Wayne Pederson

Wayne O. Pederson, 64, of Erwin, SD, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Lake Preston Lutheran Church in Lake Preston, SD.  Pastor Brian Ricke will officiate with music provided by Jodi Jensen as organist. The family is requested to meet at the church on Thursday by 1:30 PM for a prayer service. The funeral service will be livestreamed via the Crawford-Osthus website.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Lake Preston Lutheran Church in Lake Preston, SD, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Burial will be at East Bethania Cemetery in rural Erwin, SD.

Wayne was born on July 25, 1960 to Elmer and Johanne (Hojrup) Pederson in Volga, SD.

He attended Elementary School in Erwin until the 6th Grade then graduated from Lake Preston High School with the Class of 1978. He then went on to attend Lake Area Vocational School for Agriculture graduating in 1979.

Wayne had many professions throughout his life. He hauled cattle for the Nelson’s, sprayed ditches for Kingsbury County. He also helped with Terry Andersen Construction and Odden Charolais Ranch. In 2005, he started working for R.C.I.S. until his death. He was a very social person, who enjoyed visiting with everyone, seeing what they were up to and just seeing the country side. Wayne farmed throughout his lifetime while also raising hogs in the 1980’s and cattle until his death. He made sure he shared these interests with his daughters and later his grandchildren.

His greatest achievement was his daughters, Ashley and Courtney. His pride and joys were his grandchildren. He made sure he made it to watch most of their games, concerts, and livestock events.

Wayne was a member of the North Preston Lutheran Church and during his lifetime he held different positions on the church board. He was also on the East Bethania Cemetery Board. He also was on the Hartland Township Board for 19 years and was a volunteer fireman for the Badger Volunteer Fire Department for many years.

Wayne is survived by his daughters Ashley Pederson of Erwin, SD, Courtney Pederson (Greg Wettlaufer) of Arlington, SD, grandchildren Rowdy Scheel, Jaelynn Janssen and Lincoln Scheel and many cousins. He also leaves behind many friends and neighbors that became family.

Wayne is proceeded into death by his parents Elmer and Johanne Pederson.

Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel                                                  www.crawfordosthus.com 

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