Melvin Wedmore

Melvin D. Wedmore passed away on November 12, 2026. He was born October 28, 1930 in Rapid City, SD to Sam and Evelyn Wedmore, Hermosa, South Dakota.

Mel practiced law in Rapid City, South Dakota for over 55 years. He enjoyed serving his many loyal clients. He also served in Judge Advocate General Corps of US Army for approximately 3 years. In addition, he served as Assistant U.S. District Attorney for District of South Dakota in 1959-1960.

He was an avid RVer and was proud to have had been a 4H member for 10 years during his youth.

Mel graduated from Rapid City High School in 1948. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from South Dakota State University in 1952 and MPA Degree from Syracuse University in 1953. He also earned a Juris Doctor Degree from South Dakota Law School in 1956 and LLM from Georgetown University Law School in 1959.

Surviving are sons David Wedmore, Denver, Colorado and Ron Wedmore (Jan) Ogden, UT, daughters, Dawn Schwandt (Jim), Kalispell, MT, Erin Nelson (Koalin), Beresford, SD, and Heather Robinson (Mike) Boise, ID. Also surviving are a niece, Janie Pulaski (Tom) Darby, MT, eleven grand children and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Don Wedmore.

Memorials may be sent to the Rainbow Bible Ranch, 14676 Lone Tree Road, Sturgis, SD 57785, or online gifts to https://rainbowbibleranch.churchcenter.com/giving/to/general.

The family would like to send our sincerest gratitude to Centerville Care and Rehab Center.