Funeral services for Judy Fjeldheim, 76, of Herreid will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at the Peace Lutheran Church in Herreid. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Herreid under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will start at 5:00 PM Tuesday with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the church in Herreid. Mrs. Fjeldheim passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Strasburg Care Center.

Judith Kay Werner was born on September 23rd, 1940, to Earl & Ramona (Johnson) Werner, in Eureka, SD. Judy was raised on the Werner Ranch, 10 miles West of Herreid; attending elementary and high school in Herreid, graduating with the class of 1958.

On November 8th, 1959 she married Earl Fjeldheim of Pollock, SD at Peace Lutheran Church in Herreid, SD. The couple made their home on the Werner ranch where Judy grew up. To this union they were blessed with 4 children. Lonnie Dean in 1960, Lori Lynn in 1962, Kim Jay in 1963 & Kent Earl in 1973.

Judy was a member of Pollock Lutheran Church in Pollock, SD but was also very active at Peace Lutheran Church in Herreid, SD. Judy was a member of the Friendly Neighbors Extension Club for many years, where she served as President for a length of time. She also served on the Herreid All School Reunion Committees and enjoyed helping to organize this event for her town and all of her school mates.

She was very active and was a go-getter. She loved being on the move. Judy worked at the Cattlemen's Café at Herreid Livestock Market, Herreid, SD for many years along with Patsy's Cafe. Following her work at the café, her love of cattle brought her to a milking job at Sjomeling Dairy, Pollock, SD. Not only did Judy enjoy these jobs, but also loved farm life very much and was active in every aspect. In 2012, she & Earl moved into Herreid. She never skipped a beat and went to the farm every day. Judy was taken out of the country but you couldn't take the country out of Judy.

Judy loved to entertain and hosted gatherings for the whole family at the holidays. She loved to cook and bake and her dishes were second to none. Her whole life was dedicated to raising her family and attending their events. Her favorite role was being a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, in which no one could have done a better job. She found joy in the simplest things and deeply cared for her family, friends, and loved ones. Judy had a smile that could light up a room and was a very positive person. Never once would you hear her complain or speak an ill word of anyone.

Judy is survived by her husband of nearly 57 years, Earl; daughter, Lori (Dan Materi) Bechtold of Strasburg, ND; sons, Kim (Wendy) Fjeldheim of Doniphan, NE, Kent (Brandee) Fjeldheim of Herreid, SD. Sisters-in-law, Evelyn Quenzer of Deadwood, SD, Phyllis Fjeldheim, Holly Fjeldheim of Pollock, SD & Gladys Fjeldheim & Rita Fjeldheim of Herreid, SD. Daughter-in-law, Paula (Lonnie) Fjeldheim of Herreid, SD. Brothers-in-law, Ernie Fjeldheim of Mound City, SD, Andrew Junior (Cindy) Fjeldheim & Alvin (Bernadette) Fjeldheim all of Pollock, SD. Several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many special nieces and nephews. Grand children, Beth Fjeldheim of Herreid SD, Tiffany (Trent) Schwahn of Bismarck, ND, Temree (Derrick) Appert of Braddock, ND, Ryan (Morgan) Fjeldheim of Kearney, NE, Taylor Fjeldheim of Kansas City, MO, Hannah Fjeldheim of Doniphan, NE, and Grady & Georgia Fjeldheim of Herreid, SD. Great grand children, Holden, Cruz & Knox Schwahn of Bismarck, ND, Blayke & Jagger Appert of Braddock, ND, & Rae Fjeldheim of Kearney, NE.

She was preceded in death by her parents Earl (1970) & Ramona (2007) Werner. A brother, in infancy. Her mother and father-in-law, Andrew (1985) & Arlouine (1997) Fjeldheim. Brothers-in-law, Kenneth Fjeldheim (1987), Shervin Fjeldheim (1994), Henry Quenzer (1997), Michael James (Jimmy) Fjeldheim (1999), Clarence Fjeldheim (2006), Larry Fjeldheim (2014). Son-in-law, John Bechtold Jr. (2004). Son, Lonnie Fjeldheim (2014). Great Grand-daughter, Claire Appert (2016).