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Elvina C. Knecht Simon

Birth	:	10 Oct 1929 Walworth County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	29 Oct 2016 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Hoven, Potter County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.2388900, -99.7744300
Description	:	Elvina Simon, 87, of Gettysburg, passed away, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg with Fr. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Hoven. Elvina C. Knecht was born, October 10, 1929, in rural Lowry, SD to Gottlieb and Mary (Reuer) Knecht. She attended Sunny Side elementary school at Lowry, SD. At the age of 14, her family moved to a farm near the Swan Creek area, Hoven, SD. As a teenager, Elvina... Read More	Elvina Simon, 87, of Gettysburg, passed away, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg with Fr. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Hoven. Elvina C. Knecht was born, October 10, 1929, in rural Lowry, SD to Gottlieb and Mary (Reuer) Knecht. She attended Sunny Side elementary school at Lowry, SD. At the age of 14, her family moved to a farm near the Swan Creek area, Hoven, SD. As a teenager, Elvina was employed by local farm families to help on their farms. She enjoyed playing softball in her free time. Elvina married Marvin Edward Simon, May 21, 1947, at St. Anthony's Church, Hoven, SD. They made their home on a farm one mile West of Lebanon, SD. Marvin & Elvina managed a ranching operation which consisted of raising beef cattle, hogs, grains & row crops. Their biggest joy was the beef cattle business which they did for over 50 years. To this union, four children were born: Gregg, Rick, Sharon and Tim. Elvina dedicated over 50 years of her life working side by side with her husband on their ranching operation. They retired and moved to Gettysburg, SD in 1998. Elvina taught elementary Catholic Christian Doctrine at Lebanon, SD for eight years as part of St. Mary's Parish in the 1970s'. She was also a member of Sacred Heart Parish and Sacred Heart Altar Society, Gettysburg, SD. Elvina's life was devoted to her husband and family. She enjoyed playing cards, visiting with friends and spending time with her family. Elvina was so proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and cherished every occasion she could spend with them. The major highlight of each year was Christmas at Marvin & Elvina’s home. All of their children, grandchildren & great grandchildren would try and make it back for this special annual family gathering. They felt so blessed as most of the family was able to travel back each year. Elvina is survived by sons: Gregg (Sharon Morgan) Simon, of Mobridge, Rick (Imelda Schmidt) Simon, Gettysburg, and Tim (Sandy Boik) Simon, Webster; daughter, Sharon (Mark) Mulder, Sioux Falls; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Weisgram, Rapid City, and one brother, Harvey Knecht, Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin in January, 2010; parents, Gottlieb & Mary Knecht and one sister, Elsie Seurer. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorial be directed to any of the three following: Keep Hope Local, c/o Stacy Larson, 127 Hilltop Dr., Gettysburg, SD 57442; Medicine Rock Senior Center Meals on Wheels Program, 107 W Logan, Gettysburg, SD 57442 or the Sacred Heart Church Building Fund, PO Box 285, Gettysburg, SD 57442. Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg

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Elvina C. Knecht Simon's memorial is located at: Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Hoven, Potter County, USA.
When did Elvina C. Knecht Simon death?
Elvina C. Knecht Simon death on 29 Oct 2016 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 45.2388900
Longitude: -99.7744300

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