HIGHMORE — Esther Grace Weidenbach, 85, of Highmore, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018, after a short illness, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 4, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Highmore. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery at rural Highmore. A prayer service will be 5 p.m. Monday at Sedgwick Lutheran Church in rural Highmore with visitation one hour prior.
Esther was born July 29, 1933, in Highmore, to John E. and Minnie (Olson) Jensen. She graduatd from Highmore High in 1951. She went on to post schooling, graduating from Huron College as a teacher. She taught school in Hyde County and the surrounding area. She was united in marriage to Larry Weidenbach June 16, 1957.
She loved music and was a church pianist for over 50 years. She also sang and directed the community choir for many years. She ensured that all of her children shared her love of music.
She is survived by her children, Lawrence (Barb) Weidenbach of Highmore, Colleen (Louis) Jensen of Flower Mound, Texas, Dorinda (Kevin) Wilson of Marysville, Ohio, and Gary (Carmen) Weidenbach of Paola, Kan.; 11 granchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many sisters-and brothers-in-law; nieces, nephews, and cousins.  
She was preeded in death by her husband, Larry; her parents; and brothers.
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