Wayne Joseph Blindauer, age 72, of Mitchell, SD died Friday, November 19, 2021 from cancer at his home in Mitchell, SD. Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Will Funeral Chapel with burial at Butler Cemetery, Letcher, SD. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday at the Will Funeral Chapel.

Wayne Joseph Blindauer, son of Edwin and Loretta (Van Overschelde) Blindauer, was born August 23, 1949 in Mitchell, SD. He grew up on the family farm near Letcher, SD. Wayne received his education in Letcher, graduating from Letcher High School in 1967. He then attended Watertown Area Vocational School and graduated with a degree in Diesel Mechanics.

Wayne was united in marriage with Shirley Schoenfelder on May 31, 1969 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell, SD. The couple made their home in Huron, SD for two years and then in Cavour, SD until 1995. Wayne was employed as a diesel mechanic at Olson Implement in Huron, SD. After Wayne and Shirley divorced, he made his home in Letcher, SD where he did odd jobs. In 2019 he moved to Mitchell, SD.

He enjoyed camping and fishing. Wayne truly loved the time he spent with his family.

Grateful for having shared his life are his daughters, Jody (Daniel Schauer) Blindauer, Minneapolis, MN, Robynn (Daniel) Roy, Corson, SD, Dawn (Gaetan Metra) Blindauer, Minneapolis, MN, Ashley (Matthew) Gunnare, Parkston, SD; Nine grandchildren; his parents, Edwin and Loretta Blindauer, Mitchell, SD; two brothers, Mike (Candace) Blindauer, Chandler, AZ, Gary (Faye) Blindauer, Letcher, SD; two sisters, Patricia (Gordon) Moore, Artesian, SD and Diane (Gerald) Syring, Gehring, NE, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother and sister in infancy.

The family requests those attended the memorial service for Wayne because of Covid concerns please wear a mask.