Funeral services for Dr. Herbert "Herb" McClellan, 87 of Mobridge will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Mobridge under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 29 from 5-6:30 pm at Kesling Funeral Home. Herb passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Walworth County Care Center in Selby.

Dr. Herbert F. McClellan, Jr. was born March 1, 1935, to Herbert and Marjorie (Hodson) McClellan in Faith, South Dakota.  After graduating from Mobridge High School, he attended the University of Minnesota to study dentistry.  He graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1960 and began his practice in Mobridge, SD, where he was the third dentist in a four-generation family.  He remained at this practice until his retirement.

Herbert married Joyce (Bastian) on July 14, 1957, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge.  They lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota while Herb attended dental school.  Together they had three children, Lynnette NaVonne, Kymberly Ann, and Marc Herbert.  They enjoyed spending time together as a family and were very active in the community of Mobridge.

Dr. McClellan belonged to and served in leadership roles many professional organizations including, the American Dental Association, South Dakota Dental Association, Northern District Dental Society, South Dakota Dental Foundation, Pierre Fauchard Academy, and International College of Dentistry.  He was also a member and served in leadership roles in the community of Mobridge, including, Trinity Lutheran Church, City government, Former Mayor of Mobridge, Mobridge Rotary Club, Mobridge Jaycees, South Dakota Jaycees, Oahe Sportsman's Club, Boy Scouts, Eagle Scouts, Mobridge School Board, Oahe Chapter of Pheasants Forever, MYO, Mobridge/Pollock Tiger Educational Foundation, Klein Museum Board, Regional Wildlife Advisory Board, and Chamber Ambassador for Achievement Days.

Dr. McClellan enjoyed hunting, fishing, music, sports, gardening, and even obtained his private pilot's license.  He loved his family and his community and will be deeply missed and remembered for his service to his family, profession, and the city of Mobridge.

Dr. McClellan is survived by his wife Joyce, of Mobridge,  daughters Lynnette (Llew) Kuehl, of Mobridge, Kymberly (Larry) Lebeda, of Presho, SD, son Marc (Nancy) McClellan, of Mobridge,  grandchildren Brett Patrick (Lori) Kuehl, Breanne Joelle Kuehl, Tyler James Lebeda, Bradley John Lebeda, Michael Ryan McClellan, Michelle Ann (Kevin) Wientjes, great grandchildren Kadin Patrick Kuehl, Korbin Thomas Kuehl, Walker Cole Wientjes, and Thomas Hayes Wientjes and one sister Karen Smith of Denver, Colorado.

He is preceded in death by his mother Marjorie, his father Herbert, and a sister Betty Appleby.

Funeral services for Herbert "Herb" McClellan, 87 of Mobridge will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Mobridge under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 29 from 5-6:30 pm at Kesling Funeral Home.