Obituary of Edward Carl Sayler

Edward C. Sayler age 70 of Sioux Falls and Menno passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Salem Reformed Church, Menno with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating with the flag presentation by the SDARNG Honor Guard, Sioux Falls. Burial of his cremated remains will be in the Menno Cemetery with military graveside rites of the American Legion Post #152 Honor Guard, Menno. Visitations will be from 5-7 PM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the Salem Reformed Church, Menno with a 7 PM Prayer service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno is in care of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com. Edward Carl Sayler was born in Scotland, SD, to Raymond and Agnes (Ulmer) Sayler on June 21, 1946. He was baptized by Rev. Kaempchen on July 21, 1946 and was confirmed by Rev. Kaempchen in 1960, both at Salem Reformed Church, Menno, SD. Edward attended country school at the Zeeb Country School and graduated from Menno High School in 1964. He attended two years of vocational college at USDS (Springfield), majoring in auto mechanics. Edward married Arlyn J. Guthmiller on December 22, 1966 at the Riverview Park Reformed Church in Yankton, SD. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 1967, where he attended Basic Training at Ft. Lewis, WA. From there he went to AIT at Ft. Eustis, VA, and then on to Ft. Sill, OK, before being deployed to Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in August 1970. Edward and Arlyn were blessed with three children: Jason, Corey, and Jaime. Edward worked as a mechanic in Menno for many years as well as farming with his Dad. In 1987, they moved to the family farm south of Menno, where many wonderful memories were made. They moved to Sioux Falls, SD in 2007 to be closer to their children. Although not living in Menno, they remained connected to the community through their many friendships and their church. Edward worked for Rain & Hail LLC as a crop adjuster for 16 years until his passing. Edward was a loving husband, a caring father, and an amazing grandfather. His grandchildren will always cherish his bedtime stories, funny jokes, and undivided attention. Edward leaves behind his beloved wife, Arlyn, of 49 years; his three children: Jason (Kristi) Sayler of Sioux Falls, SD, Corey (Katie) Sayler of White River, SD, and Jaime (Pat) Sabers of Sioux Falls, SD; seven grandchildren: Jenna and Morgan Sayler, Nicholas, Joseph, and Zoe Sayler, Lincoln and Sienna Sabers; brother, Fredric (Terry) Sayler of Menno, SD; brother-in-law, Bob(Tammy) Guthmiller of Centennial, CO; sister-in-law, Sharon (Fred) Sorensen of Chandler, AZ; one uncle, Marvin (Betty) Ulmer of Menno, SD; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Agnes Sayler.