Wilma Gartner Obituary

Wilma Doris Gartner was born April 27, 1946, in Newberg, Oregon to Willis and Hazel (McElrea) Parr. She attended school in Newberg and graduated from Hawthorne High School in 1965.

Wilma was united in marriage to Raymond Lee “Ray” Gartner on November 12, 1972.

Wilma’s hobbies included reading, sewing, camping, fishing, and taking care of the grandchildren. A few of her greatest joys in life were taking her children to national parks when they were growing up and also fishing and camping at the parks as well.

Survivors include her husband Ray of Philip; three daughters: Cheryl (Todd) Gartner of Box Elder, Mary and former spouse (Mark) Oberlander of St. Peter, Minnesota, and Elizabeth “Beth” (Mike) Boardman of Philip; one son, Christopher Metz of Wall; seven grandchildren: Charlene (Casey) Alziebler, Michelle (Mike) Steele, Amber (Ron) BearStops, KayLee (Mason) Norton, Kennah (Pheonix) Gartner, Lauryn Oberlander, and Leah Oberlander; five great-grandchildren: Rhys, Kyra, Blake, Persephone, and Khaleesi; one sister Linda (Edward) Bearden of Goodyear, Arizona; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one son, Willis Gartner on October 13, 1973, and her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Rush Funeral Home in Philip.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Kadoka Cemetery with Pastor Cindy Bisser officiating. A luncheon will be provided immediately after the graveside service at the Kitchen Café in the Sale Barn in Philip, and all are welcome to attend.

Service Details

VISITATION
Friday, June 28, 2024 - 4-7 p.m.
Rush Funeral Home
Philip, South Dakota

PRAYER SERVICE
Friday, June 28, 2024 - 6:30 p.m.
Rush Funeral Home
Philip, South Dakota

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Saturday, June 29, 2024 - 10:00 a.m.
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Cindy Bisser

MUSIC
"Wings of a Dove"

LUNCHEON FOLLOWING
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Kitchen Cafe at the Philip Sale Barn
Philip, South Dakota

Guest Book

To all of Wilmas’ family…. Butch and I are saddened to hear about your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to you all.
~ Butch and Kathy Beach Florida (7/4/2024)

So sad to hear of Wilma's death. She was a very kind and caring neighbor and always broought something over when we had upsets. Prayers for all of the family.
~ George & Shirley Dennis Philip (6/23/2024)

I'm so sorry to hear about Wilma. She always had a smile and time for a chat. She will be missed.
~ Karen Hanson Rapid City SD (6/23/2024)

My deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss.
~ Charlene Kjerstad Wall, SD (6/24/2024)

Chris, I am very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Our prayers are with you and your entire family.
~ Wendy Allison (6/24/2024)

Wilma will always be “Aunt BooBoo” to me. She was a kind soul filled with love. She will be remembered fondly and with love. Go with blessings! Your niece, Cyndi
~ Cynthia (Willcoxson) Elliot Bothell, WA (6/23/2024)