Monte Dodson, 86, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Good Samaritan in Lennox, SD.
Due to Covid concerns, there will be a Private Family Funeral Mass at Church of St. Mary, Sioux Falls, SD. Interment will be at South Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery for family and friends in summer of 2021. Miller Funeral Home-Downtown Sioux Falls, SD assisting with arrangements. www.millerfh.com.
Monte was born June 12, 1934 in Colome, SD to Earl and Agnes Dodson. He grew up in Winner, SD graduating from Winner High School later serving in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning from the service, Monte studied business at the University of South Dakota. He began his professional career with Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica, CA.
On Nov. 28, 1959, he was united in marriage with his beautiful wife (as he always described her), Teresa Dailey in Winner, SD. They began their married life in Denver, CO where Monte worked for General Credit Corporation. A company transfer took them to Fort Collins, CO where he eventually sold Studebaker automobiles. They moved on to Rapid City, SD where he began his lifelong career in sales and marketing with Northwestern Bell Telephone. Promotions took Monte and Teresa to Sioux Falls, SD where they settled and raised their five children. After 25 years with Northwestern Bell/US West, Monte retired in 1990.
He was an avid sports enthusiast growing up listening to Cubs games on WNAX radio leading to an ongoing love of the Cubs, Twins, and the Bears. He also had a soft spot for animals, always giving in to keep an additional pet. He had a wonderful laugh, compassion for those in need and thoroughly enjoyed the company of his friends and family.
Monte is survived by his wife, Teresa; their children, Clay Dodson, Lake Forest, IL, Paige Severson, Sioux Falls, SD, Hugh Dodson (Carolyn), Sioux Falls, SD, Maggi Tweet (Todd), Burlington, WI, Joseph Dodson, Sioux Falls, SD; their grandchildren, Sam Babcock, Jack Severson, Molly Severson, Noel Dodson, Natalie Dodson, Abby Tweet, Ben Tweet, Nora McNamara; a brother, Doug Dodson, Ocala, FL; and a sister, Debra Counsman, Tampa, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Kelly Dodson.
The family appreciates all the wonderful staff at Good Samaritan Society in Lennox as well as the AseraCare Hospice angels for their collective kindness, exceptional care and great compassion provided during this difficult year.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either: Feeding South Dakota, 4701 North Westport Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57107, Or The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, 101 N Indiana Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103.
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