John Adolph Oyler

White River, SD

1933, 1794, Rockerville, F-10,

John Adolph Oyler, 93, of Rapid City, died at his home on Nov. 24, 2006. He was born on Jan. 4, 1913 in Enid, Oklahoma. He was raised in White River, South Dakota. He came to Rapid City in 1938. He came from a humble beginning. From the age of 8 he began learning the carpentry trade from his father. He became a successful building contractor. He built over 1,000 homes. John was a proud member of the C.C.C.s in which he thoroughly enjoyed. Later he enjoyed playing pool at the Senior Citizens Center. He also collected and restored antique furniture. He retired young and enjoyed traveling with his wife, Virginia, in search of antiques. John was a man of many God given talents. He was always willing to help and provide financial assistance to those who needed help.

John was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Siebrecht Oyler, an infant son, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his sons, John of Rapid City, James of Rapid City, Robert of Denver, CO, and Gordon of Seattle, WA, his daughters Ruth Jenkins of Rapid City, JoAnne Dunlap of Rapid City, Diane Toffelmire of Rosebud, TX and Dorothy Nash of Olympia, WA and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

John will be greatly missed by all.

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