Esther Pietz

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Esther Marie Pietz, 93, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday, January 3, at First Reformed Church in Mitchell, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at the American Legion Cemetery in Mitchell.

Esther Marie Kurtz was born on October 26, 1931, on a farm east of Armour, South Dakota. She attended country school for eight years and later attended Delmont High School. She married Milbert Pietz on September 15, 1950.

Esther was a quiet, peaceful woman who loved children, especially babies. She enjoyed playing music on the piano or guitar, traveling, and fishing. She was a skilled pinochle player who enjoyed playing cards with her children and grandchildren. 

Grateful for having shared her life are her husband of 74 years, Milbert, and seven children: Daniel (Pat), Michael (Karen), Judy Marsh, Sandy (Tom) Hurst, Ralph (Angie), Susan (Jim) Engelhart, and Marcia (Tom) Hilsendeger. She is also survived by two brothers, Robert and Richard, nineteen grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Sophia Kurtz; brothers, Arthur, Clifford, and Elmer; sister, Irene Moke; and son-in-law, Mike Marsh.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be donated to Hospice Home Care.

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