Emil Votroubek

of Quinn, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2003
at the Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell at the age of 77

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

Service Details

Memorial Services
10:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 11, 2003
Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall

Guest Book

James Emil Paulsen
3308 Kingsley Florissant mo 63033

Had a grandpa Emil Paulsen of Davenport, Iowa just looking for some relations.

   ~ James Emil Paulsen 3308 Kingsley, Florissant, MO 63033 (1/8/2003)
We just found this site and wanted to add a comment. He was one of the best neighbors we ever had. We miss not having him drop by for coffee on the way to his farm.
   ~ Paulsen Family Quinn, SD (1/8/2003)
We will certainly miss Amos' smile and his quiet humor. He always listened and shared his opinions in a wise and thoughtful way. Amos was always a good person to get the real insight into the operation of the school when he was working there and I was on the School Board. I always valued his opinions. Certainly he was one of the best.
   ~ Byron and Cherry Denke 20056 222nd St., Quinn, SD 57775 (1/8/2003)
I knew Emil as a very wise and quiet man. I am very lucky to have known a man like him. My thoughts and prayers are with the girls and their families.
   ~ Greg McGivern 2010 27th St., Marion, IA 52302 (1/8/2003)
Will miss your quit gentle way. So glad to have known you and so glad to have your sister "Betty" as my aunt
   ~ Dennis Madden Ramona, CA (1/8/2003)
Betty, so sorry to hear about Amos You have our sympathy.
   ~ Kenneth and Aletha Wood 1901 Plum Ck. Parkway. #14, Lexington, NE 68850 (1/8/2003)
Have become a dear friend of Linda's, was looking forward to meeting her father this summer as we were planning to spend a week or so there and do some varment hunting with him.I am thinking of you Linda in these troubled times and I know in my heart that the good lord has everything well in hand. Love Mark.
   ~ Mark Port 3800 LaBarge Rd., Central City, Iowa 52214 (1/8/2003)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will cherish those special visits that Emil and I had while working at the Quinn Post Office. It always made my day to see his smiling face. He will be missed.
   ~ Kathy Jobgen Scenic, SD (1/8/2003)
My thoughts and prayers have been with you.
   ~ Ann Smith Cedar Rapids, IA (1/8/2003)
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you all.
Tom and Kamie Carmichael

   ~ Tom and Kamie Carmichael Rapid City, SD (1/8/2003)
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Kenzie

   ~ MacKenzie Hamm NorwegianHammster15@hotmail.com (1/8/2003)
We are very sorry to hear of Emil's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Although we never got the opportunity to know him very well, we really enjoyed the time spent with him. We know that he was a very special man by all of the things Josh told us about him.
   ~ Kenneth and Connie Schell Baker, Montana (1/8/2003)
Loved the Picture!!! We will miss you grandpa!! Love you always!
   ~ Afton Sue Cuppy 308 S 4th Ave., Woonsocket, SD 57385 (1/8/2003)