George Paul Heronimus, age 90, of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington.
He was born September 13, 1932, on a farm in Hanson County, South Dakota, to Paul and Jennie (Buss) Heronimus. George attended School District #1 Rock County through the eighth grade and completed his education at Luverne High School in 1950.
George entered the United States Army on February 15, 1953. He spent two years in the Armed Services during the Korean Conflict. He served his country until his discharge on February 7, 1955.
George and Phyllis married on February 22, 1955, at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Reading. The couple was blessed with three children, Paul, Pam and Patty. George’s whole life centered around the farm, and he truly enjoyed all aspects of his dairy, swine and grain farm. He enjoyed the challenge of building, welding and fixing equipment.
His favorite times were spent watching his children participate in church, school and 4-H activities. He always enjoyed the Rock County Fair, watching his children exhibit and show livestock.
In 1980 they bought a motorhome and for 33 years they camped their way across America, traveling to all 50 states and all provinces of Canada. They also wintered in Arizona and Texas.
He was a member of the Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth. He served as elder, deacon, trustee and sang in the choir and rarely missed a Sunday service.
George is survived by his wife, Phyllis Heronimus, Worthington; son, Paul (Lisa) Heronimus, Ellsworth; two daughters, Pam (Mike) Hansen, Tyler, and Patty (Eric) Lindner, Worthington; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth, officiated by Pastor Randall Knuth. Burial with full military honors provided by the Ellsworth American Legion was in the Grand Prairie Cemetery in Ellsworth.
Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian is in charge of arrangements.