Punch Morsett, 86, of Custer, SD, passed away June 23, 2023, in Sheridan, WY.

Everett T. "Punch" Morsett

February 11, 1937 – June 23, 2023

Everett Thurlo "Punch" Morsett was born on February 11, 1937 to Louis "Bill" and Margaret (Emmert) Morsett in Winner, SD.  He grew up in Black Pipe and Norris, SD.  He attended school in Black Pipe, Martin, Kadoka and Custer, SD.  He lived a short time in Missouri to live close to his grandparents.

He moved to Custer, SD in October of 1955 and married Patricia Drain on November 12, 1955.  They had three children: Kimm Kay, Tamara Rae and Jimmy Jay Morsett.

Punch worked in the oilfield in various places in Wyoming.  Later he opened his own business, Punch's Backhoe Service working out of Gillette, Wyoming and later in South Dakota.  Punch and Patty moved back to Custer, SD in early 1988.  Punch worked for Ted Turner at the Bad River Ranch near Fort Pierre, SD and later for Dr Dale Anderson near Oral, SD.

After his wife's death in July of 1988, he met an old school friend and united with Phyllis Boggs, his significant other and soulmate for his remaining years.

Punch enjoyed keeping his hands busy and was a hard worker.  It was always his passion to go back to work even after he was unable to.

Punch had love for flying his own airplane and was an avid pilot. He made many trips to Canada to fish. He flew wherever he was inclined to go.  He loved the outdoors and joined Phyllis' family on many a camping and fishing trip. He loved to boat. He was an avid water skier and taught some of the grandkids to waterski.

In his younger years he enjoyed racing his stockcars and received many a trophy.  He was instrumental in building the first racetrack in Gillette, WY.

Punch passed away in Sheridan, WY in the nursing home on June 23, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patty, daughters Tamara and Kimm and step-son Mark Boggs.

He is survived by his soulmate Phyllis Boggs of Custer; son Jimmy Morsett of Gillette, WY: sister Louise (Lloyd) Flack of Rapid City, SD;  7 grandchildren: Chad Getchell, Tiffany Walker, Stacy Taylor, Jason Stilwell, Tonya Stilwell, Joseph Stilwell and Dustin Morsett; 19 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren and nephews, nieces and cousins.

Committal services will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Pringle Cemetery in Pringle, SD.