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Lillian A. Rous, age 98 of Tyndall, SD passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 2, 2012 at 10:30 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating and Msgr. Carlton Hermann con-celebrating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Tabor, SD. Visitations will begin at 6 PM on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with a rosary and Scripture service beginning at 7 PM. Visitations will resume one our prior to the service at the church. The Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, is in charge of services. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Hejna, Mark Hejna, Steven Adam, James Adam, Darrell Beran and Brian Beran.
Lillian was born on August 23, 1913 to Joseph and Mary (Zeleny) Adam on a farm east of Tabor, SD in Yankton County. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor. On October 3, 1932, Lillian was united in marriage to Joseph "Joe" H. Rous at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor and to this union 3 children were born. They lived on a farm in the Tyndall area where they farmed and raised their family. Joseph "Joe" passed away on March 28, 1984.
Lillian was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, St. Wenceslaus Altar & Rosary Society and Catholic Workman. She was a homemaker that enjoyed farm life, baking Kolaches, gardening and spending time with family.
Those who will always cherish her memory are her son Laddie (Janice) Rous of Tyndall, SD and daughter Mary Ann (Eugene) Jambor of Lesterville, SD: grandchildren Lynn (Richard) Stolz of Norfolk, NE; David (Lynn) Rous of Tyndall, SD and Lisa (Darrin) Hauck of Tyndall, SD: great-grandsons Dalton Stolz of Norfolk, NE; Cody and Dylan Rous of Tyndall, SD and Bryce Hauck of Tyndall, SD: one sister-in-law Anne Ulmer of Yankton, SD; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Raymond; grandson Joseph Jambor; sister Agnes in infancy; brothers and sisters-in-law Joseph (Mary and Eleanor): Jerry; and Henry (Vincie).
Mable Reining, age 96, of Sioux Falls, SD and formerly of Tabor, SD passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 29, 2011 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil and Msgr. Carlton Herman con-celebrating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will be 5 to 7 PM, Thursday, October 27, 2011, at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Parish Hall, Sioux Falls, SD with a Wake service at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume at 9:00 AM and continue until service time, Saturday, at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, SD.
Mable was born near Brewster, Minnesota on December 6, 1914 to Charles and Kathryn (Hartman) Heise. For 48 years, Mable was married to George Reining, Sr. The couple resided in Curlew, IA. They moved to South Dakota in 1934 and farmed in the Tyndall/Tabor area for many years till his death on February 17, 1979. They wintered in Arizona during the last ten years of his life. Mable moved to Sioux Falls in 1990 and wintered in Arizona up until the last four years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Cathedral, Legion of Mary, Catholic Daughters and volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul.
While living in Tabor, she managed the dry cleaners in Yankton, clerked at JC Penny's and ended her career at M-tron. She enjoyed her large family, was an avid gardener and had many hobbies including crocheting and other crafts.
Eight children were born into this union, four girls; Delores Jacob, Darlene Bame, Del Wurtz and Donna Schellhouse, and four boys; George, Pat, Jerry and Larry Reining. She had 32 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; stepfather; Michael Murray; brother; Edwin Heise; children; Darlene Bame and Donna Schellhouse; grandchildren; Daniel Bame, Crystal Reining and Carl Jacob; and a great-grandchild; Colt Schramm.
Mildred "Millie" M. Ruman, age 72, of Tabor, SD passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 4, 2011 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Tyndall, SD with Rev. Dean Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the Czech National Cemetery, Tyndall, SD. Visitations will begin at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 3, 2011 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Tyndall, with the family present at 5:00 PM and a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service, Saturday, at the church. The Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tyndall, is in charge of services.
Mildred was born December 2, 1938 to Richard and Magdalena "Maggie" (Zeeb) Bohlmann in Lesterville, SD. She was baptized and confirmed at Martinus Lutheran Church in Utica, SD. Mildred was married on May 2, 1963 at Martinus Lutheran Church to Alois C. (Louie) Ruman.
Mildred worked at Logston Bakery in Yankton and also worked at Price's Café from 1958-1962. From 1977-1980, she was employed at Czech Inn Supper Club in Tabor, SD.
Mildred was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Tyndall, SD. She enjoyed all the flowers around her house. She loved spending time with her three daughters and grandchildren and taught them to bake kolaches and plachinda. She was a homemaker and loved to be around kids.
Survivors include husband, Alois C. (Louie), Tabor, SD, daughters: Kathy (Steve) Popp, Luverne, MN, Lisa (Kirt) Schmitt, Sioux Falls, SD, and Terri Ruman, Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren: Bryce Ruman, Cayley and Ryland Schmitt, all of Sioux Falls, SD, brothers: Rudy (Gloria) Bohlmann, Menno, SD, Leo (Pat) Bohlmann, Wakonda, SD, Danny Bohlmann, Rapid City area, sisters: Lucille (Donald) Musil, Mission Hill, SD, Berniece (LeRoy) Slupe, Brainerd, MN, Janice (Steve) Cahoy, Tabor, SD; sister-in-law, Lassie (Jerry) Miller, Tyndall, SD, and brother-in-law, Lumir (Marcy) Ruman, Tyndall, SD and many nieces and nephews.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Magdalena, four brothers: Elmer, Leslie, Melvin, and Bobby Bohlmann and two brothers-in-law, Edward and Robert Ruman.
The family requests memorials are directed to: St. John's Lutheran Church, 108 West 23rd Avenue, Tyndall, SD 57066.
Paul E. Roth, 62 of Avon died Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Avera St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall, SD. His funeral service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church in Avon, with burial in the church cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the church from 11 am to 7 pm Tuesday, followed by a prayer service.
Paul Edwin Roth, son of Edwin and Sylvia (Buchholz) Roth, was born June 29, 1946 at Tripp, SD. He died unexpectedly Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Avera St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall, SD. Paul attained the age of 62 years, ten months and 18 days.
Paul attended Vesper #93 Country School through the eighth grade. He served in the U.S. National Guard from 1964 to 1969. Paul married Lyla Lukkes on April 6, 1974 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. Six children were born to their union. They farmed north of Avon for 35 years.
Paul was baptized on July 28, 1946 and confirmed on May 29, 1960 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Avon. He was a faithful member all of his life, serving in many different capacities. Paul also was a member of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association and a former member of the Avon Saddle Club. Paul played on the Church Softball Team for many years.
Paul will be remembered for his enjoyment of horses, playing pinochle and softball. He loved giving his grandchildren tractor rides. Paul was a very kind and loving man with a quiet strength.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife Lyla of Avon; four daughters: Tara Sheldon and husband Todd of Yankton, Lora Ersland and husband Paul of Madison, Dana Althoff and husband Scott of Aberdeen, and Sara Klein and husband Darby of Chamberlain; son, Eric of Avon; seven grandchildren: Andrew, Alex and Aaron Ersland; Joshua and Matthew Sheldon; and Bradin and Liby Althoff; his father Edwin of Avon; four brothers: David, Charles and wife Vicki, all of Avon, Robert and wife Delores of Aberdeen, and Gary and wife Carol of Delmont; three sisters: Mary Bauder and husband Wilbur of Scotland, Arlett Richardson and husband Terry of Coloma, MI, and Ruth Ann Robinson and husband Karl of Yankton; his parents-in-laws, Jim and Carol Lukkes of Avon; brothers and sisters-in-law: Joan (Tony) Czmowski of Milbank, Arnold (Pam) Lukkes of Lennox, Brenda (Eli) Bailey of LaVernia, TX, and Jim (Mary) Lukkes of Avon; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his son, Darin in 1982; his mother Sylvia in 2006; an infant sister, Mavis; sister-in-law: Lorraine Roth in 2007; and a niece, Melissa Roth in 1992.
Funeral Services are 10:30, Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church in Avon. Burial is in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be Monday from noon until 5 PM at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon. There will be a prayer service at the church at 7 PM, Monday.
Carol Agnes Roth was born near Running Water, South Dakota on August 2, 1939, the daughter of Cornelius and Tena (Vander Veen) Den Ouden. She died Friday, February 6, 2009 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall, SD. Carol attained the age of 69 years, six months and four days. Carol graduated from Springfield High School in 1957 and from Southern State Teacher’s College. Carol taught briefly in rural schools in Bon Homme County. She married Richard Roth on July 12, 1963, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Together they farmed and later they worked at CR Industries in Springfield. After retiring from CR, Carol began work at Mensch’s Greenhouse during their spring season. Carol was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, LWML, Altar Guild, Farm Bureau and helped with 4-H for many years. She also sold Avon products for several years. Carol will be remembered for her devotion to her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchild, whom she loved spending quality time with. Carol was an excellent seamstress and she crocheted blankets for everyone in her family as well as for others. She also enjoyed traveling and gardening and will be remembered for being a wonderful cook. In her later years, she was known for her giving compassionate care for the elderly and those in need.
Thankful for having shared her life are her husband, Richard of Avon; six children: Doug and wife Janette Roth of Lincoln, NE, Deb and husband Mike Scheetz of Springfield, Dwight and wife Jennifer Roth of Moville, IA, Dan and wife Joy Roth of Gordon, NE, Denise and husband Adam Rahn of Fairmont, MN and Curtis and wife Krista Roth of Yankton; 14 grandchildren; one great grandson; five brothers: Richard of Webster, John and wife Judy of Avon, Clarence and wife Joan of Pierre, Alan of North Wood, ND and Don and wife Cheryl of Avon; Ruth Campfield of Topeka, KS and Janice and husband Jim Russell of Rapid City; and many relatives and friends. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, infant son, Duane; grandson, Marvin Scheetz; granddaughter, Stephanie Scheetz; a brother, Leonard; and three sisters: Janet, Joyce and Mary.
Funeral services were held in Ree Heights Sunday for Mrs. Chris Rosenau who died last Wednesday. The services were conducted by the Reverend M.L. Bomhoff in the Congregational Church. Burial was made in the Ree Heights cemetery. Pallbearers included Gottlieb Pietz, Emil Reiman, Fred Fechner, Jacob Bertsch, Roger Paine and Gottlieb Roesler. In charge of flowers were Laura Roesler, Lillian Pietz, Margaret Renner, Helen Hadeler, Elizabeth Rath and Margery Burge.
