Luetta Ann Roseth, better known as “Lu” by her family and friends, was born May 22, 1945, at the Scotland Medical Clinic in Scotland, South Dakota to Joshua Benjamin and Eleanor (Benesh) Ireland. Lu was baptized and confirmed in her Catholic faith at St. Georges Church in Scotland. She graduated from Scotland High School in 1963 then attended SDSU for one year. While in Brookings she worked for a large grocery store as their accountant for two years before transferring out to the National College of Business in Rapid City.
While in Brookings she met her husband, Jerry Roseth, and the two were united in marriage on January 30, 1968, in Denver, Colorado. After marrying they moved to the Roseth Ranch east of Philip from 1968 until 1979.
Then they moved into Philip, and Jerry and Lu purchased Philip Livestock Auction in 1974. While owning Philip Livestock she managed the office and was the head bookkeeper. They ran the sale barn for 32 years. She treated everyone from consignors, buyers, and employees with respect. In 2006 they sold Philip Livestock. She then spent her time going to her grandchildren's events such as rodeos, track, and volleyball, basketball, and football games. Lu also enjoyed the music and band concerts Mrs. Bowen and the Philip kids would put on.
Lu was a member of the Haakon County School Board, Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital Board, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church Evening Guild.
Survivors include her husband Jerry of Philip; two daughters Paulette (Chad) Ramsey and Carrie (Dustin) Lurz both of Philip; five grandchildren: Cylver, Copper, Dymond, and Christopher Lurz and Charlee Ramsey, all of Philip; one brother Lyle (Joanne) Ireland of Scotland; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Eleanor Ireland; a sister Paulette Ireland as an infant; parents-in-law Paul and Charlotte Roseth; sister-in-law Marcia West; and brother-in-law Wayne Roseth.
Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 876 Philip, SD 57567.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. Friday, November 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Fine Arts Building in Philip with Father Gary Oreshoski as celebrant assisted by Deacon Lloyd Frein.
Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.
Guest Book
Lu was such a kind and compassionate person! She always had a smile and a hello no matter where you ran into her. I really enjoyed our courtyard window visits while she was recovering from Covid! Such a special time I got to share with her! Such a kind, classy and beautiful soul! May you find comfort in all the the memories! Big hugs to you all!
Michelle, Kelcey, Katie and Lukas
~ Michelle Butler
Philip SD (11/17/2021)
Jerry and family, sending sincere condolences to all of you from Sandra and I May your fond memories help comfort you during this sad time and always. Lu was an amazing lady who will be missed by all of us who knew her.
~ Leo Gittings
Nemo, SD (11/20/2021)
Washington
~ Mary Lou Fellows
Puyallup (11/22/2021)
Sending my sincere condolences to the family!
~ Linda Harvey
Interior (11/18/2021)
One of the kindest people I have ever known. This community and most definitely her family will feel this loss for a very long time. Rest in peace and grace Lu. We will be sorely missed.
~ Monna Van Lint
Philip, SD (11/17/2021)
WY
~ Arlie or Theresa Nelson
Newcastle (11/18/2021)
Every community needs a few like Lu. Hardworking, sensible, and with a heart that understands volunteering and service. She was always good for a laugh, and an encouraging word to anyone that needed it. We enjoyed her sense of humor, and her tell it like it is personality. She will be truly missed by many, a matriarch of the community, Philip won't be the same without her. She was lovely. Jerry, Paulette, Carrie and families, you are on our hearts. Thank you for sharing Lu with all of us!
~ Vonda and Jason Hamill
Milesville (11/19/2021)
we are so sorry for your loss. Lu was always ready with a smile and a good word . we will all miss her,our prayers go out to Jerry & the girls God Bless you all.
~ Danny & Bobbie Arneson
Red Owl SD (11/19/2021)
Lu was a diamond in a sea of sand. When you were with her, she made you feel like there is no other place she would rather be. She made your world better with her optimism and spunk. She loved her family and community with depth that is hard to put into words, but if you spent time with her, you understand. Lu the sands will be a bit duller without you, but I know you will shine from the heavens. Miss you!
~ JoAnn Ireland
Scotland (11/17/2021)
Lu was of admiration to many. For me as a young girl it was her glasses, her glasses made her wit classy in a sophisticated way. Her lipstick, she had the perfect arches in her lips to make for such poise. And her glasses made her wits just that much more classy in a sophisticated way. Her nails always made her look kept, like a woman should be. Like a confident woman. Like the beautiful and confident woman she was inside an out. Lu, tell Marsha, my Grandma Sarah and my Auntie P hello for me. With love from my family to yours many prayers.
