Britton, SD: The funeral for Samie Skjonsberg will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 2021 at First Lutheran Church. Rev. Terrill Sorensen will officiate. Interment will be at the Britton Cemetery under the direction of the Price Funeral Chapel.
There will be a one hour visitation prior to the service at the church.
Samie Frank Skjonsberg was born on November 27, 1928, to Samuel Skjonsberg and Frances (Weier) Skjonsberg in the upstairs of his grandparent's house in Sisseton SD. Samie was the third born of four children. He grew up during the Great Depression, so things weren't easy growing up. Although during this time he learned to have a great work ethic and the power of humility.
Samie honorably served in the Korean War from 1951-1953. Several years later, Samie was united in marriage to the love of his life, Annetta Christopherson on March 30, 1956. The two were married 65 years. Samie and Annetta made Britton SD their home and they raised their two children DaNeal and Bardie.
He had a fascination for antiques, especially antique cars. He was a great mechanic who restored many classic cars throughout his life. He had an impressive 80-year collection of cars, toys, and other antiques that people would travel from all over to see. Samie enjoyed working on his cars, spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren), and he was always there to help a neighbor in need. Samie resided at Wheatcrest Hills in Britton for the last two and a half years.
Samie Frank Skjonsberg, 92 of Britton SD peacefully passed away October 8, 2021, at Wheatcrest Hills nursing home.
Surviving him are his wife, Annetta Skjonsberg; daughter, DaNeal (Brent) of Arizona; son, Bardie (Debbie) of Detroit Lakes Minnesota; his grandchildren, Casey (Kristen), Matthew (Nayeli), Samantha, Emily; his great-granddaughter Annalee; many step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents Samuel and Frances Skjonsberg; brothers Leo and LeRoy Skjonsberg; and his sister Clara Thompson.
Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Annetta Skjonsberg.
- Price Funeral Chapel
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His sister's obituary:
Clara Frances was born September 29, 1924, in Sisseton, SD to Sam and Frances Weier Skjonsberg. She grew-up in Eden, SD and later moved to Britton, SD; where she graduated High School. After graduating, Clara moved to Seattle, WA and worked on planes for Boeing. On October 4, 1957, Clara married Clinton Thompson in Britton, SD, where they made their home. Clara was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. She was very active in church activities at her hometown church, Assembly of God in Britton, SD. Clara is survived by her two daughters, Cheri Peter Richardson, Hawley, MN and Carol Kevin Miller, Hawley, MN; two brothers, Samie Annetta Skjonsberg, Britton, SD and LeRoy Bonnie Skjonsberg, Renton, WA; one sister-in-law, Ruby Sandvig, Britton, SD; five grandchildren, Jessica and Ashley Richardson, both of Fargo, ND, Kaitlyn and Christopher Buttke and Alexis Miller, all of Hawley, MN; nieces and nephews, DaNeal Floyd Bailey, Corona, CA, Bardie Debbie Skjonsberg, Detroit Lakes, MN, Shawna Skjonsberg, Seattle, WA and Ryan Skjonsberg, Seattle, WA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton; parents, Sam and Frances Skjonsberg; brother, Leo Skjonsberg and son, Curtis Thompson.
- Wright Funeral Home
There will be a one hour visitation prior to the service at the church.
Samie Frank Skjonsberg was born on November 27, 1928, to Samuel Skjonsberg and Frances (Weier) Skjonsberg in the upstairs of his grandparent's house in Sisseton SD. Samie was the third born of four children. He grew up during the Great Depression, so things weren't easy growing up. Although during this time he learned to have a great work ethic and the power of humility.
Samie honorably served in the Korean War from 1951-1953. Several years later, Samie was united in marriage to the love of his life, Annetta Christopherson on March 30, 1956. The two were married 65 years. Samie and Annetta made Britton SD their home and they raised their two children DaNeal and Bardie.
He had a fascination for antiques, especially antique cars. He was a great mechanic who restored many classic cars throughout his life. He had an impressive 80-year collection of cars, toys, and other antiques that people would travel from all over to see. Samie enjoyed working on his cars, spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren), and he was always there to help a neighbor in need. Samie resided at Wheatcrest Hills in Britton for the last two and a half years.