Katherine Mueller was born on August 8, 1883, at Neudorf, South Russia. She was the daughter of John and Magdalene Mueller. She was baptized in early infancy. At the age of 6, she came with her parents to the United States where they made their home at Menno. On June 6, 1901, at Scotland, she was united in matrimony to Christian Ulmer. To this union were born 10 children of which nine survive. One, Albert, died in early infancy. Surviving are Anettie Bown of Gettysburg, Julius Ulmer, of Ree Heights, Emilia Walton of Dallas, Oregon, Ida Caldwell of Sioux Falls, Olinda Pierce of Onida, Ulda Roloff of Menno, Herman Ulmer of Randall, Washington, Herbert Ulmer of St. Peter, Minnesota, and Leon Ulmer at home.
Her husband preceded her in death November 13, 1921 at Kasper. She was again united in marriage on Sept. 27, 1924, to Christian Rosenau at Menno. They have made their home in this vicinity ever since. This union was blessed with two children, Leonard at home and Albert, who died in infancy.
Mrs. Rosenau began to fail in health three years ago. Two months ago, she underwent a serious operation from which she never fully recovered. On Wednesday, February 19, 1941 at 7 o’clock in the evening, she died.
Beside her husband and children, she also leaves two sisters and five brothers. They are Barbara Weight of Menno, August of Menno, Albert of Menno and Emil Mueller of American Falls, Idaho. She is survived by seven step children including John Rosenau, Bertha Semmler, Olga Semmler, Emil Rosenau, Elsa Renner, Erwin Rosenau and Herbert Rosenau. She is survived by fourteen grandchildren.
Courtney Rae Rothschadl, 19, died April 28, 2012. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Viborg School Gymnasium. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 1, 2012 from 5 to 8 PM with a Prayer Service at 7 PM at the Viborg School Gymnasium. Burial will be Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall, SD.
Courtney Rae Rothschadl was born November 6, 1992 in Viborg to Craig Rothschadl and Darci (Duncan) Schreiner. She attended school and graduated from the Viborg High School in 2011. She was involved in FFA, Oral Interp, Chorus and Track. Courtney worked at Pump N Stuff, Evergreen Assisted Living, Kountry Kookin and Lewis Drug in Viborg and Schmidt’s Convenience Store in Tyndall. She enjoyed Harry Potter, Simpsons, Scooby Doo, Lion King, shopping, reading, listening to music, writing, putting puzzles together and the family dogs were an important part of her life.
Courtney was preceded in death by her grandfather Richard Rothschadl.
Courtney is survived by her father Craig (Kathy) of Viborg; mother Darci (Nathan) Schreiner of Huron; sister Samantha of Viborg; brother Wolfgang of Viborg; grandparents Sue Rothschadl of Tyndall, and DeWayne & Glenda Duncan of Viborg; 4 step-brothers Dakota, Ashton & Trenton Schreiner of Kansas, Kaedon Maunu of Viborg; special friend Justin Johnson; step-grandparents Kelly Happeny (Mark Christensen) of Viborg, Don & Karen Engelke of Viborg; and many other relatives and friends.
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Siouxland teen killed in rollover
A one car crash claims the life of a Siouxland teen.
South Dakota authorities say 19-year-old Courtney Rothschadl of Viborg died when her vehicle overturned off Highway 18 in Lincoln County.
It happened Saturday afternoon near Davis.
The state patrol says Rothschadl lost control of her car causing it to roll. She was not wearing a seatbelt.
A passenger in her car, 19-year old Justin Johnson, of Utica, suffered non-life threatening injuries.
The crash is currently under investigation.
*KTIV ~ April 29, 2012
Celia G. Rothschadl was born on Wednesday, November 16, 1910 to Joseph and Emma (Hamberger) Kriz in Blaha, South Dakota. She attended grade school at Blaha, and graduated from Scotland High School. Celia earned her teaching certificate at Southern Normal College and taught school at Clear Lake Country School near Blaha. She later worked at Gelfand’s Grocery Store in Tyndall. Celia was united in marriage to James F. Rothschadl on August 23, 1934 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Vodnany. They farmed north of Tyndall and Celia was a devoted farm wife, often helping milk the cows. She will be remembered for her baking and the rugs that she made. After James passed away in 1979, she remained on the farm with her oldest son, Leonard. She later moved to Tyndall, where she resided at the Lidi Apartments for 19 years. Celia was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church and St. Leo Altar Society. She was also a member of the Senior Citizens where she served as Secretary for several years. Celia was a resident of the Tyndall Good Samaritan Society for 8½ years, and it is there that she passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the age of 98 years, 8 months and 9 days.
Celia’s memory will be cherished by her two sons: Duane (Joan) Rothschadl and Harvey (Delores) Rothschadl, all of Tyndall; six grandchildren: Keith (Julie) Rothschadl of Scotland, Janet (John) Pesek of Tyndall, Judy (Lawson) Coke of Frisco, Texas, Greg (Lauri) Rothschadl of Tabor, Edward Rothschadl of Fargo, North Dakota and Kathryn (Brent) Schoenrock of Plymouth, Minnesota; nine great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Lillian Rehurek and Alice Cole of California; one sister-in-law, Florence Kriz, also of California; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Celia in death are her husband, James, her son, Leonard, her parents, Joseph and Emma, and two brothers, Joseph and William.
Richard Lynn Rothschadl was born July 20, 1950 in Tyndall to Joseph and Lillian (Cihak) Rothschadl.
He attended Nedved Country School and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1968. On his Senior Prom night, he asked Sue Marvin’s father for permission to marry his daughter. He left for military service in June 1968. Basic training was at Ft. Lewis, WA and afterwards, he was stationed at Ft. Monmouth in Newark, NJ. While he was in New Jersey, Rich took instructions and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Shortly before the wedding date, Rich got orders for overseas. He flew home late Friday night, the Court House was opened Saturday morning to obtain a marriage license and Rich and Sue were married on Sunday, July 20, 1969 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tyndall. They spent 30 days together before he left for a one-year assignment in Ubon, Thailand. After returning to the states, he was stationed at Ft. Carson in Colorado Springs, CO, then Mannheim, Germany and during this time their son Craig was born. They returned to the states in 1974 and he was once again stationed in Colorado Springs where he worked in Cheyenne Mountain with NORAD. While at Colorado, their twin daughters Chris and Cathy were born. His next assignment was Ft. Gordon, GA and before leaving the service of 11 years as a SSG(E6), he was a recruiter in Davenport, IA. They returned to Tyndall in 1979 where Rich worked at the Cenex Station in Tyndall, Hills Gas in Yankton and caretaker for the Tyndall City Pool. He attended 2 years at Springfield College until it closed. From 1984 to 1990, he was a gravedigger. In 1985 he started Rich’s Services; spraying lawns, mowing cemeteries, grounds keeper for B-Y Water and Bon Homme School and football complex and doing snow removal. He was a volunteer fireman with the Tyndall Volunteer Fire Department, Elliot Hose Company No. 1, for 10 years and served on the Tyndall City Council. He enjoyed playing baseball for the Tyndall Arrows, Lesterville Broncs and also for Avon and Menominee. He played slowpitch softball in later years and played slowpitch with the Old Timers. He also enjoyed dancing and taught line dance country western classes. Rich enjoyed the work he did by being able to be outside and be his own boss. The light of his life were his four grandchildren who will miss their Grandpa “Opa.”
Rich is survived by his wife Sue of Tyndall; his son Craig and children Courtney, Samantha and Wolfgang of Viborg; two daughters: Chris Lynn (Tyler) Lehmann and daughter Ruzena Lynn of Grand Junction, CO and Cathy (Mike) Cuka of Omaha, NE; two brothers: Bob (Nancy) of Scotland and Joe, Jr. of Tyndall; one sister, Rose (Leonard) Gebhart of Elkton; two brothers-in-law: Gene Marvin of Tyndall and Carl (Arlene) Marvin of Cheyenne, WY; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Roger, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Calina Marvin, and his grandparents.
Raymond Rudolph "Ray" Renzema, 86, of Albany (Oregon) died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at the Mennonite Home.
Ray was born in Springfield, South Dakota on Oct. 12, 1924, the son of Dirk and Anna P. (Dykstra) Renzema. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Ray was a Christian Minister and Bible College Professor and Administrator. He performed and directed wonderful Christian concerts. He will be remembered as a loving and treasured father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be missed by many.
On August 21, 1948, Ray married Irene Neal in Oregon City.
Ray is survived by his children, Dr. Ruby Ann Paulson and her husband John of Mounds View, Minnesota and Laura Concord and her husband Eric of Friday Harbor, Washington; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Grace Reedy of Moses Lake, Washington, Frances Van Zyl of Corvallis and Doris Laver of Albany.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two grandchildren; and brothers John, Milton and Orville Renzema.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m.on August 20th at Turner Christian Church, 7871 Marion Rd., Turner, OR 97392.
Memorial contributions may be made to Turner Retirement Home and sent in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St. S.W., Albany, OR 97321.
Beverly Jean Ranek was born on Thursday, August 21, 1930 at Tyndall, South Dakota to Karl and Freda (Rueb) Schmoll. She attended Tyndall High School. She began working as a waitress at the Ranek Café, where she met Basil Ranek. They were united in marriage on February 13, 1950 in Tyndall. They owned and operated the café until 1959. She provided childcare in her home for many years. Beverly was a devoted homemaker, and spent her time caring for her husband and children. She was a life-long member of St. Leo Catholic Church and served in the St. Leo Altar Society. Beverly passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 21 days.
Grateful for having shared Beverly’s life are her three children: Timothy (Dawn) Ranek of Conroe, Texas, Julie Ranek (Roger) Schmidt of Yankton, and Joanie (William) Crews of Tyndall; nine grandchildren and step-grandchildren: Ariel Hood, Samantha Crews, Abigail Crews, Justin Zoburg, Ashley Crespo, Amaris Crespo, Samara Crespo, Brianna Crespo, and Jonathan Kroger; and one great-grandson, Anthony Lopez; a brother, Elmer Schmoll of California; and one sister, Leona (Laddie) Becvar of Tyndall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil Ranek, in October of 1995, her father, Karl Schmoll, her mother, Freda (Rueb) Schmoll Bren, her step-father, Ed Bren, and three sisters: Marcella Younger, Viola Stemper and Leona Irene Schmoll, in infancy.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Dan’s body will be donated to the USD School of Medicine following the service. Visitation will be at the church with the family present, Friday from 5 to 7 PM, followed by a 7 PM Prayer Service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Lee Ruppelt, son of Thomas William and Violet Esther (Boese) Ruppelt, was born November 28, 1962 at Tyndall. He passed away quietly at his home Wednesday, April 11, 2012, after a valiant year long battle with cancer.
