Melvin J. Petrak Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Melvin J. Petrak of Chamberlain, South Dakota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 9, 2025 at the age of 73. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin J. Petrak to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Anton Petrak and Viola Petrak (Kolb); his sister Barb Carrera; his father-in-law Everett Hopkins Jr.; his brothers-in-law, Richard Bondurant, Jesus Carrera, Billy Ruiz and Jim Bunker; and his nephews, Derek Hopkins and Ethen Hopkins.
He is survived by: his wife Janet Hopkins of Chamberlain; his daughters, Jenna Reis (Brian) of Plankinton and Harlie Petrak (Dustin Poss) of Pierre; his grandsons, Briggs and Liam Reis; his siblings, Dianna Bondurant of Walla Walla, Washington and Bob Petrak of Chamberlain; his mother-in-law Florence Hopkins of Pukwana; and his siblings-in-law, Debi Kourt (Dustin) of Chamberlain, Rick Hopkins (Penny) of Pukwana, Chuck Hopkins (Rochelle) of Chamberlain, Bonnie Luurs (Ron) of Pukwana, Shelly Overweg (Larry) of Kimball, Rita Karlen (Brad) of Reliance, Danita Hopkins (Adam Deiterman) of Chamberlain, Paula Creamer (Gene) of Dorchester, NE, Ron Hopkins (Dawn) of Pukwana and Tommy Hopkins of Chamberlain. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and countless good friends.
