Theresa J. Peltier
Theresa Peltier, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2024, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls. A Liturgical Wake Service will follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at St. Lambert Catholic Church in Sioux Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the Alzheimer’s Association - South Dakota Chapter or Avera Prince of Peace.
Theresa Janet (Hagert) Peltier, daughter of Michael and Madeline Hagert was born January 1, 1935, in Lamberton, Minnesota. She graduated from Chi Hi High School in Lindstrom/Center City. While in high school, her best friend set her up on a date with her brother, Merrill “Frenchy” Peltier. They shared a lifelong love of dancing and roller skating. Upon Frenchy’s honorable discharge from the Army they were united in marriage on October 5, 1955. They moved to Crystal, Minnesota and later Forest Lake where Frenchy built their home during the mid 1960’s. They were blessed with four children, Sharon, Charlotte, Larry, and Dale.
In 1973 they started Sioux Equipment in Sioux Falls and in 1974 the whole family followed. Theresa helped in the home raising the children and also helped with the bookkeeping for the new business. With their dedication to each other, faith, family, and their customers, they were able to grow the reputation of the successful business in the industry. Theresa enjoyed traveling across the United States and abroad with the family. She has been a dedicated member of St. Lambert Catholic Church and a past member of the Women of the Moose. Her dedication and love will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sharon Peltier Johnson of Papillion, NE and Charlotte (Jan Nienow) Higgins of Stone Lake, WI; sons, Larry (Laurie) Peltier of Sioux Falls, SD and Dale (Michal) Peltier of Harrisburg, SD; eight grandchildren, Nichole (Matt) Huntley of Marshall, NC, Jennifer Johnson of Omaha, NE, Cassie (Landon) Friese of Kyle, TX, Travis (Danielle) Higgins of Rogers, MN, Megan (Austin Lopour) Peltier of Sioux Falls, SD, Melanie (Tyler) Nelson of Sioux Falls, SD, Neil Peltier of Sioux Falls, SD and Ryan Peltier of Harrisburg, SD; five great-grandchildren, Lily Friese, Liam Friese, Lyla Friese, Madison Higgins, and Lawsen Lopour; sisters, Karen (Larry) Gardner of Alabama and Margie Larson of Minnesota, and a host of many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Madeline Hagert; husband, Merrill “Frenchy” Peltier; brothers, Ralph and Teddy Hagert and sisters Joan Wagner and Mary Rewitzer; two sons-in-law, Kevin Johnson and Dwight Higgins.