Samie Frank Skjonsberg, 92 of Britton SD peacefully passed away October 8, 2021, at Wheatcrest Hills nursing home.
Surviving him are his wife, Annetta Skjonsberg; daughter, DaNeal (Brent) of Arizona; son, Bardie (Debbie) of Detroit Lakes Minnesota; his grandchildren, Casey (Kristen), Matthew (Nayeli), Samantha, Emily; his great-granddaughter Annalee; many step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents Samuel and Frances Skjonsberg; brothers Leo and LeRoy Skjonsberg; and his sister Clara Thompson.
Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Annetta Skjonsberg.
- Price Funeral Chapel
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His sister's obituary:
Clara Frances was born September 29, 1924, in Sisseton, SD to Sam and Frances Weier Skjonsberg. She grew-up in Eden, SD and later moved to Britton, SD; where she graduated High School. After graduating, Clara moved to Seattle, WA and worked on planes for Boeing. On October 4, 1957, Clara married Clinton Thompson in Britton, SD, where they made their home. Clara was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. She was very active in church activities at her hometown church, Assembly of God in Britton, SD. Clara is survived by her two daughters, Cheri Peter Richardson, Hawley, MN and Carol Kevin Miller, Hawley, MN; two brothers, Samie Annetta Skjonsberg, Britton, SD and LeRoy Bonnie Skjonsberg, Renton, WA; one sister-in-law, Ruby Sandvig, Britton, SD; five grandchildren, Jessica and Ashley Richardson, both of Fargo, ND, Kaitlyn and Christopher Buttke and Alexis Miller, all of Hawley, MN; nieces and nephews, DaNeal Floyd Bailey, Corona, CA, Bardie Debbie Skjonsberg, Detroit Lakes, MN, Shawna Skjonsberg, Seattle, WA and Ryan Skjonsberg, Seattle, WA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton; parents, Sam and Frances Skjonsberg; brother, Leo Skjonsberg and son, Curtis Thompson.
- Wright Funeral Home
Britton, SD: The funeral for Samie Skjonsberg will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 2021 at First Lutheran Church. Rev. Terrill Sorensen will officiate. Interment will be at the Britton Cemetery under the direction of the Price Funeral Chapel.
There will be a one hour visitation prior to the service at the church.
Samie Frank Skjonsberg was born on November 27, 1928, to Samuel Skjonsberg and Frances (Weier) Skjonsberg in the upstairs of his grandparent's house in Sisseton SD. Samie was the third born of four children. He grew up during the Great Depression, so things weren't easy growing up. Although during this time he learned to have a great work ethic and the power of humility.
Samie honorably served in the Korean War from 1951-1953. Several years later, Samie was united in marriage to the love of his life, Annetta Christopherson on March 30, 1956. The two were married 65 years. Samie and Annetta made Britton SD their home and they raised their two children DaNeal and Bardie.
He had a fascination for antiques, especially antique cars. He was a great mechanic who restored many classic cars throughout his life. He had an impressive 80-year collection of cars, toys, and other antiques that people would travel from all over to see. Samie enjoyed working on his cars, spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren), and he was always there to help a neighbor in need. Samie resided at Wheatcrest Hills in Britton for the last two and a half years.
Samie Frank Skjonsberg, 92 of Britton SD peacefully passed away October 8, 2021, at Wheatcrest Hills nursing home.
Surviving him are his wife, Annetta Skjonsberg; daughter, DaNeal (Brent) of Arizona; son, Bardie (Debbie) of Detroit Lakes Minnesota; his grandchildren, Casey (Kristen), Matthew (Nayeli), Samantha, Emily; his great-granddaughter Annalee; many step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents Samuel and Frances Skjonsberg; brothers Leo and LeRoy Skjonsberg; and his sister Clara Thompson.
Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Annetta Skjonsberg.
