Elwyn L. Aase
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Elwyn Leonard Aase, age 85, of Mission Hill, South Dakota died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Wakonda Heritage Manor.
Funeral services are 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Vangen Lutheran Church in Mission Hill with Reverend Lance Lindgren officiating. Burial will be in the Vangen Cemetery with military honors provided by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791 of Yankton. Visitation is from 3:00 to 8:00 PM, on Friday, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota with a prayer service and video tribute at 7:00 PM. Visitation resumes one hour prior to the funeral at the church.
Pallbearers will be Randy Blunck, Larry Holzman, Harley Stearns, Bill Beaulieu, Scott Aase, and Eric Wolhoy. Honorary pallbearers will be Elwyn's grandchildren.
Elwyn was born December 13, 1924 to Mons O. Sr. and Helen (Worre) Aase in Tilden, Nebraska. He was baptized on January 1, 1925 at Our Savior Church in North Branch, Nebraska. His family moved to South Dakota and lived near Gregory. He later graduated from Lake Andes High School in 1942. He was drafted into the United States Army on August 25, 1944 during World War II. He was discharged on January 12, 1946. He returned to work on the family farm until enlisting in the US Air Force on February 9, 1951 during the Korean War. He served until February 8, 1955. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years doing various construction projects, including the dams along the Missouri River. He later took over the family farm west of Lake Andes.
He married Lorraine (Zentner) Grate on March 12, 1971 in Lake Andes, South Dakota. Together they raised cattle until moving to Mission Hill in 1983. After moving, Elwyn worked at the Human Services Center in Yankton until 1986 when his health forced him to retire.
Elwyn was a past member of the Yankton Moose Lodge and the Lake Andes American Legion. He was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed playing practical jokes, hunting, playing cards, but he especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, of nearly 39 years, Lorraine of Mission Hill; eight children, Vicki (Harley) Stearns of Bellville, TX; Lori (Larry) Holzman of Beresford, SD; Joseph (Sheila) Grate of Fairview, SD; Julie (Randy) Blunck, of Yankton, SD; Lyle (Jánet) Grate of Sioux Falls, SD; Diane (Terry) Carpenter of Lake Hughes, CA; Rose (Bill) Beaulieu, Marshall, MN and Eugene (Betty) Grate of Yankton, SD; three brothers, Harlan Aase of Watertown, SD; Clifford (Marilyn) Aase of Springfield, SD; and Mons (Kay) Aase Jr. of Murray, UT; three sisters, Ruth (James) Sejnoha of Mitchell, SD; Helen Andersen of Dripping Springs, TX; and Shirley (Jim) Hoag of Madison, MN; 24 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Aase; and granddaughter, Charlotte Aase.
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I am very sorry to hear about Elwyn's passing. He was a quiet and caring man. He was a man that I am glad to have known, and will always have a special place in my heart.
Leslie Wuebben
We am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to the whole family and we hope you take comfort in each other and the knowledge that so many people care so deeply for you all.
Michelle and Lonnie Folkers
My heart and my prayers go out to all of your wonder family. Peace be with you all.
Jody Dvorak
My heart is with you all today. I wish I could have been there to celebrate Elwyns life with you. I am sorry for your loss, and hoping Elwyn is at peace and enjoying his reunion with his parents, family and friends in heaven.
Lynne Lien Niece of Elwyn Mpls MN
Our sympathy to the Aase family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra & Ken Brownlee
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