Norman H Tapken's obituary , Passed away on March 15, 2023 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota

Norman H Tapken

July 21, 1931 - March 15, 2023 (91 years old)

Wessington Springs, South Dakota

Norman H Tapken's obituary , Passed away on March 15, 2023 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota

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Norman H Tapken Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Norman H Tapken of Wessington Springs, South Dakota, who passed away on March 15, 2023, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Norman H Tapken to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John Tapken and Emma Tapken; his former life partner Betty Krammer; his siblings, Vernon, Wendell, George and Gertrude Schramn; his stepson Allen Krammer; and his stepgrandson Brad Chambers.

He is survived by : his wife Wanda Holeton; his daughters, Norma Tapken of Texas, Linda Lentz (Terry) of Parkston and Vicki Eggert (Randall) of Brandon; his stepdaughter Marian Perkins (Glen) of Alabama; his sister Thelma Hansen of Rapid City; and his siblings-in-law, Bonnie Will of Las Vegas, Wessington Springs, Liz Gaikowski (Dave) of Mitchell, Michael Holeton (Jane) of Rapid City and John Holeton (Jan) of Sioux Falls. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 3 step great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Basham Funeral Services



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Tue

Mar 21

Visitation

Zion Lutheran Church
508 N Wallace Ave, Wessington Springs, SD 57382

Tue

Mar 21

Prayer

Zion Lutheran Church
508 N Wallace Ave, Wessington Springs, SD 57382

Wed

Mar 22

Funeral service

Zion Lutheran Church
508 N Wallace Ave, Wessington Springs, SD 57382

Thu

Mar 23

Burial

Black Hills National Cemetery
20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785

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