Melvin Eilts Obituary
The family of Melvin Eilts of Spencer, South Dakota announces his passing on July 3, 2026. Melvin, born on October 23, 1937, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Eilts to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin Eilts and Myrtle Eilts (Lienemann); his wife Betty Heronimus; his granddaughter Jennifer Cook; and his siblings-in-law, Arlys, Charlotte Eilts, Sharol Naser, Bonnie Beaudoin (Bob), Sally Heronimus and Jon Wubben.
He is survived by: his children, Kris Heitzman (Kim), Kathy Liesinger (Dennis), Chuck Eilts (Brenda), Troy Eilts (Tonya) and Dodi Bailey (Jason); his grandchildren, Melanie Johnson (Shawn), Seth Heitzman (Cory), Wade Heitzman (Sandy), Michelle Steele (Brandon), Sara Petersen (Tim), Elizabeth Weber (Chris), Crystal Kezar (Sam), Margaret Aylward (Justin), Charles Liesinger (Jessica), Ryan Eilts (Lindsay), Nicholas Eilts (Dimka), Christopher Driscoll (Natalie Gates), Nathanael Anderberg (Kylie), Nahum Anderberg, Jonah Bailey, Peyton Bailey, Libby Nickerson (Max) and Hunter Bailey; his siblings, Leonard Eilts, Larry Eilts and Peggy Wubben; and his siblings-in-law, Jim Heronimus, Richard Naser and Carol Olthoff (Ron). He is also survived by 39 great grandchildren.
