Elroy “Sarge” Likness

Elroy “Sarge” Likness of Groton and formerly of Andover passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025 at Avantara Groton.  Services will be held later this spring.  Inurnment with military honors will follow in Falnes Lutheran Cemetery, rural Langford under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.

Elroy Leon Likness was born September 15, 1939 in Britton to Elmer Rudolph and Louise Lorraine (Liknes) Likness.  Sarge graduated high school from Langford in 1957.  He went on to join the US Army and returned home following his honorable discharge.  Sarge continued his education at Northern State College, graduating in 1966.  Throughout his lifetime, he was a beloved teacher, coach, realtor and friend. 

He loved watching sports, playing bingo, card games, pinochle and hanging out at the Senior Center with all of his dear friends.  Sarge was very active in the community.

Celebrating his life is his sister, D. Mae Olla (Ken) Saeger of Milbank, special friends, David Kleinsasser of Groton, Debra Castles of Spearfish and extended family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his sister, Carol in infancy.

Memorials and condolences may be sent to Debra Castles, 3416 10th Ave., Spearfish, SD 57783.

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