Warren Prascher Warren Prascher was born January 11, 1924, at Kearney, NE, to George Arthur and Elizabeth Pearl Prascher. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from high school in 1941. Warren entered the US Army in 1945. Following his honorable discharge, he worked for the US Maritime Commission in California. He returned to Nebraska where he worked for a John Deere dealer before joining Farmhand, Inc. in December of 1950. He lived in Utah for three years, Portland, OR, for two years, and moved to South Dakota where he has lived since. Warren retired in January 1991. Warren did volunteer service with the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard for seventeen years, participating in 2,588 burials. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sturgis Golden K Kiwanis, and the Elks. He was married in 1945 to Arlone Habe. To this union were born, John, Kathryn, Craig, and Daniel. He married Ginnie Caldwell Strong in 1985. Warren, 91, Sturgis, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Ginnie; son, John and his wife, Stephannie, Memphis, TN; daughter, Kathryn and her husband, Guy Tillett, Black Hawk, SD; son, Craig and his wife, Carla, Plano, TX; son, Dan and his wife, Mary, Grapevine, TX; stepson, Robert Strong and his wife, Sandy, Sioux Falls, SD, and stepson, Lonnie Strong and his wife, Linda, Rapid City; five grandsons; one granddaughter; nine step-grandsons; four step-granddaughters; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leonard. A memorial has been established to the Sturgis Vet's Club Warren Prascher Memorial Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com. The family invites you to join them for fellowship and lunch at the Sturgis Vet's Club following the committal service. We thank you for your presence and condolences. In Loving Memory Of Warren Prascher 1924 ~ 2015 In Loving Memory Of Warren Prascher Born January 11, 1924 Kearney, Nebraska Died March 17, 2015 Rapid City, South Dakota Mass of Christian Burial Monday, March 23, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Celebrant ~ Father Timothy Castor Organist ~ Dr. Barry Furze Soloist ~ Myron Volk Musical Selections "Crown Him With Many Crowns" "Sing With All The Saints In Glory" "Prayer Of St. Francis" "How Great Thou Art" Honorary Pallbearers Chris Prascher ~ Scott Prascher ~ Brian Prascher Matt Prascher ~ Will Prascher ~ Katie Prascher TAPS Military Honors Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard Day is done, gone the sun From the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well, safely rest. God is nigh. Inurnment Black Hills National Cemetery Thanks and praise for our days ‘neath the sun, ‘neath the stars, ‘neath the sky. As we go, this we know. God is nigh.