Leland Penrod (1936 - 2012)

Born 5 Feb 1936 in Springs Community, Tolstoy, South Dakota, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Iris H. (Titze) Penrod — married 9 Jun 1957 in Lebanon, Potter, South Dakota

Died 19 Jun 2012 at age 76 in Springs, Potter, South Dakota, United States

Biography

Leland Penrod was a South Dakotan.

Leland was a farmer.

Obituary

Leland Penrod, 76, of Tolstoy passed away, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his home. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Christ Lutheran Church, Lebanon with Pastor Daniel Tews officiating. Burial followed in the Springs Cemetery, rural Tolstoy. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 22, 2012 at the church in Lebanon with visitation one hour prior.   Leland Penrod was born in Springs Community, Tolstoy, South Dakota on February 5, 1936 to Obert W. and Alice (Umiker) Penrod. He grew up on the rural Tolstoy family farm, attended Fairview Township Country School and received his higher education from South Dakota State College in Brookings. Leland returned to the family farm where he lived until the time of his death. On June 9, 1957 he was united in marriage to Iris Titze at Christ Lutheran Church in Lebanon.

Leland’s entire life was centered around farming, cattle and the love of the land. He worked day in and out on the farm until his health left him unable to even get into a tractor which happened only a few short months ago. Each day Leland looked forward to the daily stock report from his grandson. He also enjoyed watching baseball, cheering on the Twins, and spending time with his family.

He was a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church of Lebanon, where he served as the church secretary/treasurer. He was also served as a County Courtman for the FSA office.

Leland is survived by his children: Thomas (Tammy) of Tolstoy, Paul (Lynn) of Pierre and Beth (Mark) Dutt of Pierre; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his special lady friend: Linda McRoberts of Lebanon and siblings: John (Linda) of Volga and Marilyn (Larry) Mattheis of Pierre.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Iris; brother, Obert and sister, Leota Stotz.

The family request memorials be directed to Compassionate Care Hospice, 807 E Hwy 212, Gettysburg, SD 57442. Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Leland’s arrangements.  

Sources

• "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV5D-MJ6L : accessed 7 January 2023), Leland Penrod, Pierre, South Dakota, United States, 22 Jun 2012; from "Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 - Today)," database, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : 2014); citing , born-digital text.

Acknowledgments

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