Delwin Tullis

Delwin Tullis, 73, of Groton died Saturday Feb. 2, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Groton.

His funeral was 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Groton with visitation at 10 a.m. at the church. The Rev. Craig Grams officiated. Burial was at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.

Delwin Albert Tullis was born on Nov. 27, 1939, to Albert and Lillian (Hoops) Tullis at Groton, S.D. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. He attended Joan of Arc rural school near the family farm. In 1957, he graduated from Groton High School. After graduation, he attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., where he held track records in high jump. He also served in the National Guard.

In 1965, he was joined in marriage to Sharon Hite. To this union, four children were born. The family made their home on the Tullis family farm. Together with his father and brothers, they farmed and milked cows.

In the mid-1980s, Delwin shifted gears and drove bus for the Groton School District. He was also the maintenance manager at the Dakota Square Apartments in Aberdeen.

Delwin's grandkids were his pride and joy. He loved every minute he could spend with them.

Delwin passed away Saturday Feb. 2, 2013, at Groton, S.D., at the age of 73 years two months, and six days.

He is survived by his children: Cheryl Tullis of Aberdeen, Glenda (Seth) Schaffer of Brimfield, Ill., and Jesse (Nichole) Tullis of Groton; one brother, Greg Tullis, of Burnsville, Minn.; one sister, Janet Neff, of Claremont; four grandchildren: Noah and Cadance Tullis and Lillian and Ross Schaffer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timmy; and one brother, Roland.

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