (11/9/2021)
Sorry to hear of Rusty passing. Our thoughts and Prayers. ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler Sturgis, SD (11/9/2021)
Sending Prayers and Condolences to Teddie, Richard and Family. Our hearts go out to all, may the memories you share Carry you through the next few days. God Bless. ~ Jerry & Eileen Krom Mission, Texas (11/9/2021)
Sending loving prayers for the whole family. We hope that the good memories will always be with you. ~ Kay and John McCrohan Maryland (11/9/2021)
Lots of hugs and prayers for you all. Rusty was such a gentle soul and a great guy. My prayers are with you all. ~ Tana Kukal O'Connor Rapid City, SD (11/9/2021)
We are so very sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. May God comfort you in the coming days. ~ Oliver & Gayle Carson Quinn,SD (11/8/2021)
I am so sorry to hear about Rusty. Hugs to you all during this difficult time. ~ Melissa Reckling Rapid City (11/8/2021)
We are thinking of you during this hard time, it has been a long road for you. Hold on to all the memories, he will be missed. Take care. ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (11/8/2021)
So so sorry Johanna and Richie for your loss. Rusty was like a part of our family. I could call him my brother. He had a heart of gold always there to help anyone. He will be missed tremendously. You hang in there Johanna you will get through this one day at a time. Your Nebraska family lives you. ~ Julie Brown Fairmont, Nebraska (11/8/2021)
Johanna & family,
God bless your family and keep you in His comfort during this difficult time. Rusty was always so pleasant to me and always had a little sarcasm, in a good way! He will surely be missed! ~ Kelly Penticoff Philip (11/8/2021)
I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you all. ~ Shelli Pfeifer Lind Gillette WY (11/8/2021)
We were so sorry to see that Rusty passed away. May you find comfort and peace in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. ~ Duane & J’Nai Hauk Quinn, SD (11/8/2021)
Johanna and family, so sorry for you all. Hugs and continued prayers. ~ Emily Kroetch Philip (11/8/2021)