- Price Funeral Chapel
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His sister's obituary:
Clara Frances was born September 29, 1924, in Sisseton, SD to Sam and Frances Weier Skjonsberg. She grew-up in Eden, SD and later moved to Britton, SD; where she graduated High School. After graduating, Clara moved to Seattle, WA and worked on planes for Boeing. On October 4, 1957, Clara married Clinton Thompson in Britton, SD, where they made their home. Clara was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. She was very active in church activities at her hometown church, Assembly of God in Britton, SD. Clara is survived by her two daughters, Cheri Peter Richardson, Hawley, MN and Carol Kevin Miller, Hawley, MN; two brothers, Samie Annetta Skjonsberg, Britton, SD and LeRoy Bonnie Skjonsberg, Renton, WA; one sister-in-law, Ruby Sandvig, Britton, SD; five grandchildren, Jessica and Ashley Richardson, both of Fargo, ND, Kaitlyn and Christopher Buttke and Alexis Miller, all of Hawley, MN; nieces and nephews, DaNeal Floyd Bailey, Corona, CA, Bardie Debbie Skjonsberg, Detroit Lakes, MN, Shawna Skjonsberg, Seattle, WA and Ryan Skjonsberg, Seattle, WA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton; parents, Sam and Frances Skjonsberg; brother, Leo Skjonsberg and son, Curtis Thompson.
- Wright Funeral Home
There will be a one hour visitation prior to the service at the church.
Samie Frank Skjonsberg was born on November 27, 1928, to Samuel Skjonsberg and Frances (Weier) Skjonsberg in the upstairs of his grandparent's house in Sisseton SD. Samie was the third born of four children. He grew up during the Great Depression, so things weren't easy growing up. Although during this time he learned to have a great work ethic and the power of humility.
Samie honorably served in the Korean War from 1951-1953. Several years later, Samie was united in marriage to the love of his life, Annetta Christopherson on March 30, 1956. The two were married 65 years. Samie and Annetta made Britton SD their home and they raised their two children DaNeal and Bardie.
He had a fascination for antiques, especially antique cars. He was a great mechanic who restored many classic cars throughout his life. He had an impressive 80-year collection of cars, toys, and other antiques that people would travel from all over to see. Samie enjoyed working on his cars, spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren), and he was always there to help a neighbor in need. Samie resided at Wheatcrest Hills in Britton for the last two and a half years.
Samie Frank Skjonsberg, 92 of Britton SD peacefully passed away October 8, 2021, at Wheatcrest Hills nursing home.
Surviving him are his wife, Annetta Skjonsberg; daughter, DaNeal (Brent) of Arizona; son, Bardie (Debbie) of Detroit Lakes Minnesota; his grandchildren, Casey (Kristen), Matthew (Nayeli), Samantha, Emily; his great-granddaughter Annalee; many step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents Samuel and Frances Skjonsberg; brothers Leo and LeRoy Skjonsberg; and his sister Clara Thompson.
Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Annetta Skjonsberg.
- Price Funeral Chapel
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His sister's obituary:
Clara Frances was born September 29, 1924, in Sisseton, SD to Sam and Frances Weier Skjonsberg. She grew-up in Eden, SD and later moved to Britton, SD; where she graduated High School. After graduating, Clara moved to Seattle, WA and worked on planes for Boeing. On October 4, 1957, Clara married Clinton Thompson in Britton, SD, where they made their home. Clara was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. She was very active in church activities at her hometown church, Assembly of God in Britton, SD. Clara is survived by her two daughters, Cheri Peter Richardson, Hawley, MN and Carol Kevin Miller, Hawley, MN; two brothers, Samie Annetta Skjonsberg, Britton, SD and LeRoy Bonnie Skjonsberg, Renton, WA; one sister-in-law, Ruby Sandvig, Britton, SD; five grandchildren, Jessica and Ashley Richardson, both of Fargo, ND, Kaitlyn and Christopher Buttke and Alexis Miller, all of Hawley, MN; nieces and nephews, DaNeal Floyd Bailey, Corona, CA, Bardie Debbie Skjonsberg, Detroit Lakes, MN, Shawna Skjonsberg, Seattle, WA and Ryan Skjonsberg, Seattle, WA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton; parents, Sam and Frances Skjonsberg; brother, Leo Skjonsberg and son, Curtis Thompson.
- Wright Funeral Home
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