Sioux Falls - Verlin Charles Leonard Cederburg, 90, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 just shy of his 91st birthday at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Verlin had been living at Southridge Health Care Center in Sioux Falls since July 2013 near his daughter Barbra. Prior to that he lived in Rapid City, SD for most of his life. Verlin was blessed with a long life full of love. He will be remembered for his bright smile and warm welcoming handshake to all he would meet. He will be greatly missed by those who were fortunate enough to know him. Verlin was born on March 20, 1924 in Wagner South Dakota to Thomas and Elin (Johnson) Cederburg. He was baptized and confirmed at the Wagner United Methodist Church. He grew up in Wagner and graduated early to enter the US Navy from Wagner High School. During World War II, Verlin served in active duty for 28 months in the US Navy from January 20, 1944 to May 26, 1946. He was a Yeoman Second Class serving on the USS LST 125 and had assignments in the Asiatic Pacific, Philippines, and Hawaii. Verlin married Ruth Skoglund on June 6, 1948 at the Skoglund homestead in rural Erwin South Dakota. They were married 57 years until Ruth died on September 20, 2005. He enjoyed camping and fishing, especially at Sheridan Lake in the Black Hills. He and Ruth also enjoyed traveling and would take many trips to visit family in Oregon and California. Verlin and Ruth were active members of Canyon Lake United Methodist Church for over 50 years. After Ruth passed away, Verlin continued attending church while residing in assisted living and nursing homes in Rapid City. Verlin and Ruth made their home in Wagner until 1959. During their time in Wagner, they welcomed Charles Dean, Raymond Allen, Kent Arden, and Sharon Lynn. Verlin was employed by the Ford Motor Company in Wagner. Verlin and Ruth moved their family briefly to Oregon after which they moved to Rapid City, South Dakota. While in Rapid City, Verlin and Ruth welcomed Barbra Lea into their family in 1965. Verlin was employed by Rushmore Volkswagen (later McKee Johnson Ford) until retirement as a Parts and Service Manager. Verlin remained in Rapid City until 2013. Faith, country, family and friends were of utmost importance in his life. Verlin enjoyed helping others, visiting his children and grandchildren, and enjoying the company of family and friends. Verlin is survived by sons Chuck (Debi) Cederburg of Dallas, Oregon, Ray of Casper, Wyoming, daughter Barb (Dean) DeVos of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sister Vivian Hrdlicka of Wagner, South Dakota and Sister-in-law Jeanneane Cederburg of Spearfish, South Dakota; Grandchildren Kristi Cederburg, Robyn Cederburg, Michelle (Erik) Cederburg-Pikula, Emily DeVos; Step-grandchildren Ashlee Miller and Jaclyn Lerma; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Verlin is preceded in death by his wife Ruth, children Kent and Sharon, daughter in-law Vicki, both parents, and siblings, Violet and Gary. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 10th from 5-7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at the Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, 2700 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702. The funeral service will be held 10 am, Wednesday, February 11th, at the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church, 3500 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City, SD. Visitation will also take place from 9-10 a.m. at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church.