Dan attended Equal Rights Country School, Quinn Country School, Springfield Elementary and was a 1981 graduate of Springfield High School. He received three associate degrees from the University of South Dakota at Springfield in 1984.
Dan married Nancy Joan Boersma on July 12, 1985 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Two sons were blessed to their union.
Dan became a Christian at a young age and became a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church as a young adult.
Dan was a farmer, gunsmith and a correctional officer at the Mike Durfee State Prison, where he was a member of several specialty teams. He also was a hunter safety instructor. Dan was a lifetime member of the NRA, Pheasants Forever, Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association and Isaak Walton League. He was proud of the many awards he earned at shooting competitions.
Dan was an avid hunter, fisherman, and restored vintage vehicles. He also earned his Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving Certification.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife Nancy, Springfield; sons: Alexander Thomas Ruppelt, Rapid City and Peter Casey Ruppelt, Sioux Falls; three sisters: Shirley (Dennis) Miles, Sioux Falls; Catherine (Keith) Mercer, Blunt; and Ruth (Pat) Hemen, Huron; 21 nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Jessie Boersma, Springfield; his in-laws: Drs. David (Jan Marie Hardwick) Boersma, Baltimore, MD; Carl (Amy) Boersma, Brookings; Jerry (Betty) Boersma, Eagan, MN; Arden (Mary) Boersma, Lindenhurst, IL; and Donna (Cal) Ratzlaff, Avon; and many friends.
Dan was preceded in death by his father; his mother; father-in-law, Cornelius Boersma; and brother-in-law, Barry Boersma.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 1, 2014 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with John McNeill officiating. Burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by a prayer service.
George Philip Ruppelt, son of Thomas A. and Helen (Dreesman) Ruppelt, was born September 10, 1924 on a farm near Springfield. He died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall. George attained the age of 89 years, 11 months and 22 days.
George attended Quinn Country School for eight years and one and a half years at Springfield High School. George married Leona W. DeGroot on May 15, 1952 at the Kingsburg Church. Nine children were blessed to their union. George and Leona farmed for 44 years near Kingsburg and retired in 1996. On May 10,1997, they moved into Springfield. In June, 2014, they became residents of the Springfield Assisted Living Center. A few days later, George broke his hip. He had hip surgery at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton and was transferred to the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall for physical therapy. George was a member of the Kingsburg Church (now known as Springfield Community Bible Church), where served as a trustee, custodian and the “official” bell ringer. George will be remembered for his enjoyment of woodworking, being a handyman, playing pinochle, and putting puzzles together. He was also active with AWANA and Bon Homme Bible Camp.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife of 62 years, Leona of Springfield; his children: Gary (died November 5, 2011) and wife June of Springfield; Jim and wife Julie of Lincoln, NE; Robert and wife Deb of Tyndall; David of Tyndall; Sandra Gamradt and husband Richard of Brookings; Philip and wife Janie of Midland, TX; Bill and wife Laura Ann of Show Low, AZ; Mary Bradshaw and husband Jim of Canton; and Jay of Yankton; 22 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
George was preceded in death by his son, Gary and grandson, Adam.
James Rokusek, age 92, of Tabor passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006, at the St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall, SD.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2006, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil and Msgr. Carlton Hermann officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with military graveside rites by the Kortan Hatwan American Legion Post #183. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2006, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with a rosary and prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Tabor, is in charge of arrangements.
James was born December 29, 1913, on the family farm near Tabor, SD to John and Cecelia (Petrik) Rokusek. He was one of 6 children. He graduated from Tabor High School in 1936. James married Frances Fiala on March 25, 1940, in Oakes, North Dakota. They were blessed with two children: one daughter, Anita Kay and one son, Tom. James graduated from Northwestern School of Taxidermy in July of 1956 and was a state and federal certified taxidermist for 50 years. James was well known as an outdoorsman, his hobbies including trapping, hunting and fishing. James served in the United States Army for three years during World War II. James lived in Okoboji, IA for 47 years working for Benit Amusement Park and Emerald Hills Golf Course. James and Frances owned and operated the Wonder Shop Caf /Gift Shop for 17 years, in Tabor, during the winter months. He became a resident of the St. Michael's Nursing Home in 2004.
He was a member of the Tabor Chamber of Commerce, Czech Heritage Society, Catholic Sokal Social Club, Tabor Senior Citizens, ZCBJ, Isaac Walton League, a life long member of St. Wenceslaus Parish and a member of the Kortan Hatwan American Legion for 63 years.
Those who will cherish his memory are his wife, Frances of Tabor; one daughter, Anita Kay (Dave) Kline of Mitchell, SD; one son, Tom (Norma) of George, IA; four grandchildren: Mike Kline, Katy Kline, Jeff Rokusek, Jamie (Carla) Rokusek; and one sister, Helen Kirk of Springfield, SD.
James was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Kozak; and 3 brothers: John, George and Leonard Rokusek.
Kirstan DeAnna Roubideaux, age 7, was called by God to be one of his precious angels on Friday, August 8, 2014. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM, on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland, South Dakota with Reverend Randy Phillips officiating. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00, on Wednesday, August 13 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland with a vigil service at 6:30 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton. Pallbearers are Quentin Bahre, Brandon Fischer, Dillon Fischer, Clayton Roubideaux Sr., Jon Roubideaux and Mitch Smith. Honorary pallbearers are all of her cousins.
Kirstan was born September 20, 2006 in Yankton, South Dakota to Stephanie Hamilton and Clayton Roubideaux. She attended Lincoln Elementary School in Yankton where she completed the 1st grade. Kirstan was passionate about riding Freckles, her Aunt Ashley and Uncle Dillon's horse. In 2013 at the Tyndall Hot Dog Nite, she was the winner of a Mongoose bike which she loved to ride from her house to Grandma DuAnne and Grandpa Chuck's and to her Aunt Amanda and Uncle Brandon's. Kirstan loved jumping on the trampoline and playing with all the kitties and dogs she came across. She enjoyed gardening with her grandmother, Marcia and helping her Aunt Gloria with baking or playing on her tire swing. Kirstan enjoyed swimming and her favorite color was purple. She always had a smile on her face and was always a happy girl. She spent this last weekend celebrating a wedding with her maternal family and three cousins: Samantha, Blake and Braelyn, she watched over. Kirstan adored her little brother, Coltan. They always had one another. Although a great tragedy has occurred, we find comfort that she accepted God into her heart.
Kirstan is survived by her mother, Stephanie Hamilton (Te Archambeau) of Scotland; father, Clayton Roubideaux (Emily Yancer) of Yankton; brother, Coltan; grandparents, Clayton Sr. and Marcia Roubideaux of Utica, DuAnne (Chuck) Hoaglin of Scotland and Colin Hamilton of Tyndall; great grandparents: Annette Roubideaux of Yankton, Philip and Virginia Neuharth of Menno, Marie Vitek of Scotland, John (Mary Ann) Hoaglin of Springfield and Maricelle Hamilton of Tyndall; and many aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles and cousins.
Kirstan was preceded in death by her great grandparents: Duane Vitek, Eugene Roubideaux and Larry Hamilton.______________________________
7-Year-Old Killed in Crash Near Scotland
SCOTLAND — A 7-year-old child died in a one-vehicle crash south of Scotland Friday.
According to a press release from the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Kirstan Roubideaux was a passenger in a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass driven northbound by Stephanie Kae Hamilton, 28, of Yankton on S.D. Highway 25 south of Scotland. The vehicle left the roadway to the right, hit a field approach and rolled. Roubideaux and another passenger, Colton Roubideaux, 5, were not wearing seatbelts and were thrown from the vehicle.
The 7-year-old died at the scene. The 5-year-old was taken to a Scotland hospital with life-threatening injuries. Hamilton was thrown into the backseat of the vehicle during the crash and was able to flag down a passing motorist who contacted emergency personnel.
No further information is immediately available.
The highway patrol is investigating the incident. Bon Homme County Sheriff’s Office, Bon Homme Fire Department and Scotland Police Department assisted.
Source: Yankton (South Dakota) Press & Dakotan ~ August 10, 2014
Mrs. Edna Ross of Lodi and former resident of San Leandro passed away peacefully in the presence of her family Monday, November 21, 2005, in a Lodi hospital at the age of 82. Mrs. Ross was born January 28, 1923, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Vaclav and Anna Novotny. Mrs. Ross was a homemaker. Mrs. Ross attended at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lodi and was a past member of St. John Catholic Church in San Lorenzo where she sang with the church choir for many years. She enjoyed afternoon walks, bike riding, bird watching, cooking, participating in family functions and spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by two daughters: Diane Ross and husband Steve of Hayward; Joan Gleason and husband Patrick of Flower Mound, Texas; one brother, Alfred Novotny of Tyndall, South Dakota; one sister, Leona Bouska of Yankton, South Dakota; two granddaughters: Marissa Lugo of Hayward and Jennifer Pursche of Flower Mound, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Alfred L. Ross in 1991; three sons: Phillip James, Phillip J. II and David Lawrence Ross; and four brothers.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at 6 p.m. at the Lodi Funeral Home. Interment will be the Holy Cross Memorial Cemetery in South San Francisco.
Funeral Mass for Ruth Rezac, 83, of Dante will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante, with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Dante. Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner, with a 7:30 p.m. Wake Service at the the church in Dante.
Ruth Marie Rezac, daughter of William and Lillian (Hvorka) Mikolash, was born August 17, 1929 on a farm near Tyndall, SD. She died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Bethany Lutheran Home in Sioux Falls. Ruth attained the age of 83 years and five months.
Ruth graduated from Tyndall High School and then attended Southern Normal in Springfield for six weeks, where she earned her teaching certificate. She taught country school for several years.
Ruth married the love of her life, Leo Rezac, on September 21, 1948, and together they raised four children and farmed. She was happiest when she was at Leo’s side, until his death on September 9, 2006. Ruth loved being surround by family, especially her grandchildren. Due to failing health, Ruth became a resident of the Bethany Lutheran Home in Sioux Falls in July of 2008.
