Lauren D Berndt | 1934 - 2026
Obituaries-Mobridge / Posted Mar 17, 2026 | 5:25 PM / 98 views
Lauren Berndt, a quiet, hardworking man of deep faith and unwavering devotion to his family and farm, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 15, 2026, at the age of 91.
Funeral services for Lauren will be held at the Herried Baptist Church on Saturday March 28th 2026 at 10:30 A.M. There will be a visitation from 5-7 PM on Friday at the church. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Herreid. Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge is in charge of arrangements.
Lauren Berndt, a quiet, hardworking man of deep faith and unwavering devotion to his family and farm, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 15, 2026, at the age of 91.
Funeral services for Lauren will be held at the Herried Baptist Church on Saturday March 28th 2026 at 10:30 A.M. There will be a visitation from 5-7 PM on Friday at the church. Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge is in charge of arrangements.
Born on July 6, 1934, to Adam and Eva Berndt, Lauren was the youngest of seven children—three brothers and three sisters. Raised in the rural heart of South Dakota, he grew up with the values of hard work, family, and faith that would define his entire life.
On January 22, 1954, Lauren married the love of his life, Violet Schaffer, in a ceremony at the Herreid Baptist Church parsonage. He worshipped faithfully throughout his life and served in various positions within the Baptist church. Together, they built a life rooted in love, partnership, and shared purpose. They worked side by side on the family farm that involved a cattle, grain and dairy operation that Lauren and Violet purchased from his mother, tending the land and livestock with care and dedication. Lauren truly loved farm life—the rhythms of the seasons, the satisfaction of a hard day’s work, and the simple joys of rural living. His quiet strength and steady hands guided the farm for decades, embodying the timeless ethic of perseverance and humility.
Violet preceded him in death, leaving a profound void in his heart, yet Lauren carried forward with the same gentle resolve that characterized him. He found comfort in his faith, his family, and the memories they had created together.
Lauren is survived by his four beloved children and their families:
– Ken and Tammie Berndt, along with their two daughters and three sons
– Lyle and Tammy Berndt, along with their three daughters
– Carol and Patrick Campbell, along with their three daughters and one son
– Cheryl and Steve Biel
He was a devoted grandfather whose quiet presence and steadfast love left an indelible mark on each grandchild. Lauren’s legacy lives on through the generations he nurtured, the farm he cherished, and the faith he lived every day.
A man of few words but abundant action, Lauren Berndt exemplified integrity, kindness, and quiet strength. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, yet his example of a life well-lived—rooted in family, faith, and hard work—will continue to inspire those he leaves behind.
He is also survived by sisters-in-law Verda Schaffer and Sharlene McCulloch.
Lauren was proceeded in death by his wife Violet of 64 years and brothers Clinton (Verna) Berndt, Harold (Emma) Berndt, Leland (Della) Berndt and sisters Eunice (John) Leno, Iva (Dan) Orth, Sena (Godfred) Bauer. brothers-in-law, Herbert Schaffer, Gus Schaffer, Wally (Linda) Schaffer, and sisters-in-laws, Helen (Infancy), Margaret (Don) Dean.
Memorials received will be donated to local outreach organizations.
