Ellen Genzler

ellen genzler

January 29, 1935 ~ March 1, 2018

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Ellen A. Genzler, 83, of Gettysburg, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Avera Oahe Manor.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor David Otten presiding. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2018 at the church, with visitation one-hour prior.

Ellen Anna Genzler was born January 29, 1935, in rural Potter County, SD, to George and Hannah (Strauss) Genzler. She attended school at North and Hillcrest rural country schools through the ninth grade.

Following her education, Ellen helped her mom around the home before starting to babysit for area families. On September 29, 1971 Ellen went to work for the Oahe Manor. She spent the next 21 years enjoying every minute that she spent there. She would volunteer to work any and all shifts; as she found joy working with the residents. Ellen retired on July 25, 1992. However, one could always find her taking time to stop by and visit the staff and residents.

Ellen, Ellie or Elliemae, as called by many, was so proud to be an aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt. She would take time to babysit her nieces and nephews any time she was presented an opportunity. If she wasn’t watching them, she was sharing stories about them with anyone she could. Ellen also enjoyed her daily visits with her friends at the Burg and attending rummage and auction sales. She was a lifetime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gettysburg, and the VFW Auxiliary.

Ellen’s life will be cherished by her siblings: Bertha Bartels, Loma, CO, Louie (Sieglinde) Genzler Sr., Aberdeen, Helen Stewart, Okmulgee, OK, Mary Genzler, Highmore, Shirley Genzler, Redfield and Roger (Nancy) Genzler, Gettysburg; sister-in-law, Elsie Genzler, Litchfield, MN; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Raymond, LuVern, Alvin, and Albert Genzler and Neola Anderson; brothers and sister-in-law: Jay Anderson, Inez Genzler, and Mervin Bartels; nieces and nephews: Aleaha, Justin, and Mark Genzler, Cindy, James, and Terry Stewart, Betty Ann Combellick, Slade Genzler and Katelyn Tennant.

Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Ellen’s arrangements.

 

 

A Prayer Service was held on March 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 601 E Logan Ave in Gettysburg, SD 57442
A Funeral Service was held on March 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 601 E Logan Ave in Gettysburg, SD 57442
A Graveside Service was held on March 10, 2018 at 12:00 PM at Gettysburg Cemetery, 1 Mile East of town in Gettysburg, SD 57442

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  1. My thoughts and prayers go out to all we had so much growing up and working together at the Manor you will be missed my friend thanks for the laughs and the great road trips we all took RIP my friend

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  2. Prayers to the family, Ellen was a good friend to my mom, Phyllis

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  3. To All Of Ellen’s Family, I’m so sorry for Your loss. Ellen always enjoyed telling how we met. I was expecting at the time we had moved into Lebanon. My car had broken down by the South Cemetery so Dustin, who was 2 at the time, were walking home, Ellen stopped and offered us a ride, and off we went! She always laughed …..

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  4. To all the family, This is a sad day for everyone. Please know we are thinking of everyone at this time. She will have a long legacy of memories and good times.

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  5. Aunt Ellie was a great person and will be missed .

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  7. So very sorry to see that Ellen has passed away. She was always good for a smile. Hugs and prayers to the family

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  8. Sorry to hear about Ellen Hope she wasn’t sick long. Sure would have like to get out to see you all.My prayers are with your all

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  10. So sorry to hear of the passing of "Ellie Mae" – As we use to call her during my time working with her at the manor. I always enjoyed working with her and "Sybil" (aka – Sylvia B). We worked hard and yet had a lot of fun while doing it. She use to keep an eye on my Mom, when they lived next door to each other as well. She always had a smile, quick wit, and that fun loving giggle. She will be missed by many.

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  11. Aunt Ellen, I was blessed to have had you in my life. You will be greatly missed. I will look forward to meeting you in heaven some day. I love you.

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  12. Sorry for the loss of Ellen. Worked with Ellen at the Oahe Manor. She was a very kind person.

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  13. Marty Genzler Al's daughter, says:

    March 9, 2018

    It was sad to hear. Ellen lead a very full life & touched hundreds of lives. I watch the tribute, it was very well done.

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