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Funeral services for Myrtis Vojta, 63, of Herreid will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Peace Lutheran Church in Herreid. Burial will be at Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be at 5 PM Monday at the church with a prayer service at 7 PM. Myrtis passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Linton Hospital.

Myrtis was born on July 1, 1955, in Aberdeen, SD, to Richard and Eileen (Johnson) Gienger. She grew up in the Frederick and Leola areas until her family moved to Herreid in 1963. She was a graduate of the Herreid High School in 1973. It was in high school where Myrtis became high school sweethearts with Mark Vojta. They were married June 8, 1974 and made their home in Herreid. Myrtis was a waitress at the Herreid Café before beginning employment at the Campbell County Bank. She was a staple friendly face at the bank for 30 years before her health forced her to retire.

Myrtis was diagnosed with MS in 1996 but had been dealing with symptoms since 1992. It's a disease Myrtis fought for over twenty years with dignity and grace, never complaining about her illness. She had her friendly companion along the way also, her dog, Morgan.

Myrtis enjoyed reading, cooking and baking and crocheting. She especially loved her children and attending all their activities during their school years.

Myrtis is survived by her husband, Mark of Herreid, SD, her children, Anthony (Tara) Vojta of Milbank, SD, Stefanie (Daniel Waugh) Vojta of Ramsey, MN, Michael (Samantha Springer) Vojta of Mound City, SD, grandchildren, Evan and Savannah, brother, Douglas (Catherine) Gienger of Nunnelly, TN and numerous nieces and nephews.

Myrtis is preceded in death by her parents.