Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2014 at the United Methodist in Wagner. Burial will be in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner with military honors. Visitation will be at the church Thursday from 4 to 7, followed by a prayer service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Norman Rudolph Nedved, son of Ernest and Bessie (Benda) Nedved, was born September 2, 1931 at Avon, SD. He died peacefully January 7, 2014 at his home in Wagner under hospice care. Norm had attained the age of 82 years, four months and six days.

Norm grew up on the family farm. He attended Tobacco-Bottom Country School for eight years and then started farming with his parents. Norm was inducted into the United States Marine Corp, serving from February 11, 1952 to February 11, 1957.

Norm married Agnes Wampol on January 7, 1957. Two children, Patricia and Stanley, were blessed to their union. Together they farmed until 1962 and then moved into Wagner. Norm worked at the Wagner City Liquor Store and Rivin's IGA for several years. In 1972, Norm went into the gas station business. He owned Norm's Service for 32 years, retiring in 2004.

Norm was a very devoted American Legion Greer Post #11member, serving as Commander for many years and Charles Mix County Vice Commander for one year. He was honored to be named Legionaire of the Year.

Norm served on the Wagner City Council for two terms and was a devoted fireman for 24 years, where he served as Fire Chief. Norm also was a member of Dante Lake Club, Wagner Chamber of Commerce, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited and the Wagner Labor Day Committee. He and Agnes were Parade Marshals for the Labor Day Parade in 2002. Norm was also a 57 year member of the United Methodist Church.

Norm will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, gardening and card playing.

Thankful for having shared his life are his wife Agnes of 57 years; daughter Patty Addy and husband John of Canistota; son Stan Nedved and wife Janet of Wagner; five special grandchildren: Deanna, Jason, Lindsey, Laken and Landon; very special great grandchildren: Preston, Braxton, Adrianna, Cesar, Roslyn, Rilee, Layla and Marley; two brothers: Walt and Joe and wife Judy, all of Wagner; sister-in-law, Margo Nedved of Rapid City; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Norm was preceded in death by his parents; sister, JoAnn Efta; two brothers: Leland and Ernie; and sister-in-law, Janis Nedved.