William Stoll

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William “Bill” Stoll, 96, of Pukwana, SD, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 26, at Christ Episcopal Church in Chamberlain, SD. Burial will be in Vega Cemetery in rural Kimball, SD. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

*****Due to weather, Bill's visitation for Monday, March 25, has been canceled.*****

William Henry Stoll was born on February 21, 1928, to Howard and Venita (Jorgenson) Stoll on the farm in Buffalo County, SD. Bill grew up in rural Pukwana, SD. He attended high school in Gann Valley and worked on the family farm. He also worked as a licensed electrician for many years.

On August 26, 1951, Bill married the love of his life, Alvena Delany, and they were blessed with two daughters, Jeannie and Irene.

One of Bill’s favorite hobbies was restoring old cars and tractors. He also loved to square dance and ballroom dancing. He loved to bake bread and play cards with family and friends. He adored his dogs, Daisy and Rooster and his chickens. Bill took great pride in his baby lambs and sheep herd, and sheered sheep for 20 years. Bill also loved his cattle, his horses, and pheasant hunting. Bill enjoyed family trips and always cherished the fun memories.  

Bill is survived by his wife, Alvena; daughters, Jeannie Weaver (Glen Cooper) of Wessington Springs, SD and Irene (Dave) Bleeker of Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren: Teresa (Trent) Tibbetts, Tarea (Chris) O’Donnel, Shawn (Janet) Bleeker, Kim (Shaun) Jensen, Kristin (Ryan) Lawerence, and Jamie R. Weaver; 13 great-grandchildren: Tyler Tibbetts (Syd), Sierra Tibbetts, Ashlyn Tibbetts, Janece Wetzel (Kevin), Billy O’Donnel, Jordan Jensen (Jed), Thomas (Moriah) Jensen, Coltan Jensen, Cade Bleeker, Jayce Bleeker, Kamryn Lawerence, Kelsey Lawerence, and Johnny Weaver; four great-great-grandchildren, Sophia Wetzel, Devin Wetzel, Ezra Jensen, and Delaney Jensen; sisters, Louise Stanton of Chamberlain, SD and Joyce Schoenfelder of Wenatchee, WA; sisters-in-law, Deloris Stoll of Chamberlain, SD and Joyce Stoll of Modesto, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bernard, Lyal, and infant brother, Jr.; sister, Grace Smith; foster sibling, Rueben Ross; parents-in-law, Ruth and Allen Delany; brothers-in-law, Dick Smith, Dean Stanton, and Bob (Marilyn), Ben, and Albert Delany; sisters-in-law, Nellie Delany, Iola (Howard) Layton, Margaret (Merle) Perry, Grace (Ralph) Brearley, Adeline (Louis) Melichar, and Betty (Maynard) Juctice.

We love you Bill.

*****Due to weather, Bill's visitation for Monday, March 25, has been canceled.*****

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