Obituary of Vivian Loecker

Vivian Elaine Loecker, age 71 of Sioux Falls, SD and formerly of Fordyce, NE was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Village, Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by her family after her battle with Alzheimer’s.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Menominee, NE with Fr. Craig Loecker and Fr. Jim Keiter officiating. Visitation will be Monday, March 25 from 5:00-7:00 pm with a 7:00 pm wake service all at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home in Yankton and continue one hour prior to the Funeral Mass at the church. Family burial will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Vivian was born on March 22, 1952 at Sacred Heart Hospital into the loving family of Anthony Martin and Leona Elizabeth (Lange) Haberman, and grew up in Menominee, Nebraska. Vivian attended grade school in Menominee and graduated from Yankton High School. In addition to raising her children she had various jobs throughout her life with some of her fondest memories at Sunshine and Roger’s Pharmacy.

Vivian married Dennis Loecker on May 4, 1974, and they were blessed with four children: Joe, Jill, Jackie, and Jeremy. Vivian enjoyed doing word finds, going on walks, watching the finches, and caring for her grandchildren.

Vivian is survived by her husband Dennis of Sioux Falls and her four children and spouses: Joe (Kelle) of Yankton, SD (their children Andrew (Emily), great granddaughter McKenna and Brady (Courtney), great grandchildren Kacyn and Ainsley); Jill (Steven) Sapp of Hooper, NE; Jackie (Glenn) Scotting of Humboldt, SD; and Jeremy (Beth) of Sioux Falls, SD (their children Samuel (Andrew), great grandson, Thomas; Elijah and Gabriel). Siblings Mary Ellen Heflin, Wilfred (Joyce) Haberman, Walter (Janice) Haberman, Arlene (Gary) Heine, Lois Koelder, Elmer (Lora) Haberman, and Inez Foster. Sister-in-laws Joan Haberman, Jerrie Haberman, and Sharon Haberman, and brother-in-law El Koeler. In-laws: Sandra Loecker, Judith Ruhanna, Allen Loecker, Glenn (Mary) Loecker, Gladys Jones, Don (Denise) Loecker, Marvin (Debbie) Loecker, Paulette (John) Dressen, and Dave (Sheila) Loecker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Leona Haberman; brothers James Haberman, Darold Haberman and Vernon Haberman; brother-in-laws, Tim Foster and Gary Heflin. In laws: Emil and Vera Loecker, Merle Loecker, Larry Loecker, Arnie Jones, and Sheila Loecker.