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John D. "Johnny" Fosheimof Midland, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2003
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John D. "Johnny" Fosheim was born on May 30, 1945, the son of Peter T. and Viola M.(Hand) Fosheim, in Midland, South Dakota. He grew up on the family ranch north of Midland. He attended his grade school years at Little Eagle School in northeast Haakon County. His 6th grade year his family moved into Midland, where he attended high school.
In 1962, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served aboard the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier for three years. After receiving his honorable discharge he moved back to the family ranch where he worked with his brothers.
Johnny was united in marriage to Judith D. Nemec on February 21, 1966 in Midland.
They made their home on the Linder’s place west of Midland until moving into town in 1971, at this time, he went to work for Erv’s Gas as a truck driver. In 1973, they purchased the gas business and renamed it Fosheim Oil Company. He was an Amoco Jobber and they owned and operated the business for twenty-four years.
In 1995, they purchased part of the Nemec Ranch where he worked until 1997. At this time he went to work on the Ralph D. Jones Ranch.
In 2001, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Triton Coal Company. He worked at the North Rochelle Mine near Wright, Wyoming until the time of his death. Johnny loved his job and talked freely about the big equipment he operated.
During his life, he was a member of the American Legion Post #143 of Midland, the Midland Volunteer Fire Department, and the Midland Commercial Club. Johnny served on the Town Board and served on the St. Williams Catholic Church Board. Johnny enjoyed camping, hunting, horseback riding, and four-wheeler riding. He was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and friends.
Over the years, they opened their home to their nephew Larry McLaughlin, who lived with them for a time, and many foreign exchange students; Lorena Rust of Brazil, Pascale Roy Lafontaine of Quebec, Canada, Ida Lindholm of Norway, and Stephanie Van Oorschot of Germany.
Grateful for having shared his life include his wife of thirty-seven years, Judy Fosheim of Midland; three sons Jacob Fosheim and his wife Wendy of Sundance, Wyoming; Patrick Fosheim of Midland, and Jared Fosheim and his wife Tracy of Midland; three daughters Tena Slovek and her husband Paul of Philip, Angela Doolittle and her husband Aaron of Midland; and Crystal Fosheim of Midland; eleven grandchildren, Casey, Heather and Sierra Slovek; Dakota, Shasta, Jesse, and Sheyanne "Shorty" Fosheim; Carissa and Thomas Doolittle; and Clayton and Kaitlyn Fosheim; four brothers Peter Fosheim and his wife Sylvia of Pierre, George Fosheim and his wife Jackie of Murdo, Joe Fosheim of Midland, and Vic Fosheim and his wife Carol of Midland; six sisters, Thelma Jean Schofield of Philip, Pauline Schofield and her husband Hank of Midland, Edith Schofield and her husband Martin of Evansville, Wyoming, Judy Gerig and her husband George of Sturgis, Tina Haug and her husband Orlyn of Aurora, Colorado, and Ruth Gassner and her husband Lou of Berthoud, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends, including his nephew Larry McLaughlin who lived with them for a time.
Johnny was preceded in death by one grandson, Jonathan Fosheim; his parents; two brothers Richard and Roger Fosheim; one brother-in-law Matthew V. Schofield; and one sister in-law Shirley Fosheim.
Visitation was held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m., all at the St. William’s Catholic Church in Midland.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at Midland High School Gym, with Father Tony Grossenburg as celebrant.
Interment was at the Midland Cemetery.
CELEBRANT
Father Tony Grossenburg
MUSIC
Robert Sheeley - Pianist
Louis & Brianna Gassner - Vocalists
"Here I Am Lord"
"The Dance"
"If Tomorrow Never Comes"
"Tears In Heaven"
ALTAR SERVERS
Chelsee Nemec - Paula Jones
USHERS
Scott Jones - Tory Fosheim
Wylie Schwalm - Kirby Schofield
PALLBEARERS
Casey Slovek - Tim Anderson
Matt Schofield - Chris Fosheim
Larry McLaughlin - Georgie Schofield
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota
American Legion Post #143 of Midland
Perhaps you aren't ready yet to have to say goodbye…
Perhaps you thought of things you wish you said - well so have I.
For one thing, I would have told you not to worry about me…
I'm with the Lord in heaven now ~ You knew that's where I'd be.
I'm sorry that you're feeling sad, for I'm happy now…
I've asked the Lord to ease your hurt, It's hard at the beginning,
But I know you'll make it through…I hope it helps to know
That I'll be waiting for you.
Author Unknown
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 22, 2003
Midland High School Gym in Midland