Evonne K. Wietgrefe

Evonne K. Wietgrefe, 77, of Huron, SD, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Avantara Nursing Home in Huron.

Evonne Kay Brandlee was born December 20, 1945, to Rueben & Evangaline (Stolsmark) Brandlee, in Britton, SD. She attended Bristol High School, graduating in 1963. On February 14, 1964, she married Clifford Wietgrefe. To this union, four children were born.

Evonne worked at the Groton Nursing Home doing Physical Therapy and also at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in the endoscopy unit. She retired at age 65 and began volunteering at the Kids Against Hunger Thrift Store. She had a huge heart and looked out for everyone but herself. She was loving, caring, passionate, selfless caregiver. She had a sarcastic and stubborn side to her as well.

Evonne enjoyed gardening and plants. She also liked to camp and fish. She loved attending grandchildren’s ballgames. She was a sassy, goofy grandmother who loved being around her family. She would do photo shoots of her grandchildren, dressing them up with hats and dresses. She was a great cook, and everyone especially enjoyed her fried chicken with barbeque sauce.

Grateful for having shared Evonne’s life are children: Rhonda Gerber, Michael (Mindy) Wietgrefe, Todd (Dee) Wietgrefe, and Lisa (James) Coats; grandchildren: Amanda (Dan) Pritchard, Joseph (Sarah) Gerber, Mason Wietgrefe, Jesse Chandler, Taylor (Ryan) Neuman, Conner Wietgrefe, Tori Wietgrefe, Stephanie Coats (Cody Farmer), Samantha Coats (Josh Waagen); many great grandchildren; siblings: Renae (Howard) Pender, Rodney (Tamara) Brandlee and Ray (JoAnne) Brandlee.

Preceding Evonne in death are parents Rueben & Evangaline Brandlee; and siblings Avis Brockel and Myrene Brockel.