Elmer Tolsma Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Elmer Tolsma (Wagner, South Dakota) is shared. Elmer, born on August 6, 1933, passed away on August 16, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elmer Tolsma to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Tolsma and Mary Tolsma (Mesman); his wife Bernice Tjeerdsma; his grandson Justin Tolsma; his brothers, John Tolsma (Miriam) and James Tolsma (Ruth); and his siblings-in-law, Oscar Tjeerdsma (Lela), Gerald Tjeerdsma and Arlene Bierema (Sid).

He is survived by: his children, Vern Tolsma (Carol) of Avon, Paul Tolsma (Juliann) of Avon, Lyle Tolsma (Marcia) of Rapid City, Mark Tolsma (Julie) of Avon and John Petersen (Tamra) of Rapid City; his grandchildren, Lora Tolsma, Mindy Grubb (Mike), Jeff Tolsma (Amy), Paula Bures (Dan), Jay Tolsma (Ryanna), Pam Berndt (Jon), Jill Elder (Eric), Nick Tolsma (Amanda), Duane Tolsma, Janel Honke (Nick) and Devin Tolsma (Jill); and his sister-in-law Betty Tjeerdsma of Springfield.