With all the hype about Republican Bill Janklow dying of brain cancer and all the compliments to his ability and extraordinary skill in making appointments by those he appointed, the passing of a classic good-old Democrat will probably get little attention.
But check the obituary in this post continuation for the Rapid City Journal obituary of Jack M. Weiland. Jack age 93 died Wednesday January 11, 2012. In his younger days, he was a firebrand Democrat who aggravated people like Bill Janklow and conservatives who spouted their mythology endlessly. Jack actually did work for the people who were not rich and connected. My sincere condolences to the members of his family.
*** Stay tuned for news of the less dead--- Doug Wiken
Obituary: Jack M. Weiland
RAPID CITY - Jack M. Weiland, 93, Rapid City, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Jack was born of September 6, 1918, in Reliance, SD, to William and Millie (Konz) Weiland. He served in the United States Army during WWII and was a member of the SD National Guard during the Korean War. He graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University and the University of South Dakota with a Masters Degree in Political Science. He taught Social Studies at Forestburg, SD, High School prior to working for the Mitchell Publishing Company. He later owned and operated an advertising specialty company, The House That Jack Built.
Jack was a very active member of the South Dakota Democratic Party serving as both the Assistant Chairman and State Chairman. He was a member of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission and served as Farm Home Administrator. Jack was also the Democratic candidate in an unsuccessful bid for the United States Congress.
Jack is survived by four children: Jacquilyn (John) Etienne of Dubuque, IA, Judy (David) Wipf of Rapid City, Dr. Paul (Sandra) Weiland of Bath, NC, and James (Amy) Weiland of Oregon City, OR; surviving are five grandchildren: Heather (Eric) Howard, Rapid City, Jocelyn (Brent) Harseim, Campaign, IL, Joel Etienne, Norwalk, IA, Holly Wipf, Woodbury, MN, Julie Porcelli, Denver, CO; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia (Huffman) Weiland, and his parents.
Visitation will be Monday, January 16, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Kirk Funeral Home with Pastor Brent Woodard officiating. Burial will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery with the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard providing military honors.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be given to Cornerstone Rescue Mission at 30 Main St. Rapid City, SD 57701.
An online guestbook is available at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.
RAPID CITY - Jack M. Weiland, 93, Rapid City, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Jack was born of September 6, 1918, in Reliance, SD, to William and Millie (Konz) Weiland. He served in the United States Army during WWII and was a member of the SD National Guard during the Korean War. He graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University and the University of South Dakota with a Masters Degree in Political Science. He taught Social Studies at Forestburg, SD, High School prior to working for the Mitchell Publishing Company. He later owned and operated an advertising specialty company, The House That Jack Built.
Jack was a very active member of the South Dakota Democratic Party serving as both the Assistant Chairman and State Chairman. He was a member of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission and served as Farm Home Administrator. Jack was also the Democratic candidate in an unsuccessful bid for the United States Congress.
Jack is survived by four children: Jacquilyn (John) Etienne of Dubuque, IA, Judy (David) Wipf of Rapid City, Dr. Paul (Sandra) Weiland of Bath, NC, and James (Amy) Weiland of Oregon City, OR; surviving are five grandchildren: Heather (Eric) Howard, Rapid City, Jocelyn (Brent) Harseim, Campaign, IL, Joel Etienne, Norwalk, IA, Holly Wipf, Woodbury, MN, Julie Porcelli, Denver, CO; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia (Huffman) Weiland, and his parents.
Visitation will be Monday, January 16, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Kirk Funeral Home with Pastor Brent Woodard officiating. Burial will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery with the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard providing military honors.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be given to Cornerstone Rescue Mission at 30 Main St. Rapid City, SD 57701.
An online guestbook is available at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.
Published in Rapid City Journal on January 13, 2012
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