Obituary of Marjorie A. Scherschligt

Marjorie A. "Marge" Scherschligt, age 82, of Lesterville, SD passed away peacefully early Saturday, November 01, 2014 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 8, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Lesterville, with Rev. Steven Jones officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will begin at 5:00 PM, Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, with a rosary at 7:00 PM followed by a Scripture service at 7:30 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Warren Scherschligt, Nick Scherschligt, Mark Kocer, Darrin Bierle, Jeff Vaith, and Corey Vaith. Marge was born November 17, 1931 in Yankton, SD, to Vit and Lillian (Post) Kocer. She graduated from Scotland High School in 1949. She was united in marriage with John Scherschligt on January 24, 1951 in Lesterville, SD. They were married for 54 years. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2005. Marge was employed at the Human Services Center in Yankton for 27 years before retiring in 1993. Those who knew her know she was deeply devoted to her faith and community. She was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lesterville, a member of the Ladies Alter Society, and a Eucharistic Minister. She also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary Post, VFW, Lesterville Community Club, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed playing cards, having coffee at the cafe, watching the Lesterville Broncos play baseball, but most of all she treasured spending time with her children and grandchildren. Marge is survived by her children: Paul (Jean) Scherschligt of Lesterville, SD, Steve (Ruth) Scherschligt of Tea, SD and Peggy (Matt) Griffin of Sioux Falls, SD; 6 grandchildren: Brandon Scherschligt, Travis Scherschligt, Stephanie Kortan, Melissa Kortan, Matthew Scherschligt, and Abigail Griffin; 2 great-grandchildren, Daily Scherschligt and Hagen Scherschligt; one sister, Patty (Jim) Boydston of Renton, WA and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Frank Kocer, and a sister, Kay Bruna. Memorials can be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 702 1st Street, Lesterville, SD 57040.