John Peter Ochsner was born in Eureka, SD to

Calvin and Rosina (Hoerth) Ochsner on December 26, 1942. He attended school in Herreid and graduated in 1961. He joined the National Guard after graduation and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MS for 1 ½ years. When he returned home to the Herreid area he went to work for Tony Pudwill for a number of years and then started farming on his own. John married Joyce Ford in Herreid on December 11, 1965 making their home in Herreid. They were blessed with 3 children, Roger, Rhonda and Russ. He became involved in the Herreid Sporting Center with ATV’s and snowmobiles for a few years, later he part-nered with Chester Sayler, a life time friend for over 25 years taking on John Kost as a third partner a few years ago. John was a life time a member of the First Reformed

Church in Herreid and was very dedicated to serving the Lord. He was a church custodian and took care of the grounds for many, many years. John loved the Lord and had his devotions daily. He was a wonderful husband and father. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle. He also enjoyed going to the HSC Shop and dealing with customers. John enjoyed many trips with Chester and Carol. He enjoyed morning coffee at the Super Stop with his friends. The whole family went to Hawaii for their 45th anniversary. John retired due to health problems and they moved to Aberdeen on December 7, 2019 because of his health. John is survived by his wife Joyce of 54 ½ years two sons, Roger, Russ and one daughter, Rhonda (Chad) Masters, grandson, Justin (Roger), 2 granddaughters, Erica (Roger), Hanna (Rhonda), 2 brothers, Cornell Ochsner, Jerald (Joyce) Ochsner, one sister, Darlene Hoisington. John was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Rosina Ochsner, brothers, Elmer Ochsner, Milton (Ruby) Ochsner, Donald (Shirley) Ochsner, sisters, Ruth (Calvin)

Fuehrer, Delores (Jack) Roland, Mrs. Cornel Nettie Ochsner.

D a t e o f S e r v i c e

T i m e o f S e r v i c e

In Loving Memory of:

John Peter Ochsner

December 26, 1942 ~ May 30, 2020

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand; The angel said my place was ready, In Heaven far above. And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love, but when I walked through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much at home, for God looked down, smiled at me, and told me “Welcome Home.” So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

John Peter Ochsner 77 Years ~ 5 Months ~ 4 Days

BORN: PASSED AWAY: December 26, 1942 May 30, 2020 Eureka, South Dakota Aberdeen, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 AM, Thursday, June 4, 2020

Herreid First Reformed Church Herreid, South Dakota

CLERGY: Rev. Cody Schwichtenberg

PIANIST: Angie Schwichtenberg

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS: “Old Rugged Cross”

“It Is Well With My Soul” “How Great Thou Art”

CASKETBEARERS: Tom Ochsner ~ Chad Masters ~ Todd Ochsner

Bruce Ochsner ~ Justin Ochsner ~ Chester Sayler

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Roger, Russ, Rhonda Hanna, Erica, Justin

USHERS: John Kost ~ Clinton Kost

MILITARY HONORS: Jacob A. Heinrich American Legion Post #170

INTERMENT: Friedens Heinz Cemetery

Rural Herreid, South Dakota

Arrangements Entrusted to Kesling Funeral Home, Mobridge, SD