Wanda Merle (Geister) Humiston, age 89, formerly of Oelrichs, SD, passed away on March 19, 2016, at the Seven Sisters Nursing Home in Hot Springs, SD.

Wanda was born on August 21, 1926, in Chadron, NE, to Earl and Merle (Hoaglund) Geister. She had two sisters, Doris (Geister) Claussen and Janet (Geister) Thomas, as well as one brother, Robert Geister. Wanda graduated from Chadron High School and worked as a clerk for the German Prisoner of War camp at Fort Robinson, NE. She served as a United States Postmaster for twenty-seven years in the Oelrichs Post Office. Wanda married Charles Fred Humiston on October 16, 1946, and they had three children, Patti Kay; Charles Henry; and Gene Earl.

Wanda enjoyed life to the fullest and had many opportunities to travel throughout the United States and Europe. She loved her grandchildren above all and always had tome to bake cookies or to play with them. She entertained many people in the home at the 7th and Walnut in Oelrichs. Wanda served on many boards and organizations including the Fall River County Democratic Party. She always had time for many activities including cooking, sewing ceramics, and plastic canvas work. She also enjoyed her flowers and garden.

When Wanda laughed, she laughed heartily and loved a good joke or story. Unfortunately she contracted Alzheimer's. She finished her life among the wonderful staff at Castle Manor and Seven Sisters Living Center in Hot Springs.

Wanda is survived by her daughter, Patti (Stanley) Rudge of Spearfish, SD; sons, Charles H. "Hank" Humiston and wife, Debra (Zaugg) of Albuquerque, NM; Gene Humiston and wife Susan (Larsen) of Edgemont, SD; seven grandchildren, Casey Rudge; Joshua Humiston; Theron Humiston; Kirsten Humiston; David Humiston; Elizabeth Humiston; six great grandchildren, Avery Rudge; Claire Rudge; Adrian Rudge; Ryan Metoyer; Eric Metoyer and Ariana Almendinger.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband on January 24, 2002; granddaughter, Randi; sister, Janet Thomas; Doris Claussen; brother, Robert Geister, and her parents.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2016, at Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Hot Springs.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the Prairie View United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Johnsen officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery near Oelrichs.

Memorials have been established in Wanda's name to benefit the Oelrichs Senior Lunch Program or the Prairie View United Methodist Church.