Gerald L. Hohwieler
Gerald L. Hohwieler
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Jerry was born on January 4, 1939, to Henry and Leona (Onken) Hohwieler. He grew up with his two brothers Eldon and Rollie. After graduating from Chester High School. Jerry married Karen Lessman on May 28, 1960. Jerry spent his entire life in the Chester area and the last few years in Madison with an amazing community of friends at Bethel. Jerry was a farmer and raised Purebred Duroc hogs for many years. He also worked for Lake County Highway Department in Madison. Jerry's hobbies included playing cards (his favorite card game being Pitch), and spending time with his family, especially watching whatever activities his grandchildren were in.
He is survived by his wife of over 64 years, Karen; son Chad (Suzette) of Sioux Falls, daughter, Tonya (Tim) Tomasek of Marshall, MN, and grandchildren Jesse (Aaron) Lonneman of Luverne, MN, Bailey (Derek) Long of Marshall, MN, and Logan Tomasek of Maple Grove, MN, and two great grandchildren Rowan and Sutton Lonneman. Preceding him in death were his parents and his grandson, Aaron, who we are sure was the first to greet him in heaven.
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Visitation
Sunday
December 15, 2024
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ellsworth Funeral Home
321 N. Egan Ave.
Madison, SD 57042
Funeral Service
Monday
December 16, 2024
10:30 AM
Our Savior Lutheran Church
1010 N. Washington Ave.
Madison, SD 57042
Interment
Monday
December 16, 2024
11:30 PM
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Chester, SD 57016
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