Ruth was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante. She also was a member of Altar Society, where she held various offices.
Ruth enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting and embroidery work. She will remembered for her excellence in cooking and baking, but especially her fried chicken.
Thankful for having shared her life are her children: Kathy and husband Reed Forster of Sioux Falls; Randy and wife Jackie of Mitchell; and Lori and husband Dennis Blaha of Rapid City; 13 grandchildren: Jacob, Jon and James Forster; Jamie Wiechmann, Danielle Rezac, Kelly Rezac and Kari Westenkirchner and husband Josh; Tony Rezac and wife Leah, Dan Rezac and Jessica Rezac; and Andrea Thedorff and husband Jared, Abby Gilkerson and husband Josh and Alicia English and husband Cody; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Eleanor Mikolash of Tyndall and Doreen Mikolash of Tabor; and many nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband; son Richard in November of 2012; parents; two brothers: Norman and Bernard Mikolash; and two sisters: Florence Immers and Velma Perentis.
Funeral services for Melba Ridgway, 91, of Avon are 11 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. Burial is in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be Friday at the church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
Minnie Melba Ridgway was born June 13, 1920 at Lampasas, TX, the daughter of Charles and Lessie (Reeder) Nance. She died Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall, SD. Melba attained the age of 91 years, five months and two days.
Melba graduated from Stevenville High School in Stevenville, TX in 1938.
Melba married Richard “Dick” Ridgway on March 20, 1945 at Lampasas, TX. They moved to South Dakota in 1946. Together they farmed near Avon. In 1965, Melba started working at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Society and worked there until 1977. Melba was a baptized member of the Baptist Church in TX.
Melba will be remembered for her enjoyment of gardening, reading, making quilts, crocheting and watching birds. She was a very good cook.
Thankful for having shared her life are her 11 children: June (Darrell) Ekeren of Mission Hill; Linda Greger of Wagner; Barb (Garry) Johnson of Yankton; Sandy (Bruce) Schweitzer of Scotland; David of Virginia Beach, VA; Ray (Kathy) of Avon; Robert (Tammie) of Avon; Janice (Larry) Vanderlei of Springfield; Gloria (Ted) Sauers of Mitchell; Brenda (Brian) Martin of Mitchell; and Dwaine (Kim) of Sioux Falls; 44 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Melba was preceded in death by her husband Dick on December 10, 1987; parents; two sons: Tommy Criswell and Richard Ridgway; two daughters-in-law: Mary and Patsy; son-in-law, Leonard “Tyke” Greger; six brothers: Carl; Jewitt; Byron; Wilbur; Woodrow and William; and three sisters: Clara Nance; Lessie Ward and Mildred Sherrill.
Mary Ann (Johnson) Ridgway, 54, passed away on June 11, 2008, in a Richmond, Virginia hospital.
Mary is a native of South Dakota, but lived in the Virginia Beach area most of the time since 1973. She was born in Wagner, South Dakota and lived in the Avon area until her marriage to David Ridgway on February 12, 1972. Mary moved to Virginia to be with David who was stationed with the Navy in Norfolk. She lived life to the fullest working, raising four children — being both mother and father while David was deployed. Mary was active in the community as a Girl Scout leader and in her church as a vacation bible school teacher, acolyte leader and Sunday school teacher. When David retired, she decided to go back to school to become a nurse. She graduated from Old Dominion University in May 2000 and has been a registered nurse for the past 8 years with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. As an Intensive Care nurse, she touched the lives of countless patients, colleagues, and co-workers with her positive and caring outlook. Mary later became a member of the Chapel by the Sea at Dam Neck, Virginia, and was very active with her home bible study group.
Survivors include her husband, David L. Ridgway, four children, Sheila Ridgway Roller of Garfield, Kentucky, Sean Ridgway and his wife Jamie, Chris Ridgway and his wife Amy, Alyssa Ridgway, and ten grandchildren, Andrew, Krystal, and Shelby of Garfield, Kentucky, Tyler, Justin, Carter, Michael, Alexis, Nicholas, and Noah all of Virginia Beach. Survivors also include her brothers and sisters, Les Johnson and wife Ann of Davenport, Iowa, Wilma Schnabel and husband Maynard of Tripp, Arlene Buchholz and husband Virgil of Vermillion, Nilus and wife JoAnne of Wagner, Karen Sedivy and husband Gary of Vermillion, and Tim and wife Christy of O’Neill, Nebraska as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Mary will also be deeply missed by the many friends, colleagues and co-workers she has come to know throughout her life.
The family received friends and relatives from 6-8 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Chapel in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Saturday June 14, 2008. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday June 20, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon with visitation from 1-2 p.m. Her final resting place will be with family and friends at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Avon.
Funeral service for Leola V. Rigdon, 86, of Avon will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2005, at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon, with burial in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, followed by a 7:30 p.m. prayer service at the church. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Leola V. Rigdon, daughter of William and Frony (Berends) Nieuwenhuis, was born August 23, 1919, at Avon, SD. She died Thursday, November 24, 2005, at the Avera Yankton Care Center in Yankton, SD. Leola attained the age of 86 years, three months and one day.
Leola attended school at Avon through the tenth grade. She married Earl Ridgway in Tyndall on December 3, 1936. Three children were born to their union. In early years of their marriage, they worked in and around Avon. While Earl was in the service, Leola worked in defense plants in California. After Earl's discharge from the Navy, they moved back to the Avon area and worked at the "north and south sides of town" Standard Stations. In 1950, they moved out to a farm south of Avon and lived there for four years. They returned to Avon, where Earl was a policeman.
They also worked for Myrl Clark and Leola cooked for the crew. During this time, they wintered in Rapid City and sometimes in Arizona. They bought a bar in Tyndall in February of 1969 and worked there until Earl's death on October 23, 1969. Leola sold the bar and moved to Arizona. She lived there for 14 years, where she met and married Harold Thomas Rigdon. Leola worked at Sir George's as a cook and then for K-Mart for seven years. After Harold's death in May of 1983, she moved back to Avon in January of 1984.
Leola lived in the Avon Apartments and then Meadow View Manor. After she was unable to live alone, she became a resident of the Wagner Good Samaritan Center, the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center and finally the Yankton Care Center.
Leola was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of crocheting, and doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles.
Thankful for having shared her life are her children: Roger and wife, Rita of Avon and Jodene "Jody" Critton and husband, Phil of Green River, WY; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Cleo Reiff and husband, Dale, of Avon; and three nephews and one niece and their families.
Leola was preceded in death by both of her husbands; parents; son, Gary on March 4, 2002; and sister, Gwen "Puddy" Coleman on May 6, 1994.
Funeral services for Lorraine Ellen Roth, 58 of Avon will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Avon, with Pastor Lorney Van Gerpen officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the church from 2 to 7 p.m., followed by a prayer service.
Lorraine Ellen Roth, daughter of Laurence and Carrie (Murra) Jacobs, was born April 6, 1948 at Lennox, SD. She died unexpectedly Monday, February 19, 2007 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Lorraine attained the age of 58 years, ten months and 13 days.
Lorraine graduated from Avon High School in 1966 and from Nettleton Business College.
Lorraine married David Roth on August 9,1969 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Avon. Three children were blessed to their union. After their marriage, they moved to Yankton where Lorraine worked for a CPA. They returned to Avon in 1984, and they owned and operated D & L Oil Company. Lorraine worked at the Community Bank in Avon since 1991.
Lorraine was a faithful member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Women's Fellowship and served as the church treasurer. She also was a member of the Avon Chamber of Commerce and the Red Hat Ladies.
Lorraine enjoyed her flower gardens, doing Sudoku puzzles, walking and riding bike. She was an avid Pirate fan, but the joy of her life was her grandchildren.
Thankful for having shared her life are her husband, Dave of Avon; children: Brad and wife, Pam of Wagner; and Teresa Hellerud and husband, Steve of Owatonna, MN; five grandchildren: Brooke, Kirstyn and Camden Roth and Nicholas and Joseph Hellerud; three sisters: Lois Weidenbach and husband, Dick of Parkston, Arlene Munighan and husband, Jerry of Moorhead, MN, and Carol Deurmier and husband, Dennis of Avon; one brother: Robert Jacobs and wife, Susan of Springfield; father-in-law, Edwin of Avon; her brothers and sisters-in-law: Paul and wife, Lyla, Mary Bauder and husband, Wilbur, Robert and wife, Delores, Gary and wife, Carol, Arlett Richardson and husband, Terry, Charles and wife, Vicki, and Ruth Robinson and husband, Karl; 30 nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa on October 29,1992; her parents; two brothers: Roland and Dale Jacobs; and mother-in-law, Sylvia Roth.
Louise Ranek died peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 4, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She entered into eternal life on her 96th birthday.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 8, with grandson, Father Jerome Ranek, officiating. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home in Yankton, with family present from 4-7 p.m. Rosary begins at 7:00 p.m. with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be approximately at 1:15 p.m. at St. Leo’s Cemetery, Tyndall.
Louise Madeline Osborn was born on September 4, 1912, in Yankton, to Fred and Josephine (Stier) Osborn. Both parents died in the flu epidemic of 1918, and Louise was raised by her maternal grandmother. She attended Yankton pubic schools, graduating at age 16 from Yankton High School. After attending Southern State College in Springfield, SD, Louise taught all grades at McCrea School in rural Tyndall. A life-long, avid reader and believer in education, she encouraged her family to pursue advanced education and sought opportunities to learn new things.
Louise was united in marriage to John J. Ranek, her beloved husband of 51 years, on February 1, 1932, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton. They farmed near Tyndall and with their four children were faithful members of St. Leo’s Catholic Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and co-worker with her husband on the farm; she also worked as a clerk for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture AAA in the 30’s.
Louise held leadership roles in Altar Society, Parish Council at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, St. Michael’s Hospital Advisory Board, Hospital Auxiliary, the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters, Bon Homme County Extension clubs and the Cursillo Movement. She volunteered many hours as bookkeeper at Ranek’s Implement and Appliance in Tyndall.
