Floyd H. Weelborg, 90, of Dell Rapids passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation on Thursday will be from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with the family present at 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Christian Wake Service will be at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary to follow in the church.

Floyd H. Weelborg was born on October 30, 1923 at Hazel, SD, the son of Henry and Lucy (Schickedanz) Weelborg. He grew up in the Hazel area and graduated from Hazel High School in 1942. He farmed with his family until he married Jean Allen on October 3, 1949 in Dell Rapids. They farmed near Hazel until April of 1954 when they moved to a farm  north of Dell Rapids. Floyd retired in 1993. Jean died in 1998. Floyd remained on the farm until the time of his death.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his bountiful harvest with many. He liked entering his fudge and carrot cake in the Moody County Fair along with his many photographs. He grew Indian Corn that was used on the Corn Palace Murals and on the Christmas tree in the Capitol. He enjoyed raising huge pumpkins and photography.

He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Irene and Della and one brother, Selmer.

Floyd is survived by his four sons, Michael (Ruby Posey) of Lumberton, MS, Steven of Lumberton, MS, Larry (Jane) of Custer, SD and Tony of Sioux Falls; his five daughters, Paula (Sean) Breen of Sioux Falls, Linda (Dennis) Makris of Pensacola, FL, Rita (Jeff) Buller of Sioux Falls, DeAnna (Robert) McMurry of San Pedro, CA and Becky (Brian) Ramlo of Brookings; his 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

This is a copy of the song Floyd wrote titled “Home”

Oh! Give me a Home, a Home with my Dear Lord.
Give me a Home in Heaven with my Dear Lord.
Where there is always peace and tranquility.
And happiness for all eternity.
So give me a Home in Heaven with my Dear Lord.

He is so all forgiving, He gives me a chance of living.
With Him in the Garden of Eden.
If I but live His way, a small sacrifice.
That someday I may join him in paradise.
Oh! give me a Home in Heaven with my Dear Lord.

Where there is always love and kindness.
Where everyone are good neighbors, and there is no crime or violence.
Where there are no sick or suffering, no homeless or hunger, no cold or abused.
I hope and pray that I will not be excused
From joining in Heaven with my Dear Lord.

I want to come Home to my Lord.
Someday, I want to come Home to my Lord.
But I know not when that will be.
When you are ready to call for me.
Thats when I am coming Home, My Lord.
Oh, give me a Home in Heaven with my Dear Lord. AMEN!

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