John E. Kangas Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John E. Kangas of Mitchell, South Dakota, who passed away on November 18, 2020, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Kangas and Marian Kangas; his brother Jerry Kangas (Fran) of Warrensberg, MO.; and his sister-in-law Marles Kangas of Bemidji, MN. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Louderback (Louderback) of Sundance, WY; his daughters, Connie Dougan (Lee) of Wessington Springs, SD, Deanna Hananel (Mike), Marina and Nancy Wietgrefe (Kent); his grandchildren, John Dougan (Melissa) of Chester, SD, Hope Wenzel (Clay), Adam Wietgrefe, Luke Wietgrefe (Kenzie), Jason Hananel, Marina Del Rey, Joshua Hananel, Ben, Carson Dougan, Cole, Chase, Crew and Hanna Wenzel; his siblings, Glenn Kangas (late Marles) of Bemidji, MN, Mona Erickson (Pete), Gail Kangas (Faye) and Kristie Musick (Rick); and his sisters-in-law, Dona Joy (Darrell) of Cannon City, CO and Dean Louderback (Ardith).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to the SDSU Department of Agriculture.
