John Elrod age 92 of Sioux Falls died October 16, 2005 while visiting family in Tacoma, WA. Graveside services will begin at 11:00 am, Saturday October 22, 2005 at the Bear Butte Cemetery, Sturgis, SD, with Chaplain Moe Greiner officiating. Full military honors provided by Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Wildlife Association. John Sherman Elrod, son of John S. and Emelia (Carlson) Elrod was born December 16, 1912 in Elrod, SD. He grew and was educated in the Elrod schools. As a young man he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. John enlisted in the Army at Ft. Meade, SD in February of 1939. He served in China and during the outbreak of WWII. He served in Europe where he fought in four campaigns including the Normandy Landing. John was wounded twice and received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Silver Star awards for actions in combat. Following his military duty at the end of the war, John bought a farm near Sioux Falls, SD where he farmed for over 60 years until his recent death. Grateful for having shared his life are his two children, Nancy Zeigler and Steve Elrod, both of Sioux Falls, two sisters, Evelyn Kottan of Steilacoom, WA, and Marylynn Keith, and a brother, Charles Elrod both of Sioux Falls.