Service Folder for Wallace Tvedt

Wallace Tvedt, age 95 of Brookings and formerly of Sinai, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the United Living Community in Brookings.  Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September, 5th at Sinai Lutheran Church.  Visitation will be held from 5-7 P.M. on Monday, September 4th at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings.

Wallace Ray Tvedt was born on March 16, 1928 to Bernard and Bella (Larson) Tvedt  in Arlington, South Dakota.  He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith.  He attended rural Bangor Township #2 school and graduated from Sinai High School.  He attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls until he was called to serve his country in the Korean Conflict.

Wallace married Audrey Bolstad on October 15, 1950 at the West Sinai Lutheran church.  Shortly thereafter Wallace reported to basic training in Colorado Springs, Colorado where they made their first home. Wallace and Audrey also lived in Fort Knox, Kentucky until Wallace was honorably discharged from the Army.

Wallace and Audrey returned to the family farm north of Sinai where they partnered in a farming and livestock operation and welcomed children, Kristen, Daniel, Douglas and David.  Wallace was a lifelong member of Sinai Lutheran Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon and congregational president.  He was an active member of the community serving on many committees and boards, including; the Sinai Coop Elevator, Northeast Grain Terminal, Quail Evenson American Legion Post No. 133, M2M Prison Ministry and the Brookings County Commission.

Wallace enjoyed working with his hands, especially the craft of lapidary which he perfected during the many winters at their home in Mesa, Arizona.  He created many pieces of jewelry for family and friends.  Woodworking and carving were also passions he enjoyed.  His work was recognized by the Veterans Administration at their annual exhibitions in Sioux Falls.  In 2020 his work was submitted to the National VA competition.  Recently Wallace began shaping cedar walking sticks. He completed his 50th walking stick just a few weeks ago.

Following Audrey's passing in 2015 Wallace remained in their lake home north of Sinai until he  moved to StoneyBrook where he enjoyed many hours playing cards with friends.  He also resided at the Arlington Care Center and finally at ULC in Brookings.   The family appreciates the staff that cared for Wallace over the years.

His failing eyesight led him to discover the South Dakota State Library Talking Book Program which provided him with countless hours of enjoyment.

Wallace is survived by their children, Kristen (Dale) Leite, Daniel (Katie), Douglas (Michelle) and David (May) Tvedt.  Grandchildren, Aaron (Teresa) and Austin (Mandi) Leite, Hans Tvedt (fiancé Greta Spitzer), Alyssa (Andrew) Hora, Siri (Ty) Ollerich, Sara Tvedt and Bryn Tvedt.  Six great-granddaughters, Olivia, Bianca, Isla, Eliana, Gemma and Eloise.  Sister, Wanda (Justin) Allen, Minneapolis, Minn. Sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Willis Hanson, Sioux Falls, SD, sister-in-law Marlene Berven, Arlington, Texas, several cousins and many nieces and nephews.

Wallace was proceeded in death by his wife of 64 years, Audrey, his parents, step-mother and aunt Ollie (Larson), brother and sister-in-law Virgil and Lois Bolstad, brother-in-laws Shane Wyrostek Sr. and John Berven and nephews Shane T. Wyrostek, Steven Hanson and Bradley Berven.