CD Uhlir Obituary

Clarence Dale Uhlir was born October 16th, 1930, in Rapid City, SD, the son of Clarence Frank and Lulu Alice (Mills) Uhlir.
CD was united in marriage to Carolyn Ann Slater on December 26th, 1954, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka. To this union were born seven children of which were two sets of twins. CD also had a set of twin grandchildren and a set of twin great grandchildren.
They made their home on the Uhlir Ranch south of Kadoka, which they purchased from grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Uhlir. CD lived on the banks of Cottonwood Creek raising crops, cattle, and his family. To know CD was to love him. The Uhlir Ranch was the place to gather for countless friends and family always taking home a lesson and a story to tell.

CD attended high school in Kadoka and participated in multiple sports. He graduated from Kadoka High School in 1948. After graduation he proudly served in the US Navy from November 1948 serving on the USS Thompson and USS Piedmont being honorably discharged in November of 1955.

In 2007 CD sold the ranch and moved to Rapid City. In 2010 he moved back to Kadoka. In June of 2015 CD made his final move into the Kadoka Care Center.

CD was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and American Legion Post #27 all of Kadoka. CD was very proud of his roots, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and he loved attending all their activities. His motto in high school was “Don’t rush me, there’s no hurry” A true testament to his 91 years.

Grateful for having shared his life. Seven children Debbie (Jim) Antonsen of Kadoka, Carrie (Lonny) Johnston of Belvidere, Cathie (late Maurice) Handcock of Kadoka, Cory Uhlir (Deidra) of Kadoka, Cam (Stevie) Uhlir of Kadoka, Tina (Jae) Koletzky of Yankton, SD, and Chris Uhlir of Kadoka. Grandchildren: Angel (Ben) Bauman, Johnny (Cary) Griswold, Ashlee (Brit) Miller, Whitney (Skyler) Patterson, Emmylu (Kevin) Martens, Tyler (Dan) Handcock, Tucker (Ashley) Handcock, Tanner (Kim) Handcock, Abbi (Colton) McDaniel, Amber (Brian) Blair, Andrea (Dana) Kerns, Carlie Uhlir (Eric), Carter (Cally) Uhlir, Conner (Esmeralda) Uhlir, Shelby Uhlir (Gunner), Cami Uhlir, Chloe, Carson, Camryn Koletzky, Lilly Uhlir; 32 great-grandchildren, and a host of several other family members and friends.

CD was preceded in death by his mother and father, Clarence and Lulu Uhlir, and beloved wife Carolyn Ann Uhlir, brother Stanton (Beef) Uhlir, sister-in-law Jeanne Uhlir, son-in-law Maurice Handcock, sister-in-law Norma Olney and brother- in-law Bud Olney.

Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 48 Kadoka, SD 57543.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, September 15, at the City Auditorium in Kadoka.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 16, at the City Auditorium in Kadoka with Pastor Jesse Taylor officiating.

Interment with military honors will follow at the Kadoka Cemetery.

Service Details

VISITATION
Thursday, September 15, 2022 - 5-7 p.m.
City Auditorium
Kadoka, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, September 16, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.
City Auditorium
Kadoka, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Jesse Taylor

MUSIC
“How Great Thou Art”
“Threaten Me With Heaven”
“The Cowboy Rides Away”

USHERS
Matt Olney - Meade Olney

EULOGY
Meade Olney

OBITUARY
Jim Word

PALLBEARERS
John Griswold - Tucker Handcock
Tyler Handcock - Tanner Handcock - Carter Uhlir
Conner Uhlir - Carson Koletzky

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Angel Bauman - Ashlee Miller - Whitney Patterson
EmmyLu Martens - Amber Blair - Andrea Kerns
Abbi McDaniel - Carlie Uhlir - Shelby Uhlir
Cami Uhlir - Chloe Koletzky - Cam Koletzky - Lilly Uhlir

INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

Guest Book

To CD's Family,
What a great man! Always a smile and a hand shake for anyone. CD lived a long and full life. He is going to be missed by so many here on earth, but he is also going to be reunited with the love of his life after almost 25 years apart. I remember as a young kid, we had just moved down to the Seidler place down on the river , when CD, Beef, Bart, Cory, and the rest of the crew were moving cattle down to the river, thinking to myself.....WOW these guys are SO TALL...course us Browns are quite short anyways but man! Now that I have grown up, these guys are still tall. Cherish your memories of your dad, grandpa, uncle, great grandpa, friend because those memories will live on forever in your hearts. May the arms of God wrap tight around you and give you strength during these difficult times ahead. Rest in Peace CD.
~ Ellie (Brown) Bettelyoun MARTIN (9/13/2022)

My Prayers are with all the Families
~ Bonnie Madsen Kadoka (9/15/2022)

Sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences to the family.
~ Patty Morris Romoland (9/12/2022)

So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
~ Laramie Johnston Clayton Ny (9/13/2022)

I wasn't able to make it to CD's funeral but watched it just now--what perfect songs. Cathy, you knew the end was close the other day when we visited. You were right--have been thinking of you all since then (yet I didn't realize there were so many of you). Memory: Kadoka auditorium at a basketball game--I must have been about 7. I finally found my dad after returning from the drinking fountain up the ramp. I was giving Dad's leg a hug when I looked up and realized it was CD instead. He didn't mind at all. Probably about the same age, I got to ride in his combine with him as he was helping his neighbor--Dad/Mom with harvest--like Colleen stated.
God bless you all and may you have great memories forever.
~ Coleen (Herber) Letellier Hulett (9/27/2022)

Another pillar of the community gone, but what a legacy he has left. Sincere condolences to all of the family. My parents went to school with Carolyn & CD, with myself going to school with the older 3 daughters and my kids getting to know some of the next generation. I know the last few years have been hard but you all can be comforted in knowing you did the best for him to be comfortable. Prayers
~ Barb (McCormick) Petoske Sioux Falls, SD (9/14/2022)

Wyoming
~ Coleen (Herber) Letellier Hulett (9/27/2022)