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CPL Elmer Lewis Gieske

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Birth	:	18 Mar 1919 Spencer, McCook County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	14 Mar 2010 Hartford, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Utah State Veterans Memorial Park, Bluffdale, Salt Lake County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4417800, -111.9321600
Plot	:	Section 6
Description	:	ARMY VETERAN- WW2- TEC 5 CORP Elmer L. GieskeMarch 18, 1919 - March 14, 2010 Elmer L. Gieske, 90 of Hartford, SD, passed away on March 14, 2010, at the V.A. Hospital. Elmer was the son of Fred and Ella Gieske, born in McCook County, SD, on March 18, 1919. He grew up and attended school in Canova, SD, graduating from high school in 1937. He moved to Sioux Falls, SD, and was employed at the Bell Box Company. Elmer enlisted with the United States Army and was entered into the 147th field... Read More	ARMY VETERAN- WW2- TEC 5 CORP Elmer L. GieskeMarch 18, 1919 - March 14, 2010 Elmer L. Gieske, 90 of Hartford, SD, passed away on March 14, 2010, at the V.A. Hospital. Elmer was the son of Fred and Ella Gieske, born in McCook County, SD, on March 18, 1919. He grew up and attended school in Canova, SD, graduating from high school in 1937. He moved to Sioux Falls, SD, and was employed at the Bell Box Company. Elmer enlisted with the United States Army and was entered into the 147th field artillery unit. The unit moved to Fort Ord, CA, for a 1 year tour of duty. At the end of that year he found his army service had been extended due to world turmoil, and was on an overseas convoy to the Philippines, stopping in Pearl Harbor enroute. His convoy resumed its ocean voyage on December 4th just days before the Japanese made their infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, and then continued on to many other islands. He was proud to have served his country and was honorably discharged in 1945. Elmer was united in marriage with Geraldine Miller on March 2, 1946. They made their home in Sioux Falls, SD, until 1956, when they built a house on Wall Lake. Elmer worked as an apprentice at Beach Printing until becoming an owner and operator at Modern Press and later worked in real estate and insurance. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and served for many years in the Izaak Walton League. He was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church and also served as its board chairman. He was a member of unity Lodge #130, Sioux Falls Consistory, and El Riad Shrine. He served a few years on the El Riad Executive Board and was awarded a life member of El Riad Temple. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; a son Jim; and siblings Norman, Clarence, and Lucena Nickel. Visitation will begin at 12 pm with the family present from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Miller Funeral Home, 13th & Main. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, March 19, 2010, at Zion Lutheran Church, West Wall Lake with burial at Hills of Rest Memorial Park.

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Where is CPL Elmer Lewis Gieske's memorial?
CPL Elmer Lewis Gieske's memorial is located at: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park, Bluffdale, Salt Lake County, USA.
When did CPL Elmer Lewis Gieske death?
CPL Elmer Lewis Gieske death on 14 Mar 2010 in Hartford, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the CPL Elmer Lewis Gieske's memorial?
Latitude: 40.4417800
Longitude: -111.9321600

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Geraldine B Miller Gieske

(1919 - 2016)

Siblings

Norman Henry Gieske

(1914 - 1996)

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