Eldron E. Valnes
November 14, 1931 ~ February 18, 2014
Eldron Erwin Valnes passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in New Braunfels, TX. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Peace Lutheran Church in New Braunfels at 10:00 am. A Committal service will be held in Sisseton, SD where he will be buried in May.
Eldron was born November 14, 1931 in Wilmot, SD to Erwin and Lola Niles Valnes. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sisseton and confirmed at the Buffalo Lake Lutheran Church. He attended rural school in Buffalo Lake Township in Marshall County and graduated from high school in Sisseton. After graduation he went on to get his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in education from Northern State College. As an educator, he began his teaching career in the rural school system in Roberts County. From there he went on to teach in Winthrop and Hutchinson, MN, and Aberdeen, SD. He was a principal of elementary schools in Aberdeen, Philip, Edgemont, Sisseton and Britton, SD. He served as Director of Teacher Placement for the State of South Dakota for three years. He also turned his beekeeping hobby into a career while living in Aberdeen.
On August 24, 1952, Eldron married Corrine Hanson from Rosholt, SD. Together, they have four children, ten grandchildren and four great-granddaughters. After retiring from education to Rosholt, they moved to Benson, AZ and then to New Braunfels, TX. During his retirement, he enjoyed RV camping, dancing, gardening, fishing, target shooting, woodcarving, traveling, , meeting new people and most of all, spending time with his family, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Erwin and Lola Valnes, and his brothers Noel Valnes and infant Arlen Valnes.
He is survived by his wife Corrine, and children Meryl (Linda) Valnes of Durham, NC, Vanette (Steve) Sherrill of Arlington, TX, JoEtta Younger of Placentia, CA, and Mark (Julie) Valnes of Carrollton, TX, grandchildren and great-granddaughters, Sandra Valnes Quammen (husband Cory and daughters Linnea and Elise) , Matthew Valnes, Leslie Sherrill Lybarger (husband Tim and daughters Tenley and Annalie) , Richard Sherrill(wife Erin Busk), Robert Sherrill, Sean and Luke Younger, and Dane, Stian and Ryker Valnes and two sisters , Carron Valnes-Thomas, and Varlona (Valnes) Hagen.
Memorials may be made to the The Family Promise of New Braunfels, TX or a charity of your choice.
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Our deepest sympathies and love to your family. We remember Eldron at our family reunions in Sisseton!
Dad: Thank you for the bounty of love, memories, laughter, and lessons! I’m blessed to be able to say you will always be my favorite Dad! Love you, JoEtta
Corrine, We are so sorry to hear of Eldrons passing. We will keep you in our prayers as we know he is in a better place.Love You Vic and Joan
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
My sympathies to Eldron’s family and friends. I will miss him and never forget his voice and laugh. Sending hugs for all of you!
Our deepest sympathy to Corrine and family. We feel privileged to have known Eldron and will always be grateful for the music and dancing he shared with us.
Our deepest sympathys to Corrine and to the rest of the familiy. You are all in our hearts and thoughts. -Eldrons family in Norway
Corrine, Vanette, JoEtta, Mark, and Meryl…You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful man. You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers ever since Vanette first told me he was sick, and then when I received the call he’d passed away. Every time you think of him, he’ll be there, watching over you from above. Take care…Love, Joanie
Corrine & Family, On behalf of the entire Kringen Family and other friends from Aberdeen, we send you our deepest sympathies. Both you and Eldron made my sixth grade year at Lincoln Elementary one of the best ever. Having recently lost my mother, Phyllis, my thoughts have turned back to our days growing up on 6th Ave and attending Lincoln. You and Eldron both hold a special place in my heart. God’s Blessings be with you during this time–and always.
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
OUR FAMILY WILL PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY. ELDRON WAS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE TEACHER I HAD EVER HAD. HE INSPIRED ME TO BE A BETTER STUDENT AND A BETTER PERSON. NEVER HAS THERE BEEN A BETTER TEACHERS THAN HIM AND CORRINE. THANK YOU FOR HELPING MOLD MY LIFE. . MY ONLY REGRETS WERE NOT HAVING THE CHANCE TO TELL HIM PERSONALLY THAT IN LIFE THERE ARE PEOPLE THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE,, HE WAS ONE OF THEM FOR ME . WE WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. BILL DASCHLE
Thinking you you,God Bless. Floyd and Lois Naasz—Good Shepherd, Aberdeen SD
Corrine and Family, The staff at C. C. Lee Elementary School in Aberdeen, SD would like to express their sincere sympathy to all of you. Eldron was a great leader at our school and in the district. We have many fond memories of time spent with him. He touched so many lives! Linda Lang C.C.Lee Elementary
Corrine and family With a heavy heart we express our condolences and sympathy. We have fond and happy memories of Eldron as an educator and family friend. Our love and prayers will continue to uphold your family as you continue on without your loved one.
CORRINE, MERYL, VANETTE, JOETTA AND MARK. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT AT THIS SAD TIME. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE DEAR BROTHER.
Aunt Corrine, Merle, Vanette, JoEtta, and Mark – My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to you. May god look upon you and grant you peace. Love to all
Meryl: Remember me, Darwin’s sister, Rose? So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My prayers are with you and your family. I had been wondering what happened to you. What a sad way for me to find out. God Bless. Rose Russell