Widowed in 1983, she moved from the farm into Tyndall and contributed many hours in volunteer work for church and civic organizations. Louise organized Meals on Wheels, visited shut-ins, provided transportation to clinics and assisted with volunteer services at the Good Samaritan Home. In 1997, she moved to Yankton and volunteered at the Adult Day Program at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Louise enjoyed reading, Bible study, traveling, baking kolaches, making quilts for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She authored two chapters in a book published by the SD Humanities entitled “The One Room Country School” and contributed to a history of St. Leo’s Parish. She treasured memories of travel to Spain, Venezuela, Italy, England, British Columbia, Hawaii, Washington, D.C., New York, Florida, Oregon and many other points in the U.S. In her later years, she continued to read widely and enjoyed coffee breaks with friends. She treasured visits from members of her family, always taking great pride in the achievements and interests of each of her devoted grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Those who cherish her memory include her four children: John C. (Jeanne) Ranek, Sioux Falls, SD; Sister Jeanne Ranek, OSB, Yankton; Janet McGinnis, Yankton; and David (Janet) Ranek, Edmond, OK; 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, both parents, an infant brother, her sister, Marguerite Wagman, son-in-law, Gary McGinnis, and many other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be sent to the Benedictine Peace Center, 1005 West 8th Street, Yankton, SD 57078.
Funeral services are being held this Thursday afternoon from the home at 1:30 and from the German Baptist church at 2 o'clock for the Rev. John Reichert who passed away at his home in the west part of the city, last Monday afternoon, December 27, 1937 at 2:30 following a lingering illness which began last May caused from complications of old age. Deceased had reached the age of 82 years, seven months and 27 days.
Rev. E. Broeckel, of Lehr, ND, who until December 1 was the pastor of the local church, is in charge of the services and is being assisted by Rev. E. O. Hessel, pastor of the local Federated church, and the Rev. Lang of Parkston, a former pastor of the local Baptist church. Interment is being held at the Tyndall cemetery. The Kostel funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
John Reichert and was born April 30, 1855 at Walter on the Volga River, South Russia, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Reichert father was a teacher. He grew up in Walter and married Anna Marie Geist at Hussenbach, South Russia on August 25, 1875. Served five years of compulsory military service and then followed the profession of teacher and astronomer in South Russia.
In the early 1890's, threats came that he may be exiled to Siberia because of his church connections, so in 1892, bringing his wife and 7 children at the time, came to the US and first settled in the Hastings, Nebraska area. The family resided there for 6 months and Rev. Reichert then received his first call to the German Baptist church at Culbertson, Nebraska. After serving the church there for some time, he received successive calls to churches at Bailiville, IL, Kulm, ND, Winona, MN, George,IA; then to the Tyndall church and from here to Venturia, ND and after serving there sometime he retired from the ministry and moved back to Tyndall where he has since resided with the exception of a year spent in California. He resided in Tyndall from 1908 to 1917 and then from 1930 to 1937 inclusive. Thus, Rev. Reichert spent a long useful life in the service of the church of his belief, and in addition to his active ministry, he has the record of having founded ten German Baptist churches in North Dakota.
Rev. Reichert was the father of seven boys and four girls; one boy, Otto, preceding his father in death. The surviving children are as follows: Amollia (Mrs. Jake DeVries),Windom, MN, Emanuel and Sam both of Los Angelos, CA, Sarah (Mrs. Geo Rust), Adrian, MN, Louise (Mrs. W.F. Lehmann) George, IA, Alex, Spokane, WA, Emilie (Mrs. Max Habicht) Wessington Springs, Dan, Inglewood, CA, Fred and John both residing in Tyndall. He is also survived by his wife; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Hirsch and Christina Rupel, both residing in Winnepeg, Canada; one brother, Adam living in Russia. He is also survived by 51 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
Rev. Reichert was a kind a loving father and a devout Christian man. This paper joins the friends and family in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
Arleen Vesta Russell, 69, of Scotland, South Dakota died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland.
Services will be 10:30 a.m today at the United Church of Christ in Scotland with the Rev. Stephen Holmes officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery in Scotland. Petrik-Kelley Funeral Home in Tyndall, S.D. is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Russell was born July 15, 1932, in Menno, S.D., the daughter of Arthur and Viola (Herrboldt) Handel Sr. She was baptized in 1932 and confirmed in 1947 at the Menno Salem Reformed Church. She attended and graduated from Scotland High School in 1950. She was active in 4-H for eight years and received national honors as a delegate. She received her two-year teacher certificate from Yankton College in 1952, her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Dakota in 1978.
She married Dale O. Russell on May 25, 1952, in Sioux City. She taught in Sioux City for two years, in Lapeer, Mich. for one year, in Nelles Country School, was the first kindergarten and special education teacher in Scotland and taught elementary music. She served as the Title I Director, taught summer school and the Head Start Program. She taught in the Scotland school system for 34 years.
She was a member of the United Church of Christ, where she was a lay minister for 11 years, a member of the South Dakota Conference Board of Directors form 1994-1995, served as United Church of Christ Moderator for the South Dakota Conference in 1996, was a choir member for 24 years and a member and advocate of the South Dakota Education Association. She was involved in various community projects, the Scotland Bi-centennial pageant in 1976, a director of the Community Choir for 14 years, was a member of the Scotland Dinner Theater Club, the Scotland Civic Club, the Community Library and was elected the 2000 Scotland Citizen of the Year.
Survivors include her husband; a son and his wife, John and Susan Russell of Minneapolis; three daughters and their husbands, Kay and Don MacClure of Whiting, Iowa, Susan and George Sedlacek of Tabor, S.D., and Joan and Thomas Wilka of Sioux Falls; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her father of Scotland; a brother and his wife, Arthur and Pat Handel Jr. of Rapid City, S.D.; and three nieces.
She was preceded in death by her mother; and a granddaughter, Ann Marie Russell.
Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Russell, Michael and Don MacClure, Jonathan and George Sedlacek, and Thomas Wilka.
Voreta "Vicky" R. Reinhold, 69, of Sturgis, went to be with the Lord on Tues., Jan. 6, 2004. Vicky was born on December 10, 1934, to Walter and Nora (Hughes) Bangert, in Avon, SD. She attended Avon High School and one year of college at Bob Jones University of Greenville, SC. Vicky relocated to the Rapid City area with her family in 1955. She met the love of her life, Marvin "Tige" Reinhold, and they were united in marriage on February 14, 1956. She never dreamed she would marry a rancher, but when "Tige" showed up on her doorstep looking for a piano player to assist him with youth meetings at Big Bend, things began to change. She would tell how he would pick her up from her job at Black Hills Power in the noisy old ranch truck, and Tige's big smile, and his love for the Lord. As the history goes, she spent nearly 48 years working by his side on the Lonetree Ranch. Vicky loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart. Out of that, her love abounded to those in her path of life.
Vicky was a great MOM. Her passion for her children was undeniable. The family raised big gardens and together many lessons were learned as the children pulled weeds in the long cornrows and snapped beans around the dining room table. She said she got her gray hair from watching and praying as the kids worked hard, rode hard, and played hard.
The family always felt sad for anyone that had to eat store bought bread and countless times others enjoyed Vicky's home cooking and hospitality.
Vicky was a very capable lady at many tasks, but what set her apart from others, was her passion. God would continue to use the family and Vicky in her unique roll in a way that demonstrates what He can do with ordinary people. In 1979 Vicky watched as two of her sons died in a drowning that the world thought as a tragedy. The family was shaken, but it was held firm to a foundation in Christ that had been built over the years in Tige and Vicky's relationship.
Together, the family that remained forged ahead in the building of the Rainbow Bible Ranch. Tige and Vicky desired to share their life in reaching out to young people and their families. The family's working ranch would serve as the stage, but it is the heart in people, like Vicky, that would impact others. She continued to share the finest home cooking to hundreds of children every year. The hot buns she would make for the banquets were like dessert for the campers.
Vicky thoroughly enjoyed keeping in touch with many of the children after they went home. One big item that will be sorely missed, are her letters. She would hand-write, from her heart, nearly 800 letters every year. We will miss Voreta, Vicky, my wife, mom, grandma, and a very good friend. We will always remember a little saying that Vicky would quote, "Only one life t'will soon be passed. Only what's done for Christ will last." She knew this, she lived it, and now many others will continue on, in hope, because of her example.
Vicky is survived by her husband, Marvin "Tige" Reinhold, Sturgis; her son, Larry and wife Robin and their children, Rachel, Molly, Danny, and Caleb Reinhold, Sturgis; her daughter, Lana and husband Christopher and their children, Jason, Jana, and Joel Morris, Black Hawk; and her brother, Carl and wife Leona Bangert, Rapid City.
She was predeceased by three sons, Danny, Lyle and Lee; her parents, Walter and Nora (Hughes) Bangert; her sister, Vera Bangert-Grasso; and two brothers, Walter "Bud" Bangert and Warren Bangert. A memorial has been established for the continuing ministry and outreach of the Rainbow Bible Ranch. The family extends a special thanks to Dr. Steve and Sandy Stocks, and his nurse, Sylvia. Also, to Pat Morgan and the entire staff of the Northern Hills Hospice.
Visitation for Vicky will be at Kirk Chapel of Light on Fri., Jan. 9, 04, from Noon to 6 p.m., with family present from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a Prayer Service at 6 p.m. Visitation will also be 1 hour prior to services at the church. Funeral Services will be at the First Evangelical Free Church on Sat., Jan. 10, at 10 a.m., with her son, Larry Reinhold, officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery, all in Rapid City.
Elizabeth A. (Burfeindt) Reimnitz, 83, Fremont, Neb., died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Nye Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fremont.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Fremont, with the Rev. Timothy Gierke officiating. Burial/graveside services will be Tuesday in Servicemen's Memorial Cemetery, Mitchell, with the Rev. Jerry Troester, Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont, with the family present from 4 to 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Monday. Local visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Will Funeral Chapel, Mitchell.
She was born on April 7, 1927, at Selsingen, Germany, to Henry and Metta (Hoft) Burfeind.
She lived in Germany until age 2 and then moved to the United States and lived at Mitchell.
She graduated from Avon High School in 1945 and then attended Mitchell School of Business for two years.
On May 21, 1948, she married Gerhard "Gary" Reimnitz at Zion Lutheran Church, Avon.
They moved to Mitchell, where she worked at Northwestern Public Service and then JC Penney.
She later sold Avon and Tupperware and was a seamstress for many years.
