Wilmer J. Giedd, 90 of Avon

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Avon, with burial in the church cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 5 at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Avon.

Wilmer J. Giedd was born in a sod house on the family farm northeast of Avon on September 29, 1921, the son of John and Emma (Berndt) Giedd. He died September 12, 2012 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Wilmer attained the age of 90 years, 11 months and 14 days.

Wilmer was raised on the farm and attended the Giedd school through the eighth grade. He stayed on the farm and helped his dad with farming.

Wilmer was united in marriage to Arline Vogel at Yankton on November 1, 1948. To this union four children were born. He farmed on the family farm northeast of Avon.

Wilmer will be remembered for his enjoyment of farming and going to auction sales. He bought antique furniture, which he spent many hours on refinishing, repairing and selling to buyers from many different states. He also liked his Custard Glass and Roseville Pottery. Wilmer enjoyed his time with friends at Northvue for coffee. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren as they grew up.

Thankful for having shared his life are his three children: Michael and wife Sharon Giedd of Avon; Tamara Jo and husband Harry Newhard of Tripp; and Kathleen Ann and husband David Wudel of Tripp; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Burfeindt of Avon; and several nieces and nephews.

Wilmer was preceded in death by his wife, Arline on February 23, 2012; infant daughter, Kristie Kara Giedd, in 1965; parents; two sisters: Virginia and Mildred; and brother, Earl.