Warren E. Mayer
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Warren E. Mayer, age 88, of Gayville, South Dakota, died Monday, September 26, 2011, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Friday, September 30, 2011, at Gayville Lutheran Church in Gayville, South Dakota, with Reverend Ralph Egbert officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton with military honors provided by Rudolph-Christensen American Legion Post No. 237 of Gayville. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 29, 2011, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral on Friday at the church.

Pallbearers are Warren's grandchildren: Brad Mayer, Kim Berger, Aaron Mayer, Jason Mayer, Megan Mayer, and Keith Mayer.

Warren E. Mayer was born January 2, 1923, in Marcus, Iowa, to Ervin and Elsa (Dorr) Mayer. He grew up on the family farm in Marcus and graduated from Marcus High School in 1941. He worked on the farm until enlisting in the United States Army in 1946. After serving in the army, Warren married Elaine Buss in 1949. In the late 1940's they moved to Orange City, Iowa, where Warren started Sioux Neon Sign Company, which he operated until moving to Yankton, South Dakota, in 1958. In 1958, Warren started Mayer Signs in Yankton, which he operated until retiring in 1995. To this day Mayer Signs continues to do business in Yankton. His wife, Elaine, died on July 5, 1982. Warren married Aldine Orton on October 15, 1988, in Gayville, South Dakota.

Warren was a hard working, honest man who had a talent for design. He truly was an artist in his industry. He was a member of Gayville Lutheran Church in Gayville and enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and ballroom dancing.

Survivors include his wife, Aldine of Gayville; three children: Allen (Mary) Mayer of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Laurie (Lonnie) LaCroix of Yankton; and Russ (Cherre Schaeffer) Mayer of Yankton; two stepsons: Doug (Cathy) Orton of Houston, Texas and Greg (Joanna) Orton of Green River, Wyoming; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; brother, Paul (Pam) Mayer of Ventura, California; sister, Shirley Rosburg of Hot Springs, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Betty Mayer of Marcus, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Elaine; two brothers: Earl and Carl Mayer; and a sister in infancy.

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So sorry to read about your Dad, Allen and Mary. My prayers. Deepest Sympathy, Lynette Lynette Snoozy-Sierra Vista, AZ Dear Aldine and family, Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the passing of Warren. It was so nice seeing you in May and he was such a lovely man. We pray he's resting in peace now and that your memories sustain you. Dave and Mary Jo Orton Russ and family-I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I always liked the little chats I had with him years ago when he was still in Yankton. My sympathies and prayers for all of you. Brad Combs Allan,Laurie & Russ -So sorry for the loss of you Father. He lived and enjoyed life to quite a good old age. I know you will miss him. Elaine was a dear friend to me also - now they can be in heaven together. God Bless. Donna Hacecky,Lakeview, Arkansas My deepest sympathies to you guys. Warren was a smart man who taught me things I still use today! He will be missed & cherished by me. A-plus Custom Signs Rapid City Morgan Wieseler Russ & Family, Our sincere condolences on your dad. I know they used to go dancing with my folks many times and became good friends.....just like us! Your Dad painted on my play tonka wrecker truck when you guys lived by us way back when.....I still have that toy as now it's an antique....kinda like us. hehe. Russ, I appreciated seeing you at my mom's funeral a few years back, wish I could return the favor my friend, but we are in Minneapolis. Take care, we'll be thinking and praying for you all. best, Art & Linda Medeck So sorry to here of your loss. We would have come to the funeral, but have an medical appointment in Minnapolis on Thursday. I saw Warren not to long ago at a soup kithen in Yankton.We had a nice visit I have always had great admiration for the person he was. Les Les Marek Adeline, Russ, Cherre, Laurie, & Lonnie, I would see Adeline and Warren out and about alot of places including always at church and the ice cream social for Gayville Lutheran at the community building. They always knew me and would not drive by my house without waving if i were out in the yard. I will miss Warren's kind and gentle manner! May he rest in peace. sincerely, Karen Bjornebo Larsen Dear ones We sympathise with the loss of your husband and father. We never met Warren but we know Allen and his family and love and appreciate them. We pray that God bless and keep you through this loss. He has promised : Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matth. 5:4. Love, Prayers and Blessings Pastor George and Jean Shaver an the Yankton church SDA Family. Laurie & Lonnie and families We are so sorry for your loss. Sorry we are unable to be there for you but will be thinking of you all tomorrow as you say goodbye to your loved one. Love you guys. Kevin, Raquel & Brooke RUSS AND FAMILY I am so sorry to hear about your dad and grandpa. It is a tough time rught now but always know many friends are thinking of you and are there for you. Thoughts and Prayers go out to you guys with lots of love. Mark and Lisa Hardy Warren was a mentor to me in several ways; assisting me at St.John's catechism classes, chasing bass around Lake Yankton and teaching me the art of letter spacing. I have thought of him often throughout the years and will always remember him fondly. Warren was a kind, straightforward gentleman and a friend to all. Todd Abler

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