Lawrence Neuharth

A funeral service for Lawrence Reuben Neuharth, age 94, of Gregory, SD, was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church in Burke, SD, with Pastor Philip Henning officiating.

Music for the service was provided by accompanist Randy Sachtjen.

Interment was at Herrick Cemetery in Herrick, SD. Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence Reuben Neuharth was born July 18, 1931, south of Gregory, SD to Edward and Lydia (Klundt) Neuharth. He spent his entire life farming south of Gregory and Burke, SD.

Lawrence was united in marriage to Della Gray on January 23, 1955, at Grace Lutheran Church in Burke. They worked their farm together for 42 years, retiring to Gregory in 1997. They raised their three sons and a daughter. Together they milked cows, raised chickens, and baby calves.

Lawrence passed away March 3, 2026, at the Lake Andes Healthcare Center in Lake Andes, SD.

He is survived by his sons Terry (Barb) of Baltic, SD, David of Gregory, SD, and Wayne (Cindy) of Barnet, VT; daughter Diane Neuharth of Mesa, AZ; granddaughters Angela (Lyle) Wetz of Vale, SD, Nichole (Robert) Schoelles of Ft. Huachuca, AZ, and Katie Neuharth of Barnet, VT; a great-granddaughter; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and their families.