Another DHS alum passes......Walt
Wiswell. He & his wife, Virlene lived on Centennial when I was a kid, four
or five doors from Corlis Williamson. They were a very nice couple.
Walter Wiswell, DHS1939
(February 22, 1922 - June 11, 2013)
(February 22, 1922 - June 11, 2013)
Walter Virgil Wiswell, 91, Deadwood, SD,
died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the David M. Dorsett Healthcare Center
Walt was born February 22, 1922 to Walter and Anna (Clauser) Wiswell, in
Deadwood. He attended St. Ambrose Parochial School Deadwood High School in
He worked at a photograph shop for two
years, before becoming an auto parts manager at Hendrie and Boltoff, which was
later W & R Auto Parts. He also was a car salesman, retiring in 1978. After
retirement, he managed Hidden Treasure Convenience Store in Central City.
Walt served as a church Lector and
Eucharist for years. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the
Elks Lodge.
Walt and Virlene Eickmann were married on
June
9, 1947
at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. They were married for 64 years, before Virlene
passed away.
Walt is survived by his nephews and
nieces; John Iverson, Belle Fourche, Walter Howard (Sue) Iverson, Colorado,
Phyllis (Gerald) Pokorney and Francis (Eileen) Iverson, both of Deadwood,
Virlene (Don) Oxford and Paul Iverson, both of Lead; along with many
great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
wife, Virlene, brother Oliver, sister, Ann Iverson, nephew Robert Iverson and
niece Carol Ann Iverson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM , Saturday, June 15, at St. Ambrose
Catholic Church in Deadwood. A rosary will be said at 10:15AM , prior to the mass. Burial will follow
at Oakridge Cemetery
A lunch will be provided
by the Altar Society at the church follow the burial.
Memorials may be directed to benefit a
charity of your choice in Uncle Walt’s memory.
Arrangements are under the care of
Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel. Online condolences may be left at
www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com
