Earl Biel, 85, of Mobridge, passed away Saturday (August 31 ^st ) at the Avantara Nursing home in Ipswich due to cancer.

Memorial services will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, September 28 at the United Congregational Church, 1001 6 ^th Ave West in Mobridge with Pastor Keith Kraft officiating.

Earl was born north of Java in Campbell County on March 7, 1934, a son of Dorothy (Huber) Biel and Fred C Biel.

He is survived by his sister, Allegra Hirsch of Eureka and brother, Lowell Biel of Fargo ND. A former spouse and mother of his children, Janet Peterhoff, children, Greg, Vanessa and Toby. Earl is also survived by a former spouse, Geraldine, along with stepchildren Sherri, Joy, Georgia, Jay and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Earl spent most of his life on the family farm during which time he planted crops and milked cows. He spent a brief time serving in the United States Army and then returned to the farm. After many years of being on the farm, he retired from there and briefly lived in Java before moving to Mobridge where he lived the remainder of his life. While in Mobridge, he worked at various jobs but enjoyed mowing lawns and helping neighbors most.

He was a long-time member of the United Church of Christ in Java where he was an Usher for many years. After moving to Mobridge, he became a member of the United Congregational Church and remained until his death.