Michael James Carder

Michael James Carder, age 61, of Custer, SD, passed away on August 2, 2017, near Custer. Michael James Carder was born in Hinesville, GA to Bill and Marilyn (Strawhacker) Carder, on January 30, 1956. He spent his early years in Burlington, IA. He met and married Beckie after a whirlwind courtship while stationed at Ft. Bliss, TX before doing a tour in Korea. They returned to Texas and moved around there and New Mexico before settling in Custer, SD in the late 80's. He worked at the Custer Saw Mill, worked construction and was an electrician. He played many sports and was on several leagues in Albuquerque, NM. He also played on the Custer SawMill softball team before receiving the injury that ended his sports career. Michael loved being outside in the sun, spending time with his family, especially grandkids, who all called him Boppy. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR through the backs of his eyelids on Sundays. He began his federal employment starting at Jewel Cave National Monument in 1993, transferring to Wind Cave National Park in 2004. Michael passed away on August 2, 2017 doing what he liked to do by being outside and working with a group of A.C.E kids. He is...[more]

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eceded in death by a grandson, Ryker. He leaves his wife, Beckie, of 42 years, their children, Sunny Fejfar (Justin), Cody, and Lindsay; and grandchildren, Jade, Cordelia, Brock, Chloe, Bryce and Kyla. His parents, Bill Carder and Marilyn (Jim) Mintun, a brother Doug (Pam) and two sisters, Barb Wilson and Deb Thomas as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Visitation was held from 4-6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Chamberlain-McColley Funeral Home in Custer, SD. Committal services with military honors provided by the United States Army and The Custer Veteran's Honor Guard were held Monday, August 7, 2017 at the Custer Cemetery, Custer, SD.