Ernest “Ernie” Kenneth Schuppan was born to Carl and Hannah (Schmidt) Schuppan on Nov. 18, 1927 in Carter, SD. He had 4 brothers and 1 sister. Carl Jr., Frank, Fritz and Reka (twins) and George.
Ernie grew up near O’Kreek, SD and attended grade school in the Mosher area near the Horstman farm. He had many stories about his grandpa (Opa) and grandma (Oma) Schmidt. Ernie entered the military in February, 1946, learning to work on heavy equipment at a Construction Equipment School in Ft. Belvoir, Va. After construction school, Ernie was placed on a ship. While out at sea, many were getting sea sick, so sneaky ole’ Ernie volunteered to be a cook instead of clean up. Ernie was Honorably discharged September of 1947.
In August of 1948, he married Phyllis Anderson. They lived in Winner, SD for several years where their 2 daughters, Judy and Janna were born. Ernie and Phyllis moved to the Curt Daughters and Dick McKay farm, 15 miles west of Winner.
Sundays were spent at Ernie’s baseball games in Witten and Carter. Ernie also served as a baseball commissioner for many years. In 1972, Ernie and Phyllis moved to his present home in Winner. Ernie worked at Grossenburg Implement in the Welding shop, Carlson Construction and retired and continued working managing the Winner Recycle Center. These past years, Ernie volunteered daily at the Winner Thrift Store where he still took work very seriously, right girls, winkwink. Ernie’s always said, “It doesn’t matter how you feel, you just have to keep moving.” Ernie worked literally until the time of his death.
Ernie enjoyed puzzles, card games and he especially enjoyed family gatherings until it got a little loud and then he would disappear out the back door.
Ernie is survived by his 2 daughters Judy Wilcox (special friend Larry Pravecek) and Janna Pravecek (Ray) all of Winner, SD. Grandchildren: Laura Derry (Neil) Sioux Falls, SD, Bryan Wilcox (Kim) Sioux Falls, SD, Beth Bratton (Nate) Wenatchee, WA, Stacy Norrid (special friend Brad Burket) Winner, SD, Michelle Harmon (Bruce) Spearfish, SD, Daniel Pravecek (Betsy) Winner, SD, Ben Pravecek (Amy) Hulett, WY. Great Grandchildren: Tyler and Laine Derry, Shaylee, Garyn, Bella and Lathan Wilcox, Jensen, Mason and Rayden Bratton. Kelli Curtis (Isaiah), Abby Malou (Mut), Casey Norrid (fiancé Clay Fuller) Lauren and Preston Norrid. Jeremiah and Hanna Harmon. Oscar, Charley and Maree Pravecek. Payton Eagle Pravecek and Paxton Pravecek. Great -Great Grandchildren Hallie and Archer Curtis.
He was Preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, brothers Carl Jr., Frank , Fritz and George Schuppan and sister Reka Farris, and son in law Garry Wilcox.
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