Howard Lee Munsell, 84, of Custer, SD, passed away May 9, 2021, at his residence in Custer, SD.

Howard was born June 15, 1936, in Bennett, CO, to Teddy and Dorothy (Lamb) Munsell.  Howard attended school until 10 ^th grade then ventured into the working world until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955.  Howard was honorably discharged in 1957.  Howard married Cleo Stickley in 1955, and to their union two daughters were born, Susan and Joy.  Howard later adopted his son, Wayne.

After working as a cashier and propane delivery driver, Howard went into business for himself, building a propane route and an auction business.  He later attended Western College of Auctioneering.  In 1970, he built a stock trailer business and for many years was the largest trailer dealer in the United States.     In 1980, he purchased a ranch in the Black Hills of South Dakota, sold his trailer business and purchased more property in the Black Hills.  Howard enjoyed traveling, rodeos, playing poker and collecting over 50 vintage cars.

Howard is survived by his children and his grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Custer, SD.    Committal services will follow at Custer Cemetery in Custer, with full military honors presented.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Custer, SD.