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Denton Chance, 72, of Letcher passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Friday, June 28, 2024 at Will Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Will Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery in Letcher, SD

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Denton's name for cancer research.

Denton was born on December 2, 1951 to William and Ida Mae (Fair) Chance in Sioux Falls, SD. He grew up on the family farm with his five siblings and attended school in Carthage, SD and pursued diesel mechanics at Mitchell VoTech.

Denton married Cindy (Eining) Chance in 1972 and to this union his daughters Jenny and Josey were born. He had a dairy farm, owned and operated Sanborn County Implement, provided custom combining and farm work for local farmers in the area. He spent countless hours fixing, refurbishing and fabricating farm equipment in "The Shop." Many folks would stop by for help and advice because they knew all about Denton's handiwork and he was always willing to lend a hand.

Denton married Jennifer (Ehlers) Chance in 2006 and they resided in Letcher and enjoyed snowbirding in Gold Canyon, AZ during the winter months. He went on many fishing and camping trips with family and loved to drive his side by side in the desert. Denton was a friend to everyone that he crossed paths with, and meeting new people and visiting with friends was a favorite pastime.  Denton was also a member of Letcher Community Church and enjoyed attending his children's and grandchildren's sports and activities.

Denton is survived by his wife, Jennifer (Ehlers) Chance, Letcher, SD; daughter Jenny (JD) Easton, Letcher, SD and their children Dayton, Evan, Quinn and Cade; daughter Josey Jenkins and grandson Paice, Cheyenne, WY; stepson Tyler (Mel) Ehlers, Aberdeen, MD and their children Lukas, Jayden and Westley; stepdaughter Lynda (Ehlers) Stephenson, Mitchell, SD. Denton is also survived by his sisters Carla Reed, Liberty Lake, WA; Lois Moe, Carthage, SD; Brenda (Jeff) Newman, Pittsburgh, CA and brothers Dennis Chance (Denton's twin), Lake Preston, SD; Gary (Peg) Chance, Oakdale, NE and nieces and nephews.

Denton is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Ida Mae.