Stille, H. Dwayne (1926-2008)

STILLE, BURKHARDT, HILLMAN, AULT, YAHR, REICHERS, BAYNESS, HILLMAN, SCHOENTAG

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 5/5/2010 at 14:24:09

H. Dwayne Stille - Jan. 14, 1926 - May 2, 2008

Dwayne Stille, age 82, of Storm Lake, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008, at Sunset Knoll Care and Rehab Center.

Dwayne Stille was born on January 14, 1926, in Sac City, Iowa, to Herman and Loretta (Burkhardt) Stille. As an infant he was baptized in the Immanuel Reformed Church in rural Schaller. Growing up, Dwayne attended school at Hayes and graduated from high school in 1944. He then continued his education at Buena Vista College and graduated in 1948 with a Bachelor of Science degree and “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities” honors.

On June 11, 1950, he was united in marriage to Joyce Elayne Hillman at the First Christian Church in Oelwein, Iowa. They were blessed with two children: Barbara Sue and Elizabeth Deanne.

Over the years Dwayne had been very involved in many organizations. He served on his church board as president and treasurer. He was also on the Cemetery Board and taught Sunday school for twelve years. Dwayne served as a Washington Township Trustee from 1966 to present. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge #221 for sixty-five years serving as Past Noble Grand, a member of the Truesdale Farmers’ Club, and a member of the Advisory Board for Iowa Central Community College. He served on the Buena Vista County Care Review Committee. In addition to participating in a number activities and organizations, Dwayne enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and teaching them many things including how to play bridge.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce; children: Barbara Ault and Elizabeth Yahr; grandchildren: Richard (Rachel) Yahr, Christopher, Laura and Gregory Yahr, all of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Anthony Ault of Omaha, Nebraska; brothers: H. Dean (Marilyn) Stille of Wells, Minnesota; sisters-in-law: Levelle (Bob) Reichers, Rebecca Bayness, Florine Hillman and Judi Stille; brothers-in-law: Gary (Nancy) Hillman and Don (Bonnie) Schoentag as well as many nieces and nephews.

Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Loretta (Burkhardt); brother, Daryl Stille; nephews: Scott and Kevin Stille.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in rural Newell, Iowa. Burial is at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Immanuel E&R Cemetery in rural Schaller, Iowa, under the direction of the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.

Visitation will be held 5-8:00 p.m., Monday, May 5, 2008, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.

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