Florence Semmler

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Florence Semmler, 93, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, under hospice care in Mitchell. Visitation will be Friday, October 24, from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a 6:30 PM prayer service. A private funeral service will be held with burial at Sunset Memorial Park in Mitchell.

Florence Luella Semmler was born January 3, 1932, in Tripp, SD, the daughter of Edward and Bertha (Buchholz) Mehlhaff. She grew up on a farm east of Tripp. She attended country school at the Baltz District #43 and graduated from Tripp High School.

Florence married Herman P. Semmler on February 9, 1951, in Tripp, SD. They farmed in the Mt. Vernon area till 1976, when they moved to an acreage south of Mitchell.

Florence was employed at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital as Secretary to Nursing Administration from 1973 to 1997. She then worked at Avera Mitchell Surgical Clinic from 1997 to 2004 and at Avera Grasslands from 2004 to 2020.

She was a member of the Mitchell Wesleyan Church (RiverTree Church), served as the Secretary of the Church Board for many years, and was active in the faith and fellowship group, where she enjoyed quilting. She was also active in 4-H.

Florence enjoyed crafting pouty dolls, putting puzzles together, playing card games, and spending time with friends and family. She loved her times of square-dancing with Herman.

Florence is survived by four children, James (Pamela) Semmler of Rapid City, Ronald Semmler of Mitchell, Darrel (Flora) Semmler of Mitchell, and Karla (Steve) Dickey of Monticello, MN; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and sister in-law, Annetta Semmler Heckenliable of Alexandria, MN.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Semmler; parents, sisters, Sylvia and Dorothy Mehlhaff Dennis.

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