Esther Neuharth, age 87, of Huron, formerly of Alpena, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at Violet Tschetter Memorial Home in Huron. Her funeral service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs with burial at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Visitation with family present will be from 6-8 pm Friday, May 10, 2013 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron with a prayer service at 7 pm; or one hour prior to the service. Esther's family prefers memorials be given to Our Savior's Lutheran Memorial Fund. Esther Irene Kopfmann was born on March 9, 1926 in Huron to Carl and Tillie (Pederson) Kopfmann. Esther attended school in Alpena and graduated from Alpena High School. She then attended Huron College, receiving her Teaching Certificate. Esther married Calvin Neuharth in Wessington Springs on December 28, 1945. The couple moved to a farm 7 miles northwest of Alpena. Esther taught country school in rural Alpena for 2 years. She then began working at Geyerman's Clothing Store in Huron. Esther also worked for Larry's Smart Fashions for almost 20 years. She truly enjoyed helping her customers, many of which became dear friends. Esther enjoyed coming home to her loving family on the farm and spending time in her yard. She was always her children and grandchildren's biggest cheerleader at their sporting events. Esther also loved singing and playing the trumpet. She was a member of Esther Circle and Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs. Esther is survived by her husband, Calvin Neuharth of Huron; four children, Darrell (Dianna) Neuharth of Alpena, Michael (Roxanne) Neuharth of Eden Prairie, MN, Stuart (Cindy) Neuharth of Alpena, Teresa (Wayne) Schrader of Eden Prairie, MN; nine grandchildren, Eric (Stacey) Neuharth, Stephanie (Jason) Winter, Julie Schley, Jason (Jessie) Schley, Jenna (Matt) Mikkelson, Natalie (Jon) Yedoni, Justin Neuharth, Colton Neuharth, Anna Schrader; seven great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Hilda Kopfmann of Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Floyd, Orville, and Clyde.