Timothy Pullman

timothy pullman

March 23, 1961 ~ January 31, 2021

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Timothy Alvin Pullman, 59, of Miller, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the St. Lawrence Community Church with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Private burial will follow the service at the St. Lawrence Cemetery.  Masks are required at the funeral service.

The funeral will be livestreamed on the funeral home website and the church Facebook page.

Tim was born March 23, 1961 in Huron, South Dakota to Darlene (Wipf) and Alvin Pullman.  He attended grade school in Doland and Redfield, South Dakota.  His first two years of high school were completed in Redfield and last the two years in Polo.  In May of 1979, he graduated from Polo High School and then went on to receive a Diesel Mechanic degree at Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown.

On February 27, 2001, he married Debbie (Becker) Slunecka in Mazatlan, Mexico.  He owned and operated a seamless gutter business and was employed by Leingang Siding for several years.  He then went to work for C & B Operations and MG Oil as a truck driver.  He was currently employed with Agtegra as a fuel truck driver.

Tim loved spending time with Debbie fishing and camping on the river and hunting.  Sunday afternoon card games with his friends were a weekly must.  Tim worked diligently keeping the St. Lawrence Cemetery mowed and cared for. 

Tim is survived by his wife, Debbie of Miller; mother, Darlene Gaspar of Orient; brother, Kevin (Julie) Pullman of Ft. Atkinson, WI; sister, Rose (Greg) Hagan of Redfield; half sister, Susan (Brian) Burckhartzmeyer of Orient; stepbrother, John Gaspar of Miller; stepsisters: Teresa Gaspar and Audrey Marsh both of Sioux Falls; daughter, Courtney (Kyle) Van Zee of Miller; mother-in-law, Verna Becker of St. Lawrence; sister-in-law, Dianna (Steve) Shaykett of Hartford; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.  

He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin; stepfather, Vince Gaspar; father-in-law, Lester Becker; brother-in-law, Kermith Mullner; and sister-in-law, Cheryl (Duane) Pease. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the St. Lawrence Cemetery, 420 W. 1st Ave, Miller, S.D. 57362.

Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Tim's arrangements. 

A Visitation was held on February 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Lawrence Community Church, 815 3rd St NW in St. Lawrence, South Dakota 57373
A Funeral Service was held on February 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM at St. Lawrence Community Church, 815 3rd St NW in St. Lawrence, South Dakota 57373
A Private Burial was held on February 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM at St. Lawrence Cemetery in St Lawrence, South Dakota 57373

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  1. Dear Debbie,
    How saddened we were to read this news.  May Gods love and grace, along with your good memories, help ease your loss.  May God continue to wrap you in His loving arms and give you peace.  Most Sincerely, Harlan and Kathy Meier

  2. Dearest friend-I am so sorry to hear this news. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and I love you dearly. Janet

  3. Jerry and Jessica Van Zee says:

    Debbie I am so very sorry for your loss!! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers!!!

  4. Debbie, There just aren't words to express our sympathy. You've been in my thoughts and prayers the last few weeks. I'll pray even harder…. Josh and Heidi

  5. Debbie, I was so sadden to read about Tim. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers! Hugs
    Karen and Bruce Clarke

  6. My sincere sympathy to the family of Timothy Pullman.

  7. Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal says:

    Sorry for your Loss.
    Our Deepest Sympathy
    Dick and Kathy Splichal

  8. Carma (Tschetter) Zarneke says:

    Dear Darlene and family. We have lost track of each other, so much time has passed. I'm very sorry to read of your son Tim's passing, at such a young age. Sending you my love and sympathy. Carma

  9. Dear Pullman family,

    I was sad to hear about Timothy's passing. I knew him as a little boy when his dad, Alvin, worked for my father, Ben Hofer, many years ago. I believe he and his brother had adventures on the farm where they lived. Greetings to Darlene, Rosetta and Kevin.
    Darla Hofer Loewen

  10. Debbie
    My prayers are with you during this time.

  11. Debbie my deepest sympathy to you and all of Tim's family. Tim is a great man and will be truly missed by all who knew him. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Tim is now at rest in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. God Bless you all.

  12. Debbie,
    We are so sorry to hear about Tim.  Our deepest sympathy.  Prayers for God’s peace, comfort, and healing.  

  13. Darlene Burckhartzmeyer says:

    Deb & family so sorry for your loss. You and you family are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Bob & Darlene Burckhartzmeyer

  14. Prayers Deb, so sorry for your loss , deepest condolences,  may god be with you thru this hard time ! Prayers Art & Lisa Wenzel  

  15. Tim was such a fun loving character and will truly be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with Tim’s family at this very difficult time.

  16. We are sending all our love and prayers. May God guide you in the days ahead. God Bless you, Sending all our love and friendship. 
    Jeff Eschenbaum family

  17. Jacque and Kirk McDonnell says:

    We are so sorry for your loss of your husband. Prayers

  18. Debbie so sorry to hear if your loss my sympathy to you all

  19. Debbie,
    I was so saddened to hear this. May God wrap his arms around you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Patty Fawcett

  20. Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

  21. My deepest sympathy to you Deb and Tim's family. Continued prayers for comfort and peace.

  22. So sad Debbie…it's so hard to look out my kitchen window…I always saw him on your patio or in the yard. I will miss him. Your neighbor…

  23. Sorry for your loss Pullman/Gaspar family. Tim was a good man and will be missed. Joe Anglin

  24. Debbie and family- My deepest sympathies in your losses!! You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!! GOD BLESS and comfort you!!

  25. Deepest Sympathy to the Timothy Pullman Families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God hold you all in his loving embrace.


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