Obituary: Gordon “Gordy” Lee Eitreim, age 71

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Gordon "Gordy" Lee Eitreim, age 71, of Garretson, died on Monday, February 5, 2024, in Watertown, South Dakota. A memorial visitation will be held from 2-4:00 PM Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson.

Gordy was born on April 4, 1952, to Lloyd and Henrietta (Fix) Eitreim. He grew up in Garretson and graduated from Garretson High School. He worked in the elevator industry from 1971 until his retirement in 2010.

Gordy was a member of the Garretson Fire Department and the Garretson Jaycees. He greatly enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his sons, Jammy and Ryan Eitreim; grandchildren, Brock and Brynn Eitreim; brothers, Rich and Todd Brebner; sister, Ann Jess; nieces, Ellie Brebner and Heidi Eitreim; and nephews, Jesse Brebner, Bobby Eitreim, Mike Jess, Todd Jess, and Paul Jess. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ron.

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