Edith Pecks

Edith Pecks, age 88, of Thermopolis, Wyo., died February 1, 2025, at Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness.

Edith Elaine Seuberling was born in Canova, S.D., on June 4, 1936, to Frank and Frieda (Stangohr) Seuberling. Edith attended Canova Public School graduating in 1954. Edith attended General Beadle State Teachers College (now Dakota State University) graduating in 1956 with a two-year certificate to teach elementary education. Edith started her teaching career in Arlington, S.D., in 1956, and then Jasper, Minn., in 1959, and Ruthton, Minn., in 1960. Edith was married to Dwayne Pecks December 28, 1960, making their first home in Ruthton, Minn. They then moved to Russell, Minn., where she also taught. After moving to Ivanhoe, Minn., in 1966, she was very involved in women’s groups and craft activities making lifetime friends. She re-entered the workforce at the Eagle Cafe and later at First Bank where she worked until Dwayne retired in 1989. Edith joined the Mary Kay sales team in the 1980’s which she truly enjoyed. A highlight being attending the Mary Kay annual conference in Dallas, Texas. After Dwayne’s retirement as Superintendent of Ivanoe and Lake Benton, Minn., schools they moved to Edith’s grandfathers homestead in Canova, S.D., where they resided until 2007, moving to Madison, S.D. For many years Dwayne and Edith enjoyed being “Winter Texans”, meeting and making many more friends. Anyone meeting Edith will remember her smile, sense of humor, and touch of mischief. Even as her dementia progressed, she was always happy to see you, greeting you with a big smile.

A special thank you to the staff of Stoney Brook Suites and Edgewood Memory Care in Brookings, S.D., and Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness in Thermopolis, Wyo., for their care, looking past her dementia and embracing the happy person inside. 

Those grateful for having shared her life include her husband of sixty-four years, Dwayne, also of Thermopolis, Wyo.; daughter, Margie Molitor and her husband Leon of Thermopolis, Wyo.; daughter, Barb Pecks of St. Paul, Minn.; grandson, Nathan Molitor and granddaughter Megan Molitor both residing in Sheridan, Wyo.; and great-grandson, Branston; several nieces and nephews; and many cousins and friends.

Edith was preceded in death by her infant son, John Michael Pecks; parents; and sisters, Alyce Lundberg, Lola Gunderson, and Janet Balster.

Funeral Service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Ellsworth Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour preceding the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Canova Cemetery.