John Francis Humpal

CELEBRANT
Fr. Joe Forcelle
MUSIC
Organist ~ Kathy Koenig
Congregational Hymns
“Come to Me”
“Lord, You Have Come”
“Christ Be Our Light”
“How Great Thou Art”
CASKETBEARERS
Kevin Ranek
Keith Pick
Wade Humpal
Joel Humpal
James Humpal
Jason Humpal
Justin Humpal
John Francis Humpal was born on June 9, 1939 to James and Anne (Teply) Humpal in Tabor, South Dakota. His entire life he lived in Bon Homme County, near Tabor and in Tyndall. He attended Roosevelt Country School District #28 through the 8th grade at which time he helped farm the family land. Soon he began to work for others in farm labor, which he enjoyed doing for several years. Growing up on the farm, John loved riding horses and the companionship of his dogs. Following his retirement, John still had a very active interest in agriculture. Every day he drove the countryside, checking crops and chatting with the farmers. He was a devoted uncle and brother, family came first to him. Whenever he could, John helped his relatives on their farms or mowing their lawns. He also enjoyed spoiling his nieces and nephews.
John passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at St. Michael’s Hospital Avera in Tyndall having attained the age of 76 years, 6 months, and 24 days.
He is survived and remembered by his sister Betty Ranek of Tyndall; brother Ed (LaVon) Humpal of Tabor; and brother Ron (Tina) Humpal of Hermosa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert Humpal in 1950, and brother Larry Humpal in 1971.