Elsie Wiese Obituary
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Elsie Robson was born on a farm near Madison on January 22nd, 1924, to Ernest and Josephine (Loeck) Robson. She was the 3rd oldest of 8 children and was a lifelong resident of Madison. She graduated as valedictorian of her class at Orland School. Elsie married Willmar H. Wiese on March 25th, 1947. Elsie was active as a volunteer and as secretary for 23 years at Garfield School in Madison. She enjoyed dancing and was active with the Interlakes Senior Citizen Center. Elsie was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend and will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Elsie is survived by sons Terry (Karla), Gregory (Therese Haberle), Kevin (Susan), Rick (Vicky Beutel), daughter Lori Habeger, granddaughter Nicolle Giraldo (Jairo Giraldo), great grandson Jase Mueller, daughter-in-law Carol Wiese, granddaughters Theresa Wiese, Gina Wiese, sister Ruth Lone, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Elsie was preceded in death by husband Willmar, daughter Debra Jelinek, stepson Gary Wiese, parents, and siblings Dorothy Gere, Violet King, Ralph Robson, Lloyd Robson, Corky Robson and Larry Robson.
Special thanks to the Bethel Lutheran Home staff for the excellent care they provided Elsie and family. Also thanks to Avera Hospice for their support.
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Services
Visitation
Monday
February 17, 2025
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Ellsworth Funeral Home
321 N. Egan Ave.
Madison, SD 57042
Funeral Service
Monday
February 17, 2025
11:00 AM
Ellsworth Funeral Home
321 N. Egan Ave.
Madison, SD 57042
Interment
Monday
February 17, 2025
12:00 PM
Graceland Cemetery
Airport Avenue
Madison, SD 57042
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