March 1, 1935 – July 25, 2022
Funeral services for Dr. Herbert “Herb” McClellan, 87, of Mobridge were held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery in Mobridge under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home.
Herb passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Walworth County Care Center in Selby.
Herbert F. McClellan, Jr. was born March 1, 1935, to Herbert and Marjorie (Hodson) McClellan in Faith. After graduating from Mobridge High School, he attended the University of Minnesota to study dentistry. He graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1960 and began his practice in Mobridge where he was the third dentist in a four-generation family. He remained at this practice until his retirement.
Herbert married Joyce (Bastian) on July 14, 1957, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge. They lived in Minneapolis, MN while Herb attended dental school.
Dr. McClellan belonged to and served in leadership roles many professional organizations including, the American Dental Association, South Dakota Dental Association, Northern District Dental Society, South Dakota Dental Foundation, Pierre Fauchard Academy, and International College of Dentistry. He was also a member and served in leadership roles in the community of Mobridge, including, Trinity Lutheran Church, city government, former mayor of Mobridge, Mobridge Rotary Club, Mobridge Jaycees, South Dakota Jaycees, Oahe Sportsman’s Club, Boy Scouts, Eagle Scouts, Mobridge School Board, Oahe Chapter of Pheasants Forever, MYO, Mobridge/Pollock Tiger Educational Foundation, Klein Museum Board, Regional Wildlife Advisory Board, and Chamber Ambassador for Achievement Days.
Dr. McClellan enjoyed hunting, fishing, music, sports, gardening, and even obtained his private pilot’s license.
Dr. McClellan is survived by his wife Joyce, of Mobridge; daughters Lynnette (Llew) Kuehl of Mobridge, Kymberly (Larry) Lebeda of Presho; son Marc (Nancy) McClellan of Mobridge; grandchildren Brett Patrick (Lori) Kuehl, Breanne Joelle Kuehl, Tyler James Lebeda, Bradley John Lebeda, Michael Ryan McClellan, Michelle Ann (Kevin) Wientjes; great-grandchildren Kadin Patrick Kuehl, Korbin Thomas Kuehl, Walker Cole Wientjes, and Thomas Hayes Wientjes; and one sister Karen Smith of Denver, CO.
He is preceded in death by his mother Marjorie, his father Herbert, and a sister Betty Appleby.