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Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM (Mountain).

United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

German Valley Cemetery
Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin



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In memory of

Brent Byerly

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his home in Wall at the age of 65

Brent Val Byerly was born June 14, 1950, in Huron, South Dakota, the son of Victor W. and Venetia R. (Stone) Byerly. Brent attended Wall High School, graduating in 1968. He then went to school for welding before working as an auto mechanic in Wall.

He went to work at the McMurdo Station, which is a U.S. Antarctic research center on the southern tip of Ross Island in Antarctica, as an electrician.

Brent was united in marriage to Rita Edseth on January 19, 1994, in Deadwood, South Dakota. They made their home in Wall all their married life. While in Wall, Brent worked as an electrician, for Bieber Electric and later to TLC Electric, and was currently employed with Swiftec Electric.

Brent never found a problem he couldn't fix. He was able to do most anything, and was truly a man with many talents.

Survivors include his brother Victor Byerly of Rapid City; two step-sons Orlan Lyle and his wife Christie of Seabrook, Texas, and Carl Lyle and his wife Laura of Katy, Texas; five step-grandchildren Kaitlyn Akes, Kalie Lyle, Anson Lyle, Jensen Lyle and Magnus Lyle; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Brent was preceded in death by his wife Rita on March 16, 2012; and his parents.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Methodist Church in Wall, with Dave Olson officiating.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 25, at the German Valley Cemetery in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin.

MEMORIAL SERVICES
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
11:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

INTERMENT
Friday, March 25, 2016
German Valley Cemetery
Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin

MEMORIAL SERVICES
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 11:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

CLERGY
Dave Olson

MUSIC
“Amazing Grace”

USHERS
Jerry Johannesen - Richard Hauk

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Friday, March 25, 2016
German Valley Cemetery
Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin

  • Thinking of you all today. ~ Gary and Bobbie Jo Amos Wall SD (3/23/2016)
  • Thoughts and prayers Worked with Brent a lot while worked for golden west my wife judy and I were classmates of his. rest in peace ~ dave curtis box 81 (3/18/2016)
  • Had some crazy times with Brent when I was younger. Memories of a unique and multi talented person. Rest in peace my friend. ~ JB Hoffman Belle Fourche (3/18/2016)
  • Brent was fun to visit with. Would come into the Building Center weekly. He would always have things to talk about when he came in. He will be missed very much! Take care Brent your with Rita now. ~ ROSE LUEDEMAN WALL (3/18/2016)
  • To Brent's Family I have known Brent since our early years in Wall School even though he was 1 yr behind me. He will be truly missed in the community of Wall. Brent was never afraid to tackle anything because he could even do the impossible. We enjoyed having Brent and Rita as our neighbors. Rest in Peace my friend. ~ Van & Cathy Simpfenderfer Wall, SD (3/18/2016)
  • MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, FINALLY. WE WILL MISS YOU GOOD FRIEND. ~ PAUL AND PAT PAULSEN WALL (3/18/2016)
  • Thoughts and prayers to Brent's family. RIP OLD FRIEND! ~ Gary jensen Battle ground wa (3/18/2016)
  • Our love and prayers go out to the family of Brent. Susan and Denny Walsh ~ Denny Walsh Miami, Fl. (3/17/2016)
  • Brent was a good friend to us. We will miss him, but I know he is with Rita now and much happier. Prayers for the family during this difficult time ~ Kent & Kelly Lurz Wall, SD 57790 (3/17/2016)
  • Brent and Alvin grew up together in Wall and were classmates. Brent was the smartest guy and could do or fix anything. So fun to visit with him and Rita. Rita was the love of his life and he missed her everyday. We will miss you Brent but I know you are with Rita now. Thoughts and Prayers to your family. ~ Alvin and Donna Wall (3/17/2016)