Ross Wharton

Dates

February 11, 1964 - October 9, 2026

Obituary

Ross Wharton, 62, of Alexandria, SD, died Friday, October 9, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. No funeral services will be held at this time. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Ross Allan Wharton was born February 11, 1964, to Michael and Virginia (Aesoph) Wharton in Mitchell, SD. He attended the welding program at Mitchell VoTech.

Ross started work in the cable TV industry, where he established several surrounding areas. He worked for Commercial Asphalt from 2016 until his health no longer allowed him to work.

Ross loved spending time with his grandkids and camping. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on his Road Runner.

Ross is survived by his son, Zachary Wharton of Mitchell; daughter, Hailee (Daryl) Henderson of Mitchell; two grandchildren, Emmett and Griffin; and two brothers, Kevin (Roxy) Wharton of Sioux Falls and Chris Wharton of Emery.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Posted by Leeann Hicks on October 17, 2026

Sorry to hear this! Known Ross since grade school, great guy! Lots of great memories! RIP Ross! Prayers to the family.

Posted by Sherry Ruff on October 16, 2026

Aww, so sad to see that Ross, one of the gang from way back when, has passed away. I still picture him in the Sunshine Parking Lot with his Yellow car 💙

Posted by Conni Scheetz Ziegenbein on October 16, 2026

RIP Ross! It has been a long time. I remember your slow smile when you were up to something. Ross' family my deepest sympathies to you. He was a really nice person.

Posted by Wayne Watson on October 15, 2026

RIP Ross we first met as neighbors and became good friends because we are both Kansas City Chiefs fans.

Posted by Brad Jamison on October 15, 2026

Its always a great loss when we loose a classmate. Sad to hear about Ross, sorry for his family's.

Posted by Crystal on October 15, 2026

U where one of a kind 😇 u will be missed ,r.i.p ross

Posted by Deb (laffey) Clark on October 14, 2026

RIP Ross you were a fun classmate always a nice guy!!

Posted by Laura Fosness on October 14, 2026

I always remember Ross to be a nice guy, I graduated from MHS in 1983 with him ..
Our deepest condolences
Prayers to family ..

Posted by Allan Burns on October 14, 2026

Ross you will be missed. I remember buying my 1969 roadrunner from you. Great memories. Rip brother . God bless

Posted by Tracy Haag on October 14, 2026

Sorry to hear this. Boy we used to have fun in our Days.🍻

Posted by Bunny olson on October 14, 2026

R.I.P.UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

Posted by Dave Claussen on October 14, 2026

So sorry to hear of Ross’s passing. I have great memories of our high school friendship and glad we got to catch up at our last class reunion. RIP Ross.

Posted by Shelly Knigge on October 14, 2026

RIP Ross you will be greatly missed. Keep watch over us till we meet again.

Posted by Jessica Wilson on October 14, 2026

You will be missed greatly. I had some great times with you and great memories. You made life fun!

Posted by Doug Fuerst on October 13, 2026

Lots of great memories my friend.

Posted by Lynnette Chamley Schilling on October 13, 2026

RIP Ross! I have alot of good memories of when we were younger...... Till we meet again my Friend.