Wes Snoozy

Wesley “Wes” Snoozy, 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his home near Twin Brooks, SD, following a courageous fight against cancer. 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Monday, one hour prior to the service. Pastor Ken Nelson will officiate.

Wesley “Wes” Julius Snoozy was born on April 30, 1951, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Everette and Eloise (Lunning) Snoozy. He spent his early years in Centerville, SD, attending Morning Star Country School until the sixth grade. In 1962, the family moved six miles north of South Shore, where Wes attended South Shore School and graduated in 1969. After graduation, Wes joined the National Guard’s 147th Field Artillery unit and played an active role in the Rapid City flood recovery efforts during his service. He was honorably discharged in 1975.

In June 1972, Wes married Jeanette Brandriet, and together they had three children: Scott, Andrea, and Amber. Wes loved ranching and was involved in buying and selling yearlings until 1986. He also worked for Elshere and later for West-Con, where he specialized in spraying and spreading fertilizer. In 1995, Wes was united in marriage with Marie (Arnold) Pauli, welcoming her two children: Cristy and Richard into his life. Wes had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. He also loved reading, watching Westerns, and most of all, spending cherished time with his children and grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Marie Snoozy of Twin Brooks, SD; children, Scott (Wanda) Snoozy of Twin Brooks, SD; Andrea (Scott) Eisenbeisz of Aberdeen, SD; Amber (Casey) Stowman of Fargo, ND; Cristy (Bryan) Krause of Sioux Falls, SD; Richard (Stephanie) Pauli of Milbank, SD; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Chuck Noeldner of South Shore, SD; sister-in-law, Jill Snoozy of Thief River Falls, MN; parents-in-law: Stanley “Stan” and Pauline Arnold of Ortley, SD; brothers-in-law: Alan (Angie) Arnold of Vine Grove, KT; Bryan Arnold of Cumberland, WI; sisters-in-law: Julie (Perry) Althoff of Webster, SD; and Lori Arnold of Ortley, SD; and many nieces, nephews, and several cousins.

Wes was preceded in death by his parents: Everette and Eloise; brothers: Keith and Kevin; sister, Joyce; two infant siblings; maternal and paternal grandparents; and aunts and uncles.

Special thank you to Avera @ Home Hospice for the exceptional care given to Wes.