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Funeral services for John Ochsner, 77, of Herreid will be 10:30 AM Thursday, June 4, 2020 at First Herreid Reformed Church in Herreid. Interment will be in the Friedens Heinz Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 3, 2020 beginning at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the church. John passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.

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 partnered 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 45 ^th 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.