~ Sherrill (Flesner) Thomsen & Flamily
LongValley, S.D. (11/18/2021)
Lu was such a kind and beautiful (inside and out) Lady.
~ Connie Twiss
Interior (11/20/2021)
Classy and beautiful woman with an amazing smile and personality. My sincere condolences to Jerry, family and friends.
~ Shawn Fitzgerald
Memphis, TN (11/18/2021)
Lu was a very special Lady. Always had time to visit and a smile on her face. Our thoughts and Prayers to Jerry and Family.
~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler
Sturgis, SD (11/18/2021)
What an amazing person. She will be greatly missed by many. I will miss her beautiful smile and great Hugs. Rest in Peace Lu. Love You All
~ Kathleen Carlson
(11/17/2021)
My prayers are with her family. She was a special person and always be remembered
~ Lyle Gall
Scottsdale, AZ (11/20/2021)
Lu was absolutely the best person I knew. Loved her smile and the way she lit up the room when she walked in. My heaet breaks for her family n I send lots of hugs n prayers to you all
~ Tana OConnor
Rapid City sd (11/17/2021)
Jerry & Girls, What a loss to the Community....Lu, had the Smile that NO one could miss, Always a willing Spirit, Very Caring & Sharing Spirit And a Classy Down Home Gal!! God be with ALL of You in the days ahead, hang onto All of the Great Memories and Loving Times!! God Bless You All. Jerry & Kathy Noteboom
~ Kathy S. Noteboom
21309 Cabin Road (11/18/2021)
Jerry
My sympathies to you and your family at this sad time.
~ Mary Lou (McKay)Fellows
Puyallup, Washington (11/22/2021)
Remember the good times and always keep them in your heart. God picked a good one to be with him. Sorry for your loss.
~ Jim and Vonnie O’Dea
Howes, SD (11/18/2021)
Sorry for your loss Lu was a wonderful person.
~ Rudy and Susan Roth
Philip (11/17/2021)
I am beyond sad....what a matriarch!
~ Judy Goldhammer
Wall (11/17/2021)
Jerry
My sympathies to you and your family at this sad time.
~ Mary Lou (McKay)Fellows
Puyallup, Washington (11/22/2021)
Our class had a mini get-together this past summer in Yankton of which Lu'e attended. I sort of pushed for the get together because I didn't know weather or not I would make it next year. Never in my wildest dreams would I though this would happen to Lu. We were just good high school friends. Mary and I will pray for Lu and your family.
I will miss her at our class reunion next year. God Bless your family.
~ David/Mary Wright
Fletcher, NC 28732 (11/20/2021)
Hold on to your memories.
~ Joann Stark
South Sioux City, NE 68776 (11/18/2021)
Jerry and Family,
My Deepest Sympathy. I will always remember Lu at the sale barn when I used to sell cattle. She was always friendly and so happy to help anyone. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
~ Fawna (Geigle) Goff
Sturgis, SD (11/18/2021)
We are thinking of all you folks during this difficult time. Hold on to all the memories. Lu was a wonderful lady, she will be missed by many. She was so good to work with at the church, always ready to help with any project there was to do. Take care of each other.
~ Les & Joann Pearson
Philip, SD (11/17/2021)
So sorry. Prayers for you all.
~ Ellie Bettelyoun
Martin (11/20/2021)
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
~ Bonnie Fitzgerald
Memphis (11/19/2021)
My sincere condolences to Jerry and the entire Roseth and Ireland families.
My memories of Lu were pre-college in Scotland. Everyone comments on what a great personality and smile Lu always had. I can assure you that Lu was born with what everyone remembers. She has touched so many lives and will be missed by all.
Jerry, I only knew you during our Freshman year at SD Tech. Fortunately you transferred to State where you met my best friend's sister.
~ Del Gran
Roswell, GA (11/20/2021)
The kitchen cupboards at Sacred Heart will probably overflow without Lu around to CLEAN THEM OUT! And the church dinners would never be the same .. she was such a kind and sweet person, she will really be missed by all who knew her. Our condolences to her family and friends.
~ Val Schulz
Philip (11/17/2021)
Jerry and Family
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. Lu was such an amazing person and will be missed by so many. May all the wonderful memories you have bring you comfort at this sad time.
~ Tommy & Vicki Odom
Horseshoe Bay TX (11/18/2021)