Jacob "Jake" Mardian, 92, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.
Jacob's wishes were to be cremated with a committal service to take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens, in Aberdeen, at a later date.
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 4th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign his online guestbook at schriversmemorial.com.
Jacob "Jake" Mardian was born on December 23, 1921, in Roscoe, SD to Anton and Martha (Schmidt) Mardian.
Jacob served in the C.C.C. Camp in the 1930's. In 1942, he entered the United States Army and served his country in Australia and New Guinea until 1944, when he received a medical discharge from service.
Following his return to the states, Jacob was united in marriage to Goldie Mae Brakhage. The couple made their home on a farm near Ipswich, SD, until 1966. They then moved near Leola, SD, where Jake continued farming until retiring in 1975.
In addition to serving 16 years as State Dairy Inspector, Jake also served as Township Assessor, and held positions on the Township Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors of the Farmer's Coop Elevator. He was also active in the community as a member of the school board, the Brown County Fair Board, the V.F.W., Moose Lodge, American Legion, the Elks Lodge and the Eagles.
Jake loved the outdoor life and especially enjoyed raising cattle and grain crops.
Surviving Jake are his sons: Ron (Maddie) Mardian of Wetonka, SD and Don (Carol) Mardian of St. Lawrence, SD; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren; one brother, Stan (Beverly) Mardian of Colorado; and two sisters, Helena (Stanley) Alford of Bremerton, Washington and Pauline (Leonard) Pigman of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Jake's parents; wife, Goldie in 1989; four brothers; two sisters and one grandson preceded him in death.
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