Carmel Moe, 90, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital. Carmel was born on August 29, 1924 to Henry and Ollie Flood in Martin, SD. The family moved to Flandreau where she attended school and graduated from Flandreau High School in 1943. Throughout high school Carmel worked at Dale's Firestone Store. Carmel married Richard Moe on January 7, 1948 at Colman and they farmed near Colman. She worked for her brother-in-law Olney at Colman Fertilizer Company and at T & R Electric until retiring in 1988. She lived her whole married life on the family homestead until moving to De Smet in 2007. Richard preceded her in death on June 3, 2011. Carmel was a member of Colman Lutheran Church and WELCA. She was the superintendent of Sunday school and a Sunday school teacher where she helped put together the Christmas programs. Carmel attended American Lutheran Church in De Smet. She enjoyed attending sporting events for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carmel loved spending time and game nights with her friends at Railroad Apartments.

Carmel is survived by her daughter; Connie (Dennis) Kruse, De Smet; son-in-law, Dennis Peterson, Big Stone City, SD; five grandsons, Dan (Courtney) Kruse, Ross (Melissa) Kruse, Jay Kruse, Chris (Josie) Petersen, Greg (Jessie) Petersen; four great-grandchildren, Keyra, Ela, Nolan, Claire; sister-in-law, Delores Petersen, Seattle, WA, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded by her husband and daughter, Pamela.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Colman Lutheran Church, Colman. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Monday at the church.