Lowell Waters, age 82, of Wessington, SD passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at his home. His funeral service will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, October 17 at First Presbyterian Church in Wessington with burial following at Wessington Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, October 16 at the Welter Funeral Home; or visitation one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Lowell Dean Waters was born on June 9, 1936 in Bates Township in Hand County, South Dakota to William B. and Ethelyn L. (Martens) Waters.

Lowell married Betty Gaudig in Miller on October 30, 1956 and together they farmed and raised their family in Hand County.

Lowell was a life long farmer and custom hay mover. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially telling stories and sharing jokes. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoyed working at the Miller Race Track where he earned the nickname, "Running Waters." He raised cattle, sheep and hogs and cherished his many cats and dogs on the farm and was most fond of his constant companion and house dog, Freckles.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty in 2007, four brothers Delmar, Glen, Dale, and Alan; two sisters May Nelson and Mary Waters, 1 great-grandson, Oliver (Ollie) Block, two nephews, Victor Waters and Chad Gaudig.  And numerous brother and sister in-laws.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his children Mike Waters of Wessington, Terry (Missy) Waters of Huron, Peggy (Bryan) Kroeplin of Highmore, Sheila (Jarod) Treib of Woonsocket, and Connie (Luke) Howder of Webster. Thirteen grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and his constant companion, Freckles, his Jack Russell terrier.  Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.