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Emil Votroubekof Quinn, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2003
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Emil A. Votroubek was born November 5, 1925, on his parent’s farm six miles northeast of Quinn, South Dakota, to Emil J. and Marjorie (Miller)Votroubek.
He grew up on the farm, received his elementary education in the Quinn area rural schools prior to graduating from the Quinn High School in 1944.
As a young man he worked on the farm with his parents. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and after his discharge he returned to the Quinn community.
He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Pierce on October 24, 1953 in Rapid City, to this union were born two daughters, Susan and Linda Lee. They operated the Votroubek Farm until 1964 when they moved into Quinn.
While in Quinn they operated the Farmer’s Union Grocery Store. After Mary Ann’s death in 1969, Emil worked construction in Wyoming and South Dakota.
He was united in marriage to Charlotte Watkins in 1972. He continued the construction work until 1980 when he became custodian at the Wall Public School, a position he held until retiring in 1989. He has since continued to make his home in Quinn.
Emil was a member of the Carroll-McDonald American Legion Post #246 of Wall, Quinn Town Board, and the Quinn Volunteer Fire Department.
Grateful for having shared his life are his two daughters Susan Cuppy and her husband Donald of Mitchell, South Dakota, and Linda Lee McGivern of Marion, Iowa; five grandchildren Brandon Cuppy and his wife Tanya of St. Peters, Missouri, Joshua Cuppy and his wife Kimberly of Belle Fourche, Afton Sue Cuppy and her fiancé Cody Block of Woonsocket, South Dakota, Jennifer Halvorson and Stefanie Halvorson both of Iowa City, Iowa; one great-grandson Dillon Cuppy of St. Peters, Missouri; one stepdaughter Linda Bowen and her husband Chuck of Rapid City; one step-granddaughter Kimberly Bowen of Rapid City; one sister, Betty Bryan of Rapid City; three nephews Dick Rockafellow, Allen Votroubek, and Bruce Votroubek; a niece Marjean Huber; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife Mary Ann, Emil was preceded in death by his parents, one brother George Votroubek and one sister Lucille Monroe.
At the request of Emil, his body was cremated.
Memorial services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2003 at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall, with Pastor Ray Greenseth officiating.
A memorial is established.
MUSIC
Terry Hamm
"Amazing Grace"
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
Memorial Services
10:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 11, 2003
Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall