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Funeral services will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota
5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Rush Funeral Chapel
Wall, South Dakota



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In memory of

Norman Klingbile

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital at the age of 89

Norman Lee Klingbile was born February 19, 1928, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Walter and Doris (Brownson) Klingbile. He grew up in the Quinn area and received his education, graduating from Quinn High School in 1946. Norman had a high school sweetheart by the name of Betty Jane Petersen, and they were married June 29, 1947 in Quinn.

They began their married life on the farm east of Quinn, before moving into Quinn in 1948 and started their family of two boys and two girls. They lived in Rapid City for a short time before moving to Wall. Norm was a deputy sheriff for 26 years. He was loved and respected by many. He later did maintenance for Prairie Village and worked for the Wall Drug Store. When he retired, he and Betty started going to Arizona to spend the winters, and made many friends there. He really enjoyed meeting his “buddies” for coffee at Wall Drug. Norman loved his family so much. He enjoyed “tinkering” in his shop and was always ready to make the yard beautiful.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Betty of Wall; a son Norman Klingbile of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two daughters Barbara Patterson and her husband Dale of Wall, and Wanda Johnson and her husband Gail of Pierre; 11 grandchildren Justin (Teri), Sean, Ryan (Jessica), Dain (Lori), and Karmin Patterson; Cristi (Brett) Guptill, Tommi Cheney (Taylor Mohnen), Malori (Chris) Teigen, Shaun Johnson, Darren (Heather) Johnson, Chad Klingbile; 16 great-grandchildren JC, Jr, Mataya Livermont, Tobyn and Madelynn Teigen; Mya and Jada Guptill, Brycen and Riggens Cheney, Kyra, Ayden and Liam Patterson, Vaun Patterson, Alexia and Beckett Johnson, and Morgan Patterson; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Norman was preceded in death by a son Craig Klingbile; his parents; a sister Francis Klingbile; and a grandson-in-law Bart Cheney.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, at the Rush Funeral Home in Wall.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 1, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, with Pastor Russell Masaritis officiating.

Interment will be at the Wall Cemetery.


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VISITATION
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 5-7 p.m.
Rush Funeral Chapel
Wall, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, February 1, 2018 - 10:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Russell Masartis

MUSIC
Cheryl Walker - Pianist
Dale Patterson - Vocalist
“In The Garden”
Congregational Hymn
“The Old Rugged Cross”

USHERS
Norman Eisenbraun - Wayne Davis - Rick Sutter

PALLBEARERS
All Grandchildren

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

  • Betty and family,
    With fondest memories of Norm. He had never had to bust me. Have always loved your entire family. Best wishes to all.     ~ Connie Willuweit Black Hawk SD (2/22/2018)
  • Wanda and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My deepest sympathy to all of you. ~ Sherry Cox Cumming, Iowa (2/10/2018)
  • I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Norm! He was always a ray of sunshine in my dayssoent while working at Wall Drug. He will be greatly missed! ~ Tyler (Cork) Wilson Omaha, NE (2/7/2018)
  • Norman was an honest man with high morals. He was a great sheriff. We are all better people because we knew Norman ~ Joyce Jobgen Scenic (2/3/2018)
  • Wands, Barb -- So surprised to hear of your Dad passing. I was just thinking about him, about a month ago. I planned to give him a call and say hello. I sure wish I would have carried through with that thought. First met your Dad in the early 70's servicing the radio equipment. I always had time to stop and say Hi over a cup of coffee!!
    He will be missed!!     ~ John Johnson Hill City SD (2/3/2018)
  • Wands, Barb -- So surprised to hear of your Dad passing. I was just thinking about him, about a month ago. I planned to give him a call and say hello. I sure wish I would have carried through with that thought. First met your Dad in the early 70's servicing the radio equipment. I always had time to stop and say Hi over a cup of coffee!!
    He will be missed!!     ~ John Johnson Hill City SD (2/3/2018)
  • I WAS SO SHOCKED TO GET AN E-MAIL TODAY SAYING THAT NORMAN HAD PASSED AWAY ! SO SORRY BETTY. I WILL TRY AND CALL YOU LATER. ~ JO ANN HYNES MESA, AZ (2/1/2018)
  • Sorry to hear of Norman passing, he will missed by his family and all of his many friends. ~ DONALD GOODSELL LAKEWOOD COLORADO (1/31/2018)
  • Wands, Barb -- So surprised to hear of your Dad passing. I was just thinking about him, about a month ago. I planned to give him a call and say hello. I sure wish I would have carried through with that thought. First met your Dad in the early 70's servicing the radio equipment. I always had time to stop and say Hi over a cup of coffee!!
    He will be missed!!     ~ John Johnson Hill City SD (1/31/2018)
  • Betty, Barb, Wanda, and Lynn, So sorry for your loss. Remembering a lot of times when Mom and Dad and our family visited you in Wall and Rapid City. One time in Wall us kids went outside and I got my shoes muddied with gumbo and put them on your heat register and it melted the bottoms of the shoes. Of course we just laid Mom to rest in early January and know the pain you are going through now. Dad died in 2005. Sending prayers and hugs and that God will provide comfort for all your hearts. Thank you all for your friendship with our family. Leroy and Dorothy Denke's Family. ~ Patrick Denke Sun Valley, Nevada (1/31/2018)
  • Betty and Family,
    As a highway patrolman stationed in Philip from 1967 to 1972, I made more than a few trips over to Wall (patrolling of course) in order to have a five cent cup of coffee and a world famous donut at Wall Drug along with Ken Wernke, Harold Hoffman, Steve Kenoyer and right in the middle of this group was smiling Norm Klingbile. What great memories of some great times and a remarkable man. I know the Lord has his protective arms around this family until the day they will all be together again as one. Our prayers are with you. Jim     ~ Jim Shrader Spearfish, SD (1/31/2018)
  • Betty and family, With our sincere sympathy ~ Ron and Marie Bieber Summerset,SD (1/30/2018)
  • Klingbile family. So sorry for your loss. What a special man. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way.
     ~ Eileen Helms Niederwerder (1/30/2018)
  • Wands, Barb -- So surprised to hear of your Dad passing. I was just thinking about him, about a month ago. I planned to give him a call and say hello. I sure wish I would have carried through with that thought. First met your Dad in the early 70's servicing the radio equipment. I always had time to stop and say Hi over a cup of coffee!!
    He will be missed!!     ~ John Johnson Hill City SD (1/30/2018)
  • It’s tough saying goodbye to our dads but know he is always there. May you find comfort in all your memories . ~ Susie Cuppy Mitchell (1/29/2018)
  • Betty and Family, Just heard about Norm's passing and want to extend our deepest sympathies. He was a wonderful man and "father figure". Norm will be greatly missed by the Wall community. ~ Tim & Peggy Lester Austin, Texas (1/29/2018)
  • So sorry. It is always hard to say goodbye. Thanks goodness for memories, family, friends, & faith. They will all help you through this difficult time. Hugs & prayers come your way. ~ Alana Paulsen Colorado (1/29/2018)
  • Barb, Sorry to Hear about your Dad, We will be praying for you and your family. ~ jeanette (Schuler) Miller Kadoka, S.D. (1/29/2018)
  • Malori and family,
    I know how special your Grandpa was to you. I hope that all the memories you've made throughout the years help to get you through the difficult days ahead. Please know your friends are thinking of you! Hugs and Love, The E's     ~ Natasha Eisenbraun Wright, WY (1/29/2018)
  • Dear Betty and family, I am so sorry for you hat Norm has passed on to the Lord. He was such a positive influence in many of our lives as young people. He actually sort of,,"arrested" me and a couple of buddies when I was about 8 years old! A good fatherly like talk, and a few more along the years were very good for me no doubt. He always had such a great smile, and I remember him very fondly at Wall Drug and as the sheriff. Take some comfort in this timeless promise: "I am the resurrection and life; he who believes in Me shall live even if he dies." Trudye and my prayers are with you today. dan fosness ~ Dan Fosness Sioux Falls SD (1/29/2018)
  • Betty and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of Norm and that great smile of his. May God wrap you in his loving arms and carry you during your times of sorrow, but may the wonderful memories you have overshadow the sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Kitty Mihills Monke Regent, ND (1/29/2018)
  • To the family of Norman . I am sorry to hear about ur lost. He was a great person to visit with and I will never forget the talks him and I had in the past. U all are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Kevin Eisenbraun Rapid City SD (1/29/2018)


  • sorry about your husband, dad and brother. I always enjoyed visitin with him in Az and Wall. Best wishes for Betty and the rest of the family.     ~ Rae Crowser PHilip sd (1/29/2018)
  • thanks for everything
    Betty & Family
    Cathy and I are in Texas this Winter. We heard that Norm had passed away today. I have fond memories of him while growing up in Wall. He was always there as a friend when needed someone to talk to and I had a couple of talks that I deserved back in my younger days. Norm was a friend to everyone. Rest in peace my friend.     ~ Van & Cathy Simpfenderfer Wall, SD (1/29/2018)
  • Wanda, I am saddened to hear about your dad! He was one of my favorite people, he always had a smile for me! So, so many memories of him! Praying for comfort for you, your mom and the family!!! ~ Tina Arizona (1/29/2018)
  • Wanda and Family,
    My Deepest Sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.     ~ Fawna (Geigle) Goff Sturgis, SD (1/28/2018)