On Aug. 10, 1979, they moved to Fremont, where they remained until Aug. 10, 1985, and then moved to Spearfish.
They returned to Mitchell on May 15, 2002, and then returned to Fremont on May 18, 2004.
She was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and VFW Auxiliary at Spearfish and a current member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Fremont. She was a member of Lutheran Women's Missionary League at each of these churches. She held a number of offices at each church, including president of the South Dakota district. She also served as a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher.
She is survived by her husband, two sons: Larry and wife Sandy, Fremont; and Arlen, Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter; Charlotte Schmid and husband Richard, Roswell, Ga.; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a brother, Alvin Burfeindt and wife Margaret, Avon.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter-in-law, Linda Reimnitz.
Memorials are suggested to Parkinson's Disease research or Fremont Area Medical Center Hospice.
Force Him To Drink
Man Dies Leaving Loving Message to His Wife
Sioux Falls, SD, Feb. 7 - "A man with a buggy and team forced me to drink. There is $700 in the German bank for my dear wife."
This was the message left by Frank Ritter, a Bon Homme county farmer, whose mysterious death a few days ago has resulted in a stranger named H. Casey being held without bail on the charge of having murdered him. Ritter was found dead in bed at home by his wife, who had just returned from the deathbed of her mother in Northern Nebraska. Ritter was last seen alive two days before, when he visited the town of Avon, where he sold wheat. On the morning he was found dead his team was found in the barn. He had recently sold hogs, in addition to the wheat, and it is supposed that his murderer learned of this and attempted to drug him with the object of securing the money.
Casey and another man, who were travelling through the country selling feed cookers, admit having been at Ritter's home prior to the finding of the body. It is charged that the two men attempted to force Ritter to purchase one of the cookers, after he had driven the men off his place with a shotgun. One of the strangers left for Iowa the next morning. Casey is in jail at Tyndall.
Source: The Saint Paul (Minnesota) Globe ~ February 8, 1905
Tony J. Renner, 91, of Yankton, SD passed away peacefully Monday, August 9, 2010 at Avera Sister James Care Center. Anne, his wife of 67 years, and his children Barbara Levenson, Ruth Kline, and John were with him.
Visitations will be 4 to 7 p.m., with a Memorial Wake at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 15 at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory. A Memorial Mass will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by a burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery with Military Graveside rites by Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791, Yankton. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Tony was born to John M. and Seraphine (Mayer) Renner on September 22, 1918 in Dimock, SD. He grew up on their farm with his brothers Adolph, Leo, and John. He graduated from Ethan High School in 1935, then moved to Yankton in 1940 to work at Heitgen’s Drug Store. In 1942, he entered service in the Army Air Force’s 475th Fighter Squadron in the South Pacific, liberating the Philippines. He married Anne Rokusek of Tabor, SD on July 31, 1943, and returned to Yankton upon discharge in December 1945.
Tony earned his Assistant Pharmacist Certification in 1947 and worked at Yankton Drug. He worked for Mead Johnson until 1951, and then Traveler’s Insurance until 1959, when he and Russ Ahern bought Wallbaum Drug Store in Yankton. As the friendly face behind the counter, Tony also often made home deliveries to many nearby towns.
In 1969, Tony was appointed VP of Financial Affairs at Mount Marty College, growing its endowment until he retired in 1983. He was a popular supporter of the men’s and women’s MMC Lancer basketball teams. Tony was active for many years with the Knights of Columbus as Deputy Grand Knight III, Golden K (Kiwanis), Elks, Chamber of Commerce, American Legion in Tabor and Yankton, VFW Post 791, and Sacred Heart Parish Catholic church.
Tony is survived by his wife, Anne; children Barbara & Harvey Levenson of Atascadero, CA; Ruth & Todd Kline of Hastings, NE; and John Renner & Mark Hamilton of Palm Springs, CA; grandchildren Jennifer & Kevin Warner, Matt & Lynn Morgan, Scott, Brynn, Burke & Andrea Kline, and Mark and Damien Levenson; great-grandchildren Brianna Levenson, Ellie Kline, and Kyler Warner. He is especially grateful for the love from his nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his children Mark, and Charlotte (“Char”) Morgan, and by his parents and brothers.
Anne Marie Renner, 94, of Yankton, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, Neb.
A rosary is scheduled at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, South Dakota followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Visitations will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Interment of cremated remains will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton is in care of the arrangements.
Anne was born December 31, 1919 to Albert and Rosy (Rada) Rokusek and was raised on a farm in the Tabor, South Dakota area. She attended school in Tabor and graduated from Tabor High School in 1937. Anne then attended Mount Marty Junior College in Yankton, with a focus on commercial studies.
On July 31, 1943 Anne married Tony Renner in Van Nuys, California, where he was stationed with the Army Air Force 475th Fighter Squadron prior to deployment to the South Pacific. Upon returning to Yankton, Anne was employed as a receptionist in the office of Dr. William Krall. In later years, she was employed in the insurance offices of Don Cadwell and Ken Schneider.
Anne was a member of Catholic Daughters, Sacred Heart Church and the Sacred Heart funeral choir. She also served as Eucharistic Minister at the Adult Day Center, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, and was a member of the VFW Post 791 Auxiliary. Anne and Tony were active supporters of the Mount Marty College basketball teams and enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, and socializing at the local Elks and Hillcrest Country clubs for many years. Anne was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed cooking and baking as well. Her cinnamon rolls, kolache, and potato dumplings were specialties she shared with family members and friends.
Anne is survived by children Barbara and Harvey Levenson of Atascadero, California; Ruth and Todd Kline of Hastings, Nebraska; and John Renner and Mark Hamilton of Palm Springs, California; grandchildren: Jennifer and Kevin Warner, Matt and Lynn Morgan, Mark and Damien Levenson, Scott and Courtney Kline, Burke and Andrea Kline, and Brynn Kline and great-grandchildren: Brianna Levenson, Lucy Elizabeth Kline, Ellie and Katelyn Kline, and Kyler Warner. Anne is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, among whom Joe Renner of Tabor, and John and Barb Schneider of Yankton were so generous in their support.
Anne was preceded in her death by her husband of 67 years, Tony, and by their children, Mark Renner and Charlotte (“Char”) Morgan, and by her sister, Lillian Schneider, her brother, Wenceslaus (“Jimmy”) Rokusek, and her parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to their local Hospice provider.
Mass of Christian Burial for Mary A. Raysby, 74 of Tyndall will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church in Dante. Burial will be in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Ann Raysby, daughter of Paul Merkwan and Marie (Chernotik) was born on May 26, 1940 in Wagner. She passed away on October 19, 2014 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, surrounded by the love of her family. She attained the age of 74 years and 5 months.
Mary was baptized and confirmed at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Dante. She grew up on a farm South of Dante and attended country school and high school in Wagner. Mary was united in marriage to Noel Raysby on November 3, 1958 in Dante. They purchased Noel's families farm south of Avon and made it their home and raised their children. Along with raising 7 children, Mary helped her husband with running the farm. In 1986, she went back to school and earned her GED. Mary also became certified as a CNA, EMT, Med-aid, and took classes at Mount Marty College. She was always looking for ways to better herself.
In 1987, Mary started her career. She worked for the State of South Dakota, Sacred Heart Hospital, Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, Springfield Assisted Living Center, Bon Homme School District, Pine Lanes Assisted Living Center and Home Interior Design as direct sales. Mary loved helping others, and meeting new people.
Mary loved her family very much and some of her favorite things were crocheting, knitting, baking, working in her flower gardens, listening to Polka Music, going on motorcycle rides with her husband Noel and selling Home Interior. She enjoyed seeing her grandchildren and great grandchildren. When Mary and Noel retired from farming in 1992 they moved to an acreage south of Tyndall. Mary continued to work until her health started to decline in 2006. Mary became a resident of the Tyndall Good Samaritan nursing home in 2008.
Mary is survived by her children, Nyla of Avon; Barbara and Mark Marty of Omaha, NE; Helen and Paul Bailey of Norfolk NE; Diane and Terry Romkema of Avon; Dale and Vickie Raysby of Springfield; Lloyd and Susan Raysby of Avon; and Kathleen and Troy Abbott of Hernando, MS; Grandchildren: Dawn (Frank) Bures, Molly Kafka, Rebecca (Chris) Julius, Raymond Romkema, Trevor, Tyler, and Tori Bailey, Paul Raysby, Phillip (Emily) Raysby, Dylan and Trent Raysby, and Nolan Abbott. Great Grandchildren: Saydae, Lilyana and Harrison Bures; In-laws: Neil and Darlene of Geddes; Zona and Leon Robsahm of Sioux Falls; Neva Raysby of Avon, Lois Raysby of Tyndall and Cora Raysby of Avon. Mary had no siblings but often referred to Sharon (Albert) Giedd as her Sister, who was a very special friend of hers since childhood.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law Paul and Louise Raysby and In-laws Lawrence, Gordon and Thorwald Raysby.
Grace Ruth Reedy was born on October 19, 1914, to Dirk J. and Anna P. Renzema. She was born at home, in Springfield, South Dakota, the second of seven children. She passed away on May 25, 2014, at Golden Age Adult Family Home in Moses Lake, Washington.
Grace attended Equal Rights Elementary School and graduated from Springfield High School. After graduating from South Dakota Normal College, she started her long teaching career in South Dakota and continued teaching in Oregon, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Africa, and retired from teaching in the Moses Lake School District in 1974. Upon retiring, she became very active in the Washington Retired Teachers Association where she was given a state award for outstanding service.
Her family moved to Ashland, Oregon, in 1938. While teaching in Elk Creek, Oregon, she met her future husband, William “Harold” Reedy. They were married on December 15, 1945, at her parents’ home in Ashland. A year later, Jerry Wayne was born followed by Karen Jean in 1949 and Linda Kay in 1951.
In 1957, under the auspices of the American Board of the Congregational Church, Grace and family moved to Mt. Silinda, Southern Rhodesia, where she and Harold served as educational missionaries for five years.
One of her greatest pleasures was telling detailed stories of her early life in South Dakota, the many experiences she and the family had during their time in Africa and their two-month camping journey through Western Europe in 1962. After returning to the United States the family settled in Pendleton, Oregon.
She was a constant support to all of her family, whether it was her brothers, sisters, husband, children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren. She was proud of her Dutch ancestry from which her strong determination and fortitude served her well throughout her long life.
