Elvin Guthmiller

1927 - 2013  (86 years)

• Name	Elvin Guthmiller
  Born	28 Oct 1927	South Dakota, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	6 Dec 2013	Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
  Buried	13 Dec 2013	Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Grant Township, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I117895	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	15 Jun 2014

  
  

  Father	Fred Guthmiller,   b. 5 Feb 1901, South Dakota, USA ,   d. 2 Jan 1969, South Dakota, USA  (Age 67 years)
  Mother	Marie Koerner,   b. 2 Jul 1901, Emery, Hanson County, South Dakota, USA ,   d. 4 Feb 1987, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA  (Age 85 years)
  Married	23 Mar 1922	Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
  Family ID	F48657	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Bonnie Hayes
  Married	22 Jun 1952	Alpena, Jerauld County, South Dakota, USA
  Children	1. Lynn Guthmiller   2. Cindy Guthmiller
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F51314	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S927] Obituary. Life Legacy Elvin Guthmiller, age 86, of Huron died Friday, December 06, 2013 at his home in Huron. His memorial service will be 11:00 am Friday, December 13, 2013 at Riverview United Methodist Church in Huron with a private burial prior to the service at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery with military honors provided by Virgil American Legion Schmidt-Barnes Post #268. Visitation with family present will be from 6-8 pm Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Welter Funeral Home, including a 7:00 pm prayer service; or one hour prior the memorial service at the church. Elvin was born to Fred and Marie (Koerner) Guthmiller on their family farm on October 28, 1927. He attended grade school at Halsey School, Vernon Township in Beadle County. In 1945 he graduated from Virgil High School. In 1950 he was inducted into the Army and served with the Signal Corps in Korea from 1951 to 1952. Elvin and Bonnie Hayes were united in marriage on June 22, 1952 in Alpena. They farmed on the Guthmiller family farm from 1952 to 1993 when they retired to Huron, SD. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in June of 2013 with their immediate family. Elvin and Bonnie joined the Virgil United Methodist Church in 1953 and continued to be members there all of their lives. Elvin served on the Administrative Board and as a trustee. Over the years he painted, repaired, and contributed to his church in any way he could. He was part of Disciple Bible studies I, II, and III, Stephen?s Ministry, and Virgil?s adult Sunday School class. He eagerly and consistently helped his wife in her teaching career. In 1963, he became a supervisor on the Beadle Conservation District Board. For many years he served as treasurer, helped sell trees, and ran errands for the office manager. Conserving our nation?s resources of soil, water, and tree-planting were an important part of his life. He served as supervisor for over 52 years. He was a member of the Virgil American Legion. During school reorganization days he served on the Halsey School Board as Vernon Township united with Wolsey Public School. He was a member of the FHA Board, the East Central RSVP Advisory Council, and delivered many meals-on-wheels. Upon his retirement he began the hobby of weaving rugs a skill that he had learned from his mother. His family and friends enjoyed the rugs he made on his loom in his basement. Elvin is survived by his wife, Bonnie Guthmiller of Huron; son, Lynn (Connie Schamp) Guthmiller of Creighton, NE; daughter; Cindy (Ron) Gustafson of Brandon, SD; seven grandchildren, Dawn (Mike) Pielstick, Emily (Chris) Pselos, Randy (Rachel) Guthmiller, Anna Marie (Travis) Carpenter, Heather Lynn (Spencer) Ladd, Jake Guthmiller, Tyler (Kristen) Gustafson; eight great grandchildren, Gracie Sue and Wade Guthmiller, Delanie, David, and Isaac Elvin Pielstick; Henry Lynn Pselos; Ava Lynn and Willow Rose Carpenter; sister Darlene (Gerald) Boe of Sioux Falls; numerous nieces and nephews. Elvin was preceded in death by his parents; three great grandchildren; brother, Arnold (Delores) Guthmiller; several sisters and brothers-in-laws.