John Karlen's obituary , Passed away on April 27, 2021 in De Smet, South Dakota

John Karlen

March 10, 1956 - April 27, 2021 (65 years old)

De Smet, South Dakota

John Karlen's obituary , Passed away on April 27, 2021 in De Smet, South Dakota

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John Karlen Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 27, 2021 we had to say goodbye to John Karlen in De Smet, South Dakota. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Karlen or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his father Dr. Louis; his brother David; and his grandparents, Clarence, Edna Stock, Louis and Margaret Karlen.

He is survived by : his mother Betty Karlen (Stock); his wife Pam (Jacob); his children, Angela Karlen (Wyatt), Becky Schaffer (Jeremy) and Billy Karlen; his grandchildren, Ty, Mya, Brady and Charleigh; and his siblings, Debbie Beck (Laird) and Trey Karlen (Jenni). He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

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Willoughby Funeral Home Inc



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Thu

Apr 29

Visitation

Willoughby Funeral Home and Cremation
301 N Main St, Howard, SD 57349

Thu

Apr 29

Prayer

Willoughby Funeral Home and Cremation
301 N Main St, Howard, SD 57349

Fri

Apr 30

Funeral service

Beach United Methodist Church
205 N Pleasant St, Howard, SD 57349

Fri

Apr 30

Burial

Graceland Cemetery's Section

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