Grace is survived by her husband of 68 ½ years, Harold (Moses Lake); son Jerry and wife Kristy (Bloomington, Ill.); daughter Karen and husband Ric Sherman (Hermiston, Ore.); daughter Linda and husband Chris Laney (Sprague, Wash.); and grandchildren / great-grandchildren: Tim and Tammie Reedy and children Josiah, Tristan, Alaina and Abigal; Marc and Lisa Reedy and children Ryan and Emily; Gina and Bill Poshard and son Flynn; Seth Reedy and children Braden and Ashlyn; Mairi Reedy; Joel Reedy and children Kameron and Clay; Heather Sherman; Kara Laney; Juliann and Pat Haffey and children Munro and Jameson; Eric Laney. Grace is also survived by two sisters, Frances VanZyl (Corvallis, Ore.) and Doris Laver (Albany, Ore.), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Grace was preceded in death by five brothers, John, Milton, Clarence, Raymond and Orville Renzema, and one granddaughter, Rachel Christine Reedy Laney.
The family wishes to thank our wonderful longtime caregivers Celia Mabry and Cheri Mauldin for their loving care of our parents, Grace and Harold.
A memorial service will be held at the Moses Lake First Church of the Nazarene, 422 S. Balsam, Moses Lake, Washington, on Monday, June 2, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements handled by Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, Washington.
Funeral services for William Glenn Radack, 86, of Avon will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Danzig Baptist Church, rural Avon. Burial is in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 PM, followed by a 7 PM Prayer Service at the church. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
William Glenn Radack was born May 25, 1927 in Bon Homme County to Edward and Emilia (Buchholz) Radack. He grew up on a farm northeast of Avon. He accepted Jesus as his personal Savior on March 19, 1939 and upon his confession of faith was baptized by Rev. A.W. Lang. William attended Giedd #68 country school and attended 1.5 years of high school in Avon. He began his career in farming his sophomore year of high school because his father was blind prior to cataract surgery. He especially enjoyed his sheep and many poultry birds. He continued to farm until moving to Avon in 1995 when he still returned to the farm to work alongside his son, John.
William also had a 25 year career in carpentry, sold Stine seed and Shafer Memorials. His pride and joy were his registered Persian and Bengal cats that he enjoyed raising and selling to many.
On October 26, 1951, William married Opal Hayward. They were blessed with four children: Linda, Sharon, John and Diane. Family was important to William and he helped the children with their 4-H animals. He also took his family on many summer vacations.
William was a faithful member of Danzig Baptist Church all of his life. Those who knew William witnessed a life of faithfulness to the Lord. He served as a trustee for 26 years, junior superintendent, superintendent, deacon, custodian for 14 years, junior CBY leader and treasurer. William enjoyed listening and singing to gospel music. He had been president and treasurer of the senior center in Avon, a member of Bon Homme Men’s Chorus and was on the school board at Giedd School. William will be remembered for his love of putting puzzles together, playing cards, watching the Twins play baseball, making and eating homemade ice-cream, fishing and attending many family gatherings. He was thrilled with the arrival of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
William moved to the Tyndall Good Samaritan Home in January of 2010 where he was when he passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014, having reached the age of 86 years, 11 months and 13 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Emilia; wife Opal; son-in-law Warren Broecher; sisters Helen Brandt, Dorothy Pritzkau, Florence Rueb, Hazella Pudwill and brother Ivan Radack.
Looking forward to a great reunion in heaven are his children: Linda (Wayne) Broecher-Pfeifer of Armour, SD; Sharon (Arlen) Brandt of Emery, SD; John Radack of Avon, SD; and Diane (Calvin) Krupicka of Niobrara, NE; six grandchildren: John (Jami)Broecher, Kristen (Jeramie) Heilman, Candice Hazel, William “Bill” Broecher, Justin Brandt, and Jill Broecher; four great grandchildren: Haidyn, Sierra, and Kailey Broecher and Micah Heilman; four step grandchildren: Ryan, Chris, Austin and Justin Pfeifer; and nine step great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Anton J. “Tony” Rotchadl, age 90, of Mankato, died Monday, April 7, 2014, in Mesa, AZ.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mankato, with Rev. John Kunz officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 -10:30 a.m., Saturday at the church. Burial will be in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Tabor, SD. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Anton “Tony” was born November 21, 1923 to Anton T. and Anna (Skvaril) Rotchadl on the family’s homestead in Tabor, Bon Homme County, SD. He attended Koupal Country School near Tabor and went on to graduate from Tyndall High School in 1942. Following helping his parents on the farm, he was inducted into the U.S. Army on July 25, 1944. After combat infantry basic training he left for the European Theater on January 3, 1945. He was assigned to Company G, 30th Infantry Division as a Browning Automatic Rifleman prior to the final push through Germany. For his distinguished service in combat during the Rhineland Offensive, he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, and other unit citations. Following fourteen months of rehabilitation for combat injuries he was discharged March 1946. He attended South Dakota State University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in 1949 and Master’s Degree in 1960. He also did graduate studies at the University of Minnesota and Mankato State University. He was employed for many years in a veterans training program in Cottonwood County, Adult Education, high school as a teacher, assistant principal, and guidance counselor; Marshall; and as a career counselor with the Minnesota Division of Rehabilitation Services from where he retired February, 1991. He was a proud member of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Tony was united in marriage to Alice B. Carda on November 4, 1947 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD. To this union were born eight children. Tony and Alice enjoyed their part-time winter home in Mesa, AZ as well as their part-time home in Mankato. They enjoyed visiting relatives and friends in Mankato and Tabor, SD.
Tony is survived by his wife of 66 years, Alice; eight children, Barbara (David) Schulz of Faribault, Richard (Elizabeth) Rotchadl of Mankato, David (Kathleen) Rotchadl of Plano, TX, Douglas (Kathy) Rotchadl of Kasson, Daniel (Kim) Rotchadl of Mankato, Donald (Vanessa) Rotchadl of Owatonna, Pamela Jean (Hal) Rotchadl of Gilbert, AZ, and Dean (Robin) Rotchadl of Mankato; 28 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2004, at the First Baptist Church in Avon, with burial in the Tyndall Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Avon from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, followed by a prayer service.
Raymond Charles Reiff, son of George and Marie (Radtke) Reiff, was born August 15, 1922, on a farm near Tyndall, S.D. He died Thursday, March 18, 2004, at the North Central Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Ray attained the age of 81 years, seven months and three days.
Ray grew up on a farm south of Avon. After graduating from Avon High School, he went to Racine, WI, to work in the steel mills. In 1942, Ray enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. He was honorably discharged on December 1, 1948. Ray was called back to active duty on May 22, 1951, and served during the Korean War. He left the ship on August 29, 1952, and was honorably discharged on September 10, 1952.
Ray married Myrtle Pelton on December 26, 1951. Six children were born to their union. Ray worked for Schuh Electric for many years and farmed all of his life in the Avon area.
He was a member of the Arthur Wissman American Legion Post 150 in Avon. He will be remembered for his ability to fix anything that was brought to him. He was known as "the Handyman."
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife, Myrtle of Avon; five children: Janet Wormsbecker and husband, Llwellyn of Avon; Larry of Sioux Falls; Peggy Eggers and husband, Jim of Wagner; Connie Gretschmann and husband, Gene of Avon; and Lyle and wife, Lucy of Lennox; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; four brothers: Lloyd and wife, Ethel; Dale and wife, Cleo; and Bob and wife, JoAnn, all of Avon; and Johnnie and wife, Clarice of Sioux Falls; sister-in-law, Anita Reiff Bitterman of Washington; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Ray was preceded in death by his infant son, James; parents; two brothers: Marvin and Francis; and sister, Alma Nelson and husband, Dale.
Services for Helen A. Rezac, 83, Norfolk, Nebraska will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday at Home for Funerals from 4 to 8 p.m. with a wake at 7 p.m. She died Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Helen was born March 14, 1924, to Joseph and Mary (Pibal) Sykora on the family farm near Tyndall, S.D. On April 4, 1924, she was baptized.
She attended rural school in the Tyndall-Tabor, S.D., area, completing school through the eighth grade.
She married Donald Rezac on Sept. 16, 1946, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor. The couple farmed in the Dante-Tabor area until moving to Norfolk in 1970. Helen was employed at the St. Joseph's Nursing Home from 1970 until 1990 when she retired.
She is survived by three sons, Tom (Marge) Rezac, Bill Rezac, all of Norfolk, and Mark (Maria) of Olathe, Kan.; five grandchildren, Brian, Brandon, Derrick, Stephanie and Kylene; four great-grandchildren and one stepgreat-grandson; one sister, Clara Sedlacek of Tyndall, and several nieces and nephews and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; brothers, Frank Sykora, George Sykora, Jim Sykora, Joe Sykora Jr. and Tommie Sykora; sisters, Mamie Carda, Albina Curry and Hattie Swatek.
Funeral services for Ivan Radack, 71, of Tripp and formerly Avon, will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004, at the Danzig Baptist Church in rural Avon, SD, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Avon, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. to the time of service at the church.
Ivan Morris Radack, son of Edward and Emelia (Buchholz) Radack, was born April 3, 1932, on the family farm northeast of Avon. He died March 30, 2004, at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Ivan attained the age of 71 years, 11 months and 27 days.
Ivan attended Giedd Country School through eighth grade. He then worked for Jensen Trucking of Avon and later Nash Finch of Yankton.
Ivan married Delores Andersh in Tyndall on January 11, 1956. They moved to California on August 11, 1956, where he worked for Trans-Ocean Airlines. They returned to South Dakota in December of 1957, and farmed in the Dante area from 1957 to 1962. They then moved to Wagner, where Ivan worked for the State Highway Department until 1964. They then bought a farm one-half mile from where Ivan was born, and he farmed and did custom work until 2003, when they moved to Tripp.
Ivan had a passion for music, as he loved to sing and play guitar. He will also be remembered for his love of flowers.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife of 48 years, Delores of Tripp; 10 children: Faith Castle and husband Ron of Stickney; Hope Maag and husband Terry of Tripp; Angie Wermers and friend Craig Bailey of Yankton; Ed and wife Carol, and Mark and wife Michele, all of Tyndall; Tony and wife Shawn of Yankton; Joy Roth and husband Dan of Gordon, Neb.; Steve and friend Lori Odens of Springfield; Rose of Madison; and Chuck and wife Rachel of Baltic; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, William of Avon; and many relatives and friends.
