Eldon G. Mundorf, 91

Funeral service for Eldon G. Mundorf, 91, of Norfolk, was held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Pastor Lee Weander officiated. Public graveside service was held Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Valentine.

Eldon passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Eldon was born August 11, 1932 in Merriman. He was the eighth child of 10, born to Merton and Katherine (Horst) Mundorf. At the age of five the family moved to a farm near Littleburg, SD. Eldon attended grade school in Littleburg and later moved to Valentine and graduated from Valentine High School in 1949.

Eldon married Willis “Willie” Stetter on May 24, 1951. To this union five children were born. In 1957 Eldon began working for Gillette Dairy in Valentine and a year later the family moved to Norfolk where he became sales manager. Gillette Dairy was acquired by Roberts Dairy where he became branch manager until his retirement in 2000. Eldon and Willie enjoyed over 70 years together spending time camping, hunting and fishing, cruising and traveling. Together, they enjoyed collecting antiques.

They especially enjoyed being with their children and watching their grandchildren and greatgrandchildren in various activities.

Eldon is survived by his five children, Terri Hughes of Norfolk, Bill Mundorf of Hot Springs, SD, John (Lynn) Mundorf of Mullen, Randy (Kathy) Mundorf of Spearfish, SD, Sheila (Mark) Dreismeier of Norfolk; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Mundorf of Elgin; brother’s-in-law Dick Watts of Burwell, Bob (Delia) Stetter of Valentine; sister-in-law, Jimmie Gates of Gordon, and several nieces and nephews.

Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, Merton and Katherine; his wife, Willis (December 20, 2021); four brothers and four sisters, Jack, Merrill, Katherine, Evelyne, Lyle, Jean, Darrell, Delores; and grandson-in-law, Kent Tegeler.

Musician for the service was Hannah Cmeyla. Casket bearers were Luke Hughes, Abraham Hughes, Miles Mundorf, Joe Mundorf, Jake Mundorf, and Ian Hansen. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel. com.