CARTHAGE — James Peckenpaugh, age 92, of Carthage, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. His funeral mass is 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 12, at St. Thomas …
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CARTHAGE — James Peckenpaugh, age 92, of Carthage, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
His funeral mass is 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 12, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in De Smet. Father Terry Weber and Father Richard Baumberger will officiate with music provided by Leo Jensen as vocalist, accompanied by Tabitha Unruh.
Active pallbearers are Bruce Heiter, Mike Heiter, David Widman, Matt Peckenpaugh, Nathan Serfling, Edward Wendel, Tony Peckenpaugh, and Daniel DeDeyne. Honorary pallbearers are all of Jim’s nieces and nephews.
Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery in De Smet.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in De Smet.
Jim was born on August 13, 1931, to William Francis and Loretta (Callahan) Peckenpaugh in De Smet. He attended country school for eight years and graduated from De Smet High School in 1950. Jim was the first President of the FFA Chapter in De Smet High School and received an Honorary Degree in 2002.
Jim farmed all his life in Matthews Township. He loved his farm life, working with Hereford cattle and quarter horses. He enjoyed the transition from horse-drawn machinery to the modern-day equipment. Field work, cutting hay, and silage cutting were some of his favorite jobs. Jim loved his John Deere Gator. He was able to check cattle waters and the crops and visit with the neighbors.
He took great pride in being an uncle and great-uncle to all his nieces and nephews. He was a lifetime member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Jim is survived by his four sisters: Helen Heiter of Alexandria, Margaret (James) Mourek of De Smet, Janice (Alan) Serfling of Madison, Pat Peckenpaugh of Sioux Falls; and one brother, Robert (Nancy) Peckenpaugh of Carthage and a brother-in-law, Roger Widman of De Smet.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Loretta; brothers, Doug and Tom; brother-in-law, Jim Heiter; sister, Mary Widman; an infant brother; and a niece, Angela Wendel.
