Aberdeen: Funeral service for Violet “Vi” Oltman, 95, of Aberdeen, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church at Hecla, S.D.
Pastor Jay Haaland officiating.
Burial will be in the Hecla City Cemetery at a later date.
Violet died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. Friday, June 25 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Violet Catherine Popham, daughter of Jesse and Pauline (Grewing) Popham, was born on Nov. 23, 1914 at Andover, S.D. This is the area where she was raised and attended school, graduating from Andover High School. She continued her education at Northern State University in Aberdeen, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in education.
She was united in marriage to Victor Oltman on June, 17, 1943 at Watertown, S.D. They made their home in Hecla. For many years Violet taught school in the Hecla area, teaching elementary school in Pierpont, Butler and Webster before finishing her teaching career at Hecla. Upon her retirement, Violet taught school for a total of 33 years.
In 1999, the couple began making their home in Aberdeen. Violet's beloved husband Victor died on March 23, 2002.
Violet's greatest joy came from being with her family and friends. She truly cherished and enjoyed every moment she spent with them.
Grateful for having shared Violet's life are her children: Paula Oltman, Aberdeen, Stephen Oltman, Fridley, Minn. and Jean (Tom) Hutchcraft, Colorado Springs, Colo; grandchildren: Connie (Gavin) Rueb, Rob (Cathy) Dafoe; great grandchildren: Nicole, Wesley and Eric Rueb, Jacob, Thomas and Samuel Dafoe.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vic, infant son, Thomas Arthur Oltman; brother, Cyril Popham; and sister, Virginia Woodburn.
The family prefers memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church, 511 Main Street, Hecla, SD 57446 or Bethesda Home of Aberdeen, 1224 S. High Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401.
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This obituary was originally published in the Aberdeen American News.
Vi was in the apartments at Bathesda when my mother, Rhea Karlen, was in the nursing home and Vi would come over to see her husband and also visit my mother. Vi was a dear and special lady and I always so enjoyed visiting with her. My sympathy to her family and God Bless you all. Sincerely, Ruth Ann Karlen
Ruth Ann Karlen
September 21, 2010 | Rapid City, SD
A wonderful Grandma and an even better Great Grandma. We are at peace knowing you are with Grandpa.
Connie, Gavin, Nicole, Wesley and Eric
Connie Dafoe-Rueb
July 02, 2010 | Belgium
I remember Vi as one of the friendlist people in Hecla, she always had a happy greeting for me. We use to come to Hecla quit often when I was growing up and she always knew me when I would come back to visit. I am one of the daughters of Ole and Marion Swearingen
God Bless her memeory forever in your hearts.
Georgia (Swearingen)Mathias
Georgia Mathias
June 29, 2010 | Wahpeton, ND
I am so sad to hear of Vi's passing. I remember her well, as I grew up with Paula, Steve & Jean in Hecla. I remember cookies in her kitchen, and her warm smile. I loved & respected Vi & Vic (Mr. & Mrs. Oltman to me). My thoughts are with you all.
Colleen Titus Taylor
June 26, 2010 | Anderson, AK
