Edmund Andrew Geffre was born June 18, 1923, in Leola, SD, to Jacob and Barbara (Pfeiffer) Geffre.

Edmund served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and was honorably discharged November 29, 1945. Edmund met Audrey Mae Crouch in a small café in Leola, SD, later marrying on October 2, 1949, in Leola. They moved to Lead, SD, in 1950 so Edmund could start working at the Homestake Gold Mine. Over the years, they grew to a family of seven. Audrey said that each day Edmund would line up all five kids by the door and give each of them a hug and a kiss before leaving for work. After thirty-five years, he retired from Homestake. After retiring, Edmund enjoyed working in his garage, building various items with his sons-in-law, going to auctions, and fishing and hunting with his sons and grandsons. He will be deeply missed.

Edmund died December 7, 2015, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Audrey; children, Kathy (Ron) McClure, Lovell, WY, Linda (Joe) Weiers, Rapid City, Richard, St. Onge, Randel, Wright, WY, and Lisa Magelky, Sturgis: 9 grandchildren: 21 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granchild, and other extended family.

Edmund was preceded in death by 6 siblings and 1grandson, Eric.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 10, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, SD.

Funeral Services for Edmund will be Friday, December 11, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Rev. Willard Olsen officiating.

A memorial has been established.

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