With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Velma Slaathaug of Salem, South Dakota, who passed away on March 27, 2021 at the age of 98. 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 Velma Slaathaug to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Herbert Padgett and Carrie Padgett (Gapp); her husband Vernon Slaathaug; her daughter Sharon; and her brothers, Lyle Padgett and Kenneth Padgett.

She is survived by : her children, Allan Slaathaug (Kay) of Wilmot, SD and Jeanette Larsen (Jerry) of Sisseton, SD; and her grandchildren, Gregg Slaathaug (Tina), Travis Slaathaug (Lauren), Brett Slaathaug (Esther), Brittni Cordingley (Mike), Michelle Mills (Dave), Joshua Larsen (Shelley), Jordan Larsen and Jeremiah Larsen (Karen). She is also survived by 22 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mundwiler Funeral Home