Roger Duwane Behlings August 4, 1938 – July 9, 2025

Roger Duwane Behlings (86) passed away peacefully at home July 9,2025.  He was resident of Custer, South Dakota for more than 60 years.

He was born August 4, 1938, in Revillo to Arthur and Viola Behlings. He grew up on the family farm near Revillo with 9 siblings. He graduated from Revillo high school in 1956 and joined the US Army, and served in Korea with 17th Artillery. Upon returning home Roger married his sweetheart Rosemary Tuchscherer (common spelling) in 1963 and moved to Custer to start a new life together.  Roger worked for the Black Hills Electric Cooperative which he worked as a lineman for 34 years and had a deep appreciation for his BH Electric Coop family.  Roger and Rosie started a family and had three strapping, charismatic boys.  Roger relished in loading his family up and going camping and fishing in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter.

Roger had a strong competitive nature and loved winning a good debate. He enjoyed board games and playing cards with family and friends. Plus, spending time in his woodworking shop, specially making Christmas decorations to light up their yard every Christmas.

Roger was committed to helping the community and worked a number of years on the city Council. After retirement he enjoyed going to a local café to have coffee and breakfast with  the guys.

Roger is preceded in death by his wife Rosemary, parents Arthur and Viola Behlings, and two brothers; Willis and Bill and four sisters; Rosemary, Phyllis, Norma & Sharon.

Roger will be greatly missed by his survivors - sons; Tim Behlings (Jenny) of Custer SD, Joel Behlings (Christie) of Custer SD, Brian Behlings (Brenda) Hill City SD.  Three grandchildren; Russell Behlings (Tessah) of Custer SD, Joshua Behlings (Courtney) of Custer SD and Jacie Behlings of Custer SD, step-grandchildren; Ashley (Cesareo Meza) Nimick, Thomas (Emily) Nimick and Marcus Myers of Hill City, SD. Brother Lyle Behlings (Janet) of Millbank SD, sister Donna Poel of Millbank SD.  And two great grandchildren, Ellen and Alice Behlings.

Funeral arrangements by Chamberlain- McColley Funeral Home.  Graveside Public Services will be at the Custer Cemetery July 24th at 10:00 AM. Coffee will be served after the service

Memorial donations to the Behlings's family can be made to the Custer VFW or the Custer American Legion, in his honor.

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