John "Jack" Fernau's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2026 in Wagner, South Dakota

John "Jack" Fernau

October 14, 1935 - August 25, 2026 (90 years old)

Wagner, South Dakota

John "Jack" Fernau's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2026 in Wagner, South Dakota

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CLAUSEN FUNERAL HOME - BURKE

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John "Jack" Fernau

October 14, 1935 - August 25, 2026 (90 years old)

Wagner, South Dakota

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John Fernau Obituary

John Fernau in Wagner, South Dakota, born on October 14, 1935 in Butte, Nebraska, passed away on August 25, 2026. 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 Fernau or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John "Bud" Joshua Fernau and Merna Selma Fritz; his wife Norma Fernau; his parents-in-law, Frank and Florence Haney; his siblings, Merna Mae Venker, Daryl Fernau and Bill Weber; his siblings-in-law, Lee Fernau, Donna Haney, Lyle and Jim Haney; and his great grandchild Mariana Krempges.

He is survived by: his children, Bob Fernau (Karla) of Rapid City, SD, Cindy Wolf (Charlie) of Burke, SD, Teri Rave (Roger) of Crooks, SD and Tammy Lingen of Luverne, MN.; his grandchildren, John (Nicole), Jeff, Heidi (Andrew), Melanie (Michael), J. J. (Rose), Christina (Adam), Josh, Jenelle (Dallas), Levi (Katie), Dusty (Missy), Kerry (Tiffany) and Chelsi; and his sister-in-law Vesta Haney. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Sunday, August 30th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Clausen Funeral Home (226 E 8th St, Burke, SD 57523). A funeral service was held on Sunday, August 30th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
CLAUSEN FUNERAL HOME - BURKE



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Aug 30

Visitation

Clausen Funeral Home
226 E 8th St, Burke, SD 57523

Sun

Aug 30

Funeral service

Clausen Funeral Home
226 E 8th St, Burke, SD 57523

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