Elroy Croston, 86, of Winner, SD passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at his home in Winner.  Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 10:30AM at the First Christian Church in Winner.  Burial will follow in the Colome City Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Monday, April 2, 2018 from 6-7PM at the First Christian Church with a prayer service beginning at 7:00PM.

Elroy Croston, 86, of Winner, SD passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at his home in Winner.  Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 10:30AM at the First Christian Church in Winner.  Burial will follow in the Colome City Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Monday, April 2, 2018 from 6-7PM at the First Christian Church with a prayer service beginning at 7:00PM.

Elroy Dean Croston was born on May 11, 1931. He is the son of Irvy T. Croston and Hermina M. Hespe. The family moved South of Colome near the Keypaha River at a young age. Elroy worked on neighboring farms before and after he went into the service in 1952. He served during the Korean conflict in 1952-1954 stationed in Japan.

On September 1, 1956 Elroy was united in marriage to Velma Harter. They recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. To this union two daughters were born, Rose and Renee.

Shortly after returning from the service Elroy worked as a general contractor constructing homes, commercial buildings, and did concrete work. He also raised cattle. After retiring from carpentry at age 75 he continued to raise cattle.

He was a volunteer fireman for 37 years, a member of the Colome American Legion, and a member of the First Christian Church. He never tired of playing pitch with family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his four wheeler. He enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Later in life, the highlights of his day included his daily trip to the farm and checking his email for daily pictures of his great-grandchildren. He religiously watched The Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, and the Minnesota Twins.

Elroy is survived by his wife Velma of Winner, SD, daughter Rose Croston of Gillette, WY and daughter Renee (Jeff) Holzer of Winner, SD along with grandchildren Jami (Andy) Dalchow, Kaycee (Luke) Bannister, Crystal (Josh) Kuchta and great grandchildren Mackenzie Loveday, Dominique Foster, Adriana Foster, Aspyn Bannister, Maizie Dalchow, and Kinsley Dalchow. He is also survived by brothers Orval (Betty) Croston, Alan (Deanna) Croston, and Myron (Jan) Croston, as well as in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and six brothers.