Pamela Adelman

Pamela Adelman, age 77, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her home.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Tuesday. Fr. Brian Eckrich will celebrate the Mass, and inurnment will be at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery in Milbank.

The service will be livestreamed and recorded and will be viewable at the bottom of this page.

Pamela Kae (Dockter) Adelman was born on December 20, 1946, in Ortonville, MN, to Harold and Dorothy (Conraads) Dockter. She grew up on a farm just north of Milbank until moving into town at the age of 10. She attended school in Milbank and graduated with the Class of 1964 from Milbank High School.

On August 27, 1966, Pam was united in marriage with Dale Adelman. Together, they were blessed with three children. She resided on Viola Street where she created a warm and loving home for her family. Pam's professional life had various endeavors, from working at the Sears Catalog Store to running an in-home daycare and sewing at Dakota Sewing. She concluded her career at Montage, retiring at the age of 64.

A devout member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Pam shared her beautiful voice in the church choir for many years. Her faith was a guiding light in her life, providing comfort and strength through both joyous and challenging times.

Pam found enjoyment in the simple pleasures of life. She cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and took delight in summer fishing excursions, reading, and watching television. Her fondness for social gatherings led her to engage in many visits and spirited card games with friends.

Left to cherish Pam’s memory are her husband of 58 years, Dale, of Milbank, SD; her children: Kyle (Renea) Adelman of Boyceville, WI; and Tara Healy of Milbank, SD; eight grandchildren: Kaylee Adelman (Tyler Kreich), Cole Adelman, Seth Kramer, Shelby Kramer, Jordan Adelman, Jackson Adelman, Jadan Adelman, and Nathaniel Healy; five great-grandchildren: Riley, Addelynne, Wesley, Emmitt, and Reece; sister, Verla (Art) Strain of Twin Books, SD; daughter, Tammy’s significant other, JR Buttke; along with many brothers and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Tammy; sister, Donna Hoxtell; nephew, Tyler Strain; and many in-laws.