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Birth	:	20 Jul 1920 Festina, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Mar 2012 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5786018, -96.7117004
Description	:	Paul J. Elpert, 91, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away March 5, 2012, at Avera McKennan Hospital. Paul was born July 20, 1920, to Ben and Theresa Elpert, in Festina, IA. He married Bertha Walter in Sioux Falls, SD. In 1942, he was drafted into the US Army where he served with the 166th AAA Gun Battalion in the Pacific. Following his discharge, he moved to Dolton, SD. He was appointed Postmaster of the Dolton Post Office and was also owner of Elpert's Store. Paul served as the Sec / Treasurer and President of the South Dakota... Read More	Paul J. Elpert, 91, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away March 5, 2012, at Avera McKennan Hospital. Paul was born July 20, 1920, to Ben and Theresa Elpert, in Festina, IA. He married Bertha Walter in Sioux Falls, SD. In 1942, he was drafted into the US Army where he served with the 166th AAA Gun Battalion in the Pacific. Following his discharge, he moved to Dolton, SD. He was appointed Postmaster of the Dolton Post Office and was also owner of Elpert's Store. Paul served as the Sec / Treasurer and President of the South Dakota Branch of the National League of Postmasters. In 1974, he received the Postmaster of the Year Award. He also served on the Dolton School Board, Town Council, including six years as mayor. Paul also served on the Board of Directors of the Bridgewater Nursing Home, and on the St. Steven's Catholic Church Council. In 1980, he retired from the Post Office with 34 years of service. After moving to Sioux Falls, Paul sold crop insurance part time and was a volunteer driver for Project Car. He loved being involved with the American Legion Post 15, where he served as Activities Chairman for the VA Hospital as well as Finance Officer and member of the Executive Board. One of his proudest moments was being awarded Legionnaire of the Year. Above all else, Paul loved his family and the times they were together. There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for his family. In addition to his loving wife of 61 years, Bertha, he will be missed by his four children, Deborah Saunders of Apple Valley, MN; Dr. Gerald Elpert (Maxie) of Madison, SD, Jody Kimball (Tom), of Sioux Falls, SD, Jay Elpert of Kansas City, MO; eight grandchildren, Megan Mitchell (Willie), Matthew Saunders, Brieanne Elpert, Lana Elpert, Sarah Kimball, Dylan Kimball, Renée Elpert and Jennifer Elpert. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Irvin and Louis; and an infant granddaughter, Amber Elpert. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Thursday March 8, at Church of the Holy Spirit, 3601 East Dudley Lane, in Sioux Falls. Visitation will begin at noon, Wednesday, with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 Wednesday evening at Miller Funeral Home, 507 S. Main Avenue. [from https://www.millerfh.com/obituary/6478451]

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Paul John Elpert's memorial is located at: Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA.
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Paul John Elpert death on 5 Mar 2012 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.5786018
Longitude: -96.7117004

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Spouse

Bertha J. Walter Elpert

(1922 - 2013)

Siblings

Louis Joseph Elpert

(1913 - 1995)

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