Elvin M. Roemeling, 73, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.
Per Elvin’s wishes, he will be cremated and no services will be held.
Elvin was born April 10, 1943, to Maynard and Vernice (Lorenzen) Roemeling in Pipestone County. He grew up in Luverne and graduated from Luverne High School in 1961.
He married Lorraine Odenbrett in Fulda on Feb. 11, 1963.
Elvin enjoyed fishing in his younger years. He was a cowboy at heart and he loved listening to old country music and spending time with horses.
He and Lorraine enjoyed traveling in their motorhome, visiting family members and heading in any direction they wanted. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, Sioux Falls; his children, Bryan (Pam) Roemeling, Juneau, Alaska, Alicia (Wayne) Scheevel, Sioux Falls, Amy (Michael) Sikkink, St. Charles, and Allyson (Matt) Rodgers, Sioux Falls; and 10 grandchildren, Benjamin, Anna (Miles), Amanda, Ethan, David, Kaitlin, Bennett, Madeline, Evan and Avery.
He was preceded in death by his son, Brett; his parents; and two sisters, Betty Evanson and Sandra Johnson.
Arrangements were by George Boom Funeral Home of Sioux Falls, www.georgeboom.com.
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