Jerald Mahlen's Obituary
Jerald Mahlen the son of Ernest and Olive Mahlen was born on May 9, 1942, in Webster, South Dakota. He passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012, at Rosepine Rehab and Retirement Center.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Olive Mahlen.
Mr. Mahlen graduated from high school in Webster, SD. He then went on to attend Northern State University, Aberdeen SD. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He played and enjoyed all types’ sports. He was a long time member of American Legion. He was Baptized and Confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. He married Karan Halbakken on December 2, 1977.
He is survived by his wife, Karan Mahlen; Sisters Jean (Roger) Nygaard, Flint, Texas,
Arlene (Bob) Helwig, Phoenix, Arizona, Marilyn (Kerry) Stevens, Edina, MN: Brother Lee Mahlen, Sioux Falls, SD; 6 nieces and nephews; 3 step daughters; 10 Step grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren.
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