John Etbauer
September 17, 1918 ~ September 2, 2010
Memorial services was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Stephan with Father Joseph Dean officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Cemetery, rural Ree Heights. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2010 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Miller.
He was born September 17, 1918 in Hand County, South Dakota to Edmund "Ed" Etbauer and Elizabeth "Bessie" Etbauer. He was one of seven children, he being the only son. John attended grade school at the Koc School and then continued to South Dakota State Aggie School in Brookings.
John was united in marriage to Gladys Puffer on Wednesday, November 27, 1941 at the Cedar Catholic Church and resided at their farm where they raised their two children. John was active in the Ree Heights CO-OP, Ree Heights Rural Electric Co., Catholic Church and legislation that affected rural living. He and Gladys proudly raised Hereford cattle, farmed and especially enjoyed family and friends for visits to the farm. Four generations have been raised on the farm.
John and Gladys resided at their home until Gladys' health moved them into the assisted living in Miller. John continued to live in Miller until May 2010 when he moved to Eureka, Kansas to be closer to his daughter and family.
He is survived by two sisters: Marion Antonidies of Brookings, SD and Ellen Koc of White Bear Lake, MN; two children: Lyle Etbauer of Moorcroft, WY and Joy Jensen of Eureka, KS; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gladys; and four sisters: Elizabeth, Gladys, Loretta and Laura.
In lieu of flowers, the familiy request memorials be directed to the Highmore Healthcare Center, 410 8th Street SE, Highmore, SD 57345.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with John's arrangements.
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Sorry to hear about John’s death. When ever I would take communion to him he was so appreciative. He really enjoyed telling about the Etbauer rodeo boys. He would tell me how they did. He was real proud of those boys. I enjoyed seeing him on Sunday mornings when I took communion to him I have missed seeing him. He will be missed. Joan Joy
My deepest sympathy. I always enjoyed visiting with John when he was across the hall from dad (Tommy Hasart) at Assisted Living. He would ask if we would like to watch a video from the NFR and of course, we would say yes! Know Dad enjoyed him and considered him a friend. Thinking of you all.
You have our sympathy and prayers. He was a nice man and is now at rest with Gladys. I really enjoyed his sense of humor the weeks he spent here at the Healthcare Center. We all really missed him when he moved to Kansas.
Joey and Peg
Our sincere sympathy to your families. John was such a wonderful man. We were very fortunate to get to know over the past few years. He enjoyed and took time to visit with people of all ages. He will be greatly missed – but is at peace.
I always enjoyed visiting with John when I would visit my mother (Frances Poindexter) at the Assisted Living in Miller. He was such a gentleman and always had a story. Mom always enjoyed his daughter, Joy, when she would come visit. You all have our deepest sympathy!
Terry & Paula Spilde
My sympathy goes to your family. My best memories is when we were kids and I went to Etbauers with Patty Rychtarik. We had alot of fun playing outside with Deb and Gay Puffer too. It seems like they were always there when Ed and Della were. And always so much food. Thanks for the memories.
to the family of John Etbauer. John and my Grandpa Bill were roommates at the Highmore Health Center in Highmore. My Kids, Kalsey, Darian and Kelly Jo and I adopted John as our other grandpa when we came to visit Grandpa Bill. John so loved our hugs and we loved giving them to him.
His lemon drop candy reminded me of when I was a little girl. Thank you for Sharing John with us. We truely missed him after he moved and will now even more.