It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Galen Cardwell of Summit, South Dakota, who passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Avert Charles and Ellen Minnie Cardwell (Fitz); his son Steven Cardwell; his grandson Joseph Lauritsen; and his siblings, Florence Lowery, Gene Cardwell and Gerald Cardwell.

He is survived by : his children, Mary Lauritsen of Florence, SD and David Cardwell (Penny) of Summit, SD; his granddaughter Chelsea Bailey (Orion) of Elgin, OK; his children, Jason Cardwell of Summit, SD, Taylor Hyatt (Brady) of Florence, SD, Kiara Harper (Gavin) of Summit, SD, Erin Lauritsen of Florence, SD and Noah Lauritsen (Mallory Bisgard) of Watertown, SD; and his great grandchildren, Easton, Makenna, Riggs, Bailee, Lakelyn and Ronan. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 19th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 9:30 AM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 20th 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Hope Lutheran Church (307 Pine St, Summit, SD 57266). A burial was held on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 12:30 PM and at 1:00 PM.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mundwiler Funeral Home