William "Willie" F. Scheibe, age 100, of Huron, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Prairie View Care Center in Woonsocket, SD. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Hope Lutheran Church in Huron, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation, with the family present, will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

His service will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jxX-MfAaGs

William (Willie) Frederick Scheibe was born February 26, 1924, to Wilhelm and Paulina (Heckenliable) Buechler at Virgil, SD.  He was one of seven children: Oscar, Hilda, Marlene, Martha, Virginia and Leonora.  Both parents preceded them in death in the early 30's.  Later he was adopted by Fred and Minnie (Cloeter) Scheibe of Wolsey, SD.  Willie was baptized and confirmed by the Rev. F.W. Leyhe of St. John's Lutheran Church, Wolsey. He was also a long-time member of American Lutheran Church in Huron and most recently a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Huron.

William married the love of his life, Doris Tollefson on August 1, 1946 and was blessed for over 64 years as partners and living out their faith on the farm. To this marriage, seven children were born. Doris passed away on May 19, 2011. As hard as the family worked, it was a priority to take time on Sunday morning to attend worship as a family at American Lutheran Church in Huron.

William was a dairy farmer living south of Wolsey until moving to Huron in 1979.  He continued farming and dairying with his sons until retiring in 1984.  He worked for Wheat Growers Grain Elevator for a time and volunteered at the Dakotaland Museum, Adult Day Care Center, Meals on Wheels, and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.  He took up woodworking for a hobby and made many items for family and friends.  While a resident at the Wellshire apartments, Willie participated in many activities and enjoyed spending time with his friends, being with his children and grandchildren listening to the "sounds" of family around him, and spending time with his special friend, Idel.

The family will be forever grateful for the loving, compassionate care given to our dad by our youngest sibling, Rhonda, and her husband Jerry.  Their dedication and willingness to be primary caregivers was a blessing to our dad and to our family.  The family also wants to pay tribute to the staff at Prairie View Health Center in Woonsocket, SD.  Their care reflected their commitment to the dignity of life in all aspects of their care.  The family is so thankful for their loving care.

He is survived and will be missed by seven children: Sharlyn (Tom) Tobin of Sioux Falls, Verlyn (Kathy) Scheibe of Custer, Marian (Steve) Sprecher of Huron, Roger (Kay) Scheibe of Sioux Falls, Phyllis Schievelbein of Sioux Falls, LaVonne (Steven) Schaeffer of Florence, and Rhonda (Jerry) Jasmer of Huron. Also18 grandchildren 53 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He is survived by his sister: Marlene Rittle, brother-in-law Jack Harris, sister-in-law Jeaniene Woodford, and many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; both sets of parents; brother Oscar Beuchler and sisters Hilda Gimbel, Martha Schilling, Virginia Jenner, and Leonora Ireland, and many sisters in laws and brothers in laws and his special friend Idel McDonald.

Memorials preferred to Prairie View Care Center in Woonsocket, 401 S. 1St Ave, Woonsocket, SD 57385