RAPID CITYBernie H. Feterl, 80, died at the Fort Meade V. A. Medical Center on Friday, November 19, 2010. He was born on October 25, 1930, in Wessington, So. Dak., to John and Elsie (Weber) Feterl and served in the US Army from 1953-1955. On February 20, 1960, he was united in marriage to Audrey Jorgenson at Salem. Bernie was a barber and later was employed at the South Dakota State Cement plant for 14 years. He retired from there in 1988. He also had a business at home for 15 years sharpening saws. Faith, family and friends were the centerpiece of his life. He was a member of St. Therese the Little Flower parish and served as Eucharistic Minister, lead the rosary and served at morning Mass when he was able. He was also a faithful and loyal member of the Knights of Columbus, serving at both the local and state levels, and was a past State Master. He never missed an opportunity to sign up a new member and always carried membership forms in his pocket and truck. Baseball and softball were a fun pastime for him. He enjoyed managing the SD Cement plant softball team and was active in amateur baseball and helped with his son's team. He truly enjoyed watching his children play sports. Survivors include his wife Audrey Feterl, Rapid City; a son, Scott (Tammy) Feterl, Fayetteville, No. Car., 2 daughters, Lisa Smith, Fairburn, Geo. and Jeanette (Gordon) Blomquist, Scobey, Mont.; a brother, John (Judy) Feterl, Jr., Charleston, Ill; 2 sisters, Marie Weber, Bridgewater and Jean Feterl, Howell, Mich. and 4 grandchildren, Katie and Zach Feterl and Michael and Natasha Blomquist. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, at the Church of St. Therese the Little Flower with a Christian wake service at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at St. Therese Church with Rev. William Zandri as the celebrant. Burial, with military honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post 1273 and the SD National Guard, will be at 1:00 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donors choice.