Jeffrey Lynn Ailts

Funeral Services for Jeffrey Lynn Ailts will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Pastor Jared Tucher officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Pisgah. Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Gillette Memorial chapel. There will also be visitation at the church one hour prior to the services. Jeff Ailts, age 59, of Gillette, WY was surrounded by his family and all their love when he went home to Heaven on Saturday, February 8, 2014. Jeffrey Lynn Ailts was born on November 20, 1954 to Bernard & Sarah Ailts in Veblen, SD. He graduated in 1973 from Canby High School in Canby, MN. After high school graduation, he attended Canby Area Vocational & Technical Institute where he earned his welding certification. Throughout his working years, he worked in Casper, WY as a welder, on a dairy farm in Whitewood, SD with his brother-in-law, on a farm in Woonsocket, SD, and at the coal mines in Gillette, WY. When he was no longer able to work due to his cancer, gardening occupied his time and quickly became a favorite activity. He always made sure to plant plenty as he loved sharing his garden's produce. On May 28, 1983, Jeffrey married the love of his life, Holly Sue Zwingelberg. From their marriage, they were blessed with four children: Jessica Lynne, Benjamin Jeffrey, Joshua Johnny, and Karissa Sue. One of his greatest joys was being "Pa" to Johnny & Olivia. Jeff was always a man willing to help others. He was always full of smiles, laughter, jokes, and pranks. He loved to make people laugh and easily lit up a room with his fun, loving personality and presence. Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Holly, daughter Jessica (Brandon), son Benjamin (Dixie), daughter Karissa, and grandchildren Johnny and Olivia. He is also survived by his mother Sarah, sister Phlayne, brother Brian (Shelley), and his father-in-law & mother-in-law John & Audrey. Jeff is also survived by numerous brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Jeff was preceded in death by his son Joshua, father Bernard, his grandparents, uncles, aunts, and a nephew. His family will remember him for his unconditional love, courage, devotion, wisdom, determination, and strength. He will be greatly missed because he made such a difference in the lives of others; he impacted the lives of all those he met. Memorials and Condolences may be sent in Jeffrey's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.comFuneral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716