William “Bill” McCann

February 22, 1926 - December 30, 2021

Visitation: Visitation for Bill and his daughter, Janet McCann, will be on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.

Service: A private family graveside service will be held for Bill and Janet on Wednesday.

          William “Bill” Martin McCann, age 95, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Dougherty Hospice House surrounded by his family.  Visitation for Bill and his daughter, Janet McCann, will be on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.  A private family graveside service will be held for both on Wednesday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.

          Bill was born on February 22, 1926 in Lismore, MN to Leo and Minnie (Tentler) McCann.  He attended country school and St. Anthony High School in Lismore, MN.  He then served in the Army 101st Airborne from June 1944 to May of 1946.  He married Helen Lynn on January 12, 1946 in Camp Pickett, VA.  After earning his GED, he obtained a degree in Power Engineering from Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis, MN.

          Bill began his 40-year career with Northern States Power in April of 1948 at the Weber Ave. Power Plant and the Hydro Generation Department in Sioux Falls, SD.  In June of 1948, he transferred to Bridgewater, SD, eventually becoming the District Manager.  In March of 1968, he transferred to Canton, SD to become District Manager.  He served the Canton area until his retirement on May 1, 1988.

          While in Bridgewater, he was active in the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and served on the Bridgewater School Board for 9 years.  In Canton, he was a past member of the Industrial Development Corporation, the Lions Club, the Rotary Club, the volunteer Fire Department, and the American Legion.  He was also a member of the SD Electric Union #949 for over 60 years and an active member St. Dominic Catholic Church in Canton.

          Bill enjoyed fishing the Missouri river, traveling the US and parts of Europe, attended his children’s and grandchildren’s events, hunting, and playing pool.  Most of all, he enjoyed a night on the town with his wife of 69 years, Helen.

Grateful for sharing his life are his children: Barb (Ed) Meyer, Bridgewater, SD, Judy Sperling, San Antonio, TX, Connie Sweeter, Sioux Falls, SD, Kevin (Cheryl) McCann, Canton, SD, Kathy McCann, Sioux Falls, SD, and Carol Kruse, Sioux Falls, SD; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren; brother, Jim (Jane) McCann; along with numerous other extended family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; daughter, Janet; grandson, Scott Meyer; great-grandson, Dillon Bublitz; brothers, Jay, Dale, Vic, and Jack; and sister, Margie.

Leave a Reply to Shelley Eneboe Cancel reply
Your email address will not be published.

18 messages have been left

  1. Ila Torkelson on December 31, 2021 said:

    Oh I am so sorry. My heart goes out to the McCann family in the loss of Bill and Janet. May our God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you strength . Hugs and Prayers for all

  2. Shelley Eneboe on December 31, 2021 said:

    I am so so sorry for the loss of both Janet and Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  3. Nancy Feekes on December 31, 2021 said:

    My sympathies to all the family members…I first met Bill as he became my boss at NSP in Canton SD. I respected this man as he taught me how to be a good employee as I entered the workforce directly out of high school. I can honestly say he was the best boss I ever had! God bless his family with happy and special memories.

  4. Mark Thompson on December 31, 2021 said:

    What a great life story and accomplished man.
    Best wishes Kevin, Cheryl and all The McCann Family.

  5. Steve and Marjorie Sievers on December 31, 2021 said:

    So sorry to the McCann families were great memories 😢 🙏

  6. Brenda Hanson on December 31, 2021 said:

    You have our deepest condolences

  7. Sandi Tschetter on December 31, 2021 said:

    My condolence to your family.

  8. Jeff and Darcy Bjorneberg on January 1, 2022 said:

    Kevin and Cheryl and boys Darcy and I are so sorry to hear of Dad’s passing. Also Aunt Janet passing also. Remember talking with Dad and mom at the VFW years ago. Now they are together again Kev.

  9. John Guenthner on January 1, 2022 said:

    You have my sympathy.

  10. Sharon (Geppert) Redenius on January 2, 2022 said:

    So sorry for the loss of your dad and sister! Remembering all the fun Bill and Helen had with my parents (Bill and Agnes) when they lived in Bridgewater. Playing cards, dancing, going on outings, butchering beef, vacationing together. My sister (Betty) and I staying over night at their place. The good ole memories! To this day a very close friend of their daughter Judy. Love this family! May you rest in peace Bill and Janet!

  11. Shirley Wiese on January 2, 2022 said:

    I am sorry to hear of your loss of Janet and Bill. Prayers and condolences to all the McCann families.

  12. Connie Gaspar Bohl on January 2, 2022 said:

    Hard to believe that Bill has passed! At Helping Hand he was a very sweet man and very witty and was doing fine! May he Rest In Peace!

  13. Valerie (Duerksen) Jones on January 2, 2022 said:

    I’m very sorry Connie. For both the loss of your sister and father. Please give my condolences to your family.

  14. Sharon Tschetter Schwaderer on January 3, 2022 said:

    My sincerest condolences to the McCann family. I went to school with Barb. God’s blessings to you all as you go through this sorrowful time.

  15. Linda (Scharffenberg) Moore on January 3, 2022 said:

    My sympathies to the McCann family at the loss of Bill and Janet. I have many fond memories of visiting the McCann children in their home in Bridgewater during the ’60s. We had some fun times in the neighborhood, while Bill and Helen allowed us to invade their basement space.

  16. Bernie and Rosalie Weber on January 4, 2022 said:

    Our prayers sympathy hugs to the McCann families in the deaths of your Dad and sister Janet remember then as a fun loving family. May God bless all of you.

  17. Carol Roti on January 4, 2022 said:

    Kevin, Cheryl and boys my condolences for the loss of your father(grandfather) and sister. Gods blessings to you. And may they rest in peace.

  18. Jon Thorburn on January 4, 2022 said:

    So sorry to you all in the passing of Bill and Janet. I had many good times with Bill especially shooting pool. May the Love and Peace of the Lord be with you all now and always.