Ivan was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren: Russell Castle and Brian Maag; and four sisters: Helen Brandt, Dorothy Pritzkau, Hazella Pudwill and Florence Rueb.
Mildred Leona Rehpohl was born 11 Dec 1919 in Tabor, South Dakota to Joseph and Martha Stepanek. Later her family moved to Yankton, South Dakota, where she graduated from high school in 1937. She worked for Scott's Department Store for several years and also for Gurney Seed and Nursery in Yankton, South Dakota. She was married to Vern Rehpohl in June of 1940 and in 1941 the couple moved to Long Beach, California where Vern worked for Douglas Aircraft and Richfield Oil Refinery. The Rehpohls raised two sons and a daughter, Douglas, Richard and Kay. The family became members of St. Timothy Lutheran Church at the time of its beginning. The two sons died an untimely death in their twenties but Mildred is survived by Vern and by Kay who is married and lives in Alameda, California with her husband Mark Fraser. There will be a private burial at Westminster Memorial Park following the reception.
Ellen E. Roe, 90, of Sioux Falls, died Monday, September 5, 2011 at Bethany Lutheran Home. Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, September 8 at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, with burial at Hills of Rest Memorial Park. Visitation begins at 5:00 PM Wednesday, September 7 at the funeral home, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Ellen Eleanor Raabe, daughter of Herman and Katherine (Hoff) Raabe, was born November 30, 1920 in Tyndall, SD. She grew up there. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1937.
Ellen was united in marriage with Eugene Hahn on August 20, 1940 in Hastings, NE. The couple lived in California for a time before returning to South Dakota. They lived in Centerville, SD before moving to Sioux Falls, SD. Ellen worked for Manchester Biscuit Co. until it closed. She then began work for Sears Roebuck and Co. Eugene preceded her in death on March 13, 1970.
Ellen was united in marriage with Charles Roe on July 10, 1976 in Sioux Falls. Ellen continued employment at Sears until retiring in 1980 after 20 years of service. Charles preceded her in death on March 21, 1996.
Ellen was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She enjoyed church activities, reading, dining out, crocheting, flower gardening and playing cards. Above all, Ellen cherished her family, especially her grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared her life are five children, William Hahn and his wife, Linda, Peachtree City, GA, Ronald Roe and his wife, Karen, Brandon, SD, Paul Roe and his wife, Teri, Brandon, SD, Lynnet McMillan, Virginia Beach, VA, Barb Scherschligt and her husband, Dale, Harrisburg, SD; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Rokusek, Tyndall, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husbands, Ellen was preceded in death by two daughters, Jackie Neuharth and Nancy Williams; her parents; four brothers, Walter, Harold, Ed and Raymond Raabe; and two sisters, Phyllis Krcil and Esther Furney.
Ellen requested that memorials be directed to Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Rowland Roberts, 85 of Blunt, died Monday, April 16 at St. Mary's TCU in Pierre. Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the UCC Church in Springfield, S.D.
Rowland was born on Oct. 9, 1921 in Jasper, Minn., to Morris and Jenny Roberts. He grew up in Jasper and graduated from Jasper High School. He went on and graduated from SDSU School of Pharmacy in 1950.
He served with the 185th Infantry in the Philippines during WWII and was awarded a Bronze Star.
He was united in marriage to Velva McKean on Sept. 21, 1949 in Brookings, S.D.
Rowland operated a drug store in Lake Norden, S.D. from 1956 to 1968; he then operated one in Gackle, N.D. from 1969 to 1974. Rowland and his wife were clinic Pharmacists on the Omaha Indian Reservation until his retirement.
He was active in A/A for 30 years. Rowland enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid reader.
He is survived by his wife Velva Roberts of Blunt, S.D.; two sons Jim of Blunt, S.D. and David of McCook Lake, S.D.; one sister Margret Loe of Webster, S.D. and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Ellen Gellerman.
Requiem High Mass for Harry Reynolds, 76, will be Monday morning at 9 o'clock it St. Leo's Catholic Church with Msgr. Myron Martin officiating. The Rosary will be recited Sunday it 8 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, Scotland. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Reynolds was born Aug. 8, 1889 in Pennsylvania and died July 14, 1966 at the Tyndall hospital. In 1913 he married Frances Murtha and they lived in Montana for a short time before farming In the Tyndall- Scotland area. He retired In 1962.
Survivors Include a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Lorraine) Sternhagen, Scotland; one son, Donald, Springfield, Ohio; eight grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Otis Preston, Elkland, Pa.
A funeral mass for Joseph “Joe” Rothschadl, Jr., 67, of Tyndall will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 24 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. Interment will follow in St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. There will be a wake service at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the church.
Joseph Anthony Rothschadl, Jr. was born Thursday, August 29, 1946 at Scotland, South Dakota to Joseph and Lillian (Cihak) Rothschadl. He attended country school through the 8th grade. For many years, Joe worked on the family farm five miles northeast of Tyndall with his brothers, Roger and Robert. Together they farmed the land, harvested grain, and tended their cattle. In 2004, he and Roger retired from farming and moved into Tyndall. Throughout his life, Joe loved a good conversation and visits with family and friends. Whether it was over a cup of coffee, at a farm sale, or in a chair at Ptak Lumber, he never missed an opportunity to chat. Later in life, Joe enjoyed walking around Tyndall and driving in the countryside. Joe spent many hours volunteering at the Senior Citizen Center in Tyndall and rarely missed a Mass at St. Leo Catholic Church. Joe was dedicated to the church and also served as an usher for several years. After Roger’s passing in 2008, Joe moved into the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall where he lived until his death on Friday, December 20, 2013 at the age of 67 years, 3 months, and 22 days.
Joe is survived by his brother, Robert (Nancy) Rothschadl of Scotland; one sister, Rose Gebhart of Marshall, Minnesota; six nieces and nephews: Scott Rothschadl, Kim (Mark) Brown, Stacie (Rick) Wagner, Craig Rothschadl, Cathy (Mike) Cuka, and Chris (Tyler) Lehman; eleven great-nieces and great-nephews; one uncle, Charles Cihak of Ft. Worth, Texas; and one sister-in-law, Sue Rothschadl of Tyndall.
Preceding Joe in death are his parents, Joseph and Lillian Rothschadl; and two brothers, Richard and Roger Rothschadl.
Funeral services for Walter Roth of Tripp will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14 at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp with Rev. C. Brian Bucklew officiating. Organist is Delilah Hahn. Interment will follow in Gracehill Cemetery, Tripp. Casketbearers are Walter’s grandchildren: Ann Verba, Scott Schoenfish, Sherri Schoenfish, Steven Schoenfish, Ryan Roth, Fawn Vogt, Cody Roth, Justin Verba and Chris Vogt. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tripp.
Walter Roth was born on Sunday, September 26, 1920 in the family home near Avon, South Dakota to Theodore and Katharina Roth. He was baptized on November 7, 1920 and confirmed on June 28, 1936 at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp. He attended school until the 8th grade at which time he began his lifelong career in farming. On June 7, 1942, Walter was united in marriage to Ella Wormsbecher at Emmaus Lutheran Church where they remain members to this day. Walter had a passion and talent for farming. There was rarely a time when he wasn’t busy in the fields or tending his cattle at his farm nine miles southwest of Tripp. He truly enjoyed driving big tractors, especially the 72-20 International which he continued to drive at the age of 90. Walter was always a farmer at heart with a great appreciation for overalls that extended beyond his active farming years. Walter died on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Bormann Manor in Parkston, South Dakota at the age of 93 years, 2 months, and 12 days.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Ella Roth; one daughter, Marcine (Allen) Schoenfish of Menno; two sons: LeRoy (Judy) Roth of Tripp and Myron (Diane) Roth of Tea; seven grandchildren: Ann (Justin) Verba, Scott (Terah) Schoenfish, Sherri Schoenfish, Steven Schoenfish, Ryan (Amanda) Roth, Fawn (Chris) Vogt, and Cody (Angie) Roth; fourteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Agnes (Marvin) Thum of Scotland; and one brother, Norbert (Diana) Roth of Yankton.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Katharina Roth; two sisters: Lenora Schneider and Louise Wenzel; and five brothers: Elmer, Arnold, John, Albert, and Clarence Roth.
Funeral Mass for Charles J. Ranek, 53, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Scripture service will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church followed by the rosary by Foresters and Knights of Columbus. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with military rites by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Petrik Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ranek was born Dec. 13, 1917 at Wauben, Minn., to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ranek and died June 8, 1970 at a Yankton hospital. He served in World War II.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Emil Kaftan, Tyndall, and Mrs. Ray Rokusck, Yankton, and two brothers, John and Basil, Tyndall.
Funeral services for Edwin Roth, 93, of Avon are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church in Avon. Burial is in the church cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m., followed by a Prayer Service at 7. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
Edwin Roth was born December 8, 1919 in rural Bon Homme County, SD, the son of Fredrich and Katherine (Winckler) Roth. He died Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society in Scotland. Edwin attained the age of 93 years, 11 months and three days.
Edwin attended the Vesper School. He married Sylvia Buchholz on March 18, 1941 in Hartington, NE. Together they farmed on the family farm north of Avon until moving into Avon in November of 1979.
Edwin was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and held many offices within the church. He was also a member of the Vesper School Board, the Farmer’s Elevator Board and the Scotland Creamery Board.
Edwin will be remembered for his love for his family. He liked to hunt pheasants with his kids and grandkids. He loved to play baseball when he was younger and play pinochle at the Senior Citizens center. Edwin will also be remembered for his love of farming, feeding cattle and going to cattle sales.
Thankful for having shared his life are his four sons: David of Avon; Robert (Delores) of Aberdeen; Gary (Carol) of Delmont; and Charles (Vicki) of Avon; three daughters: Mary (Wilbur) Bauder of Scotland; Arlett (Terry) Richardson of Coloma, MI; Ruth Ann (Karl) Robinson of Yankton; daughter-in-law, Lyla Roth of Avon; 21 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; brother, Richard Roth of Springfield; sister, Marcella Petrik of Avon; sister-in-law, Helen Roth of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews.
Edwin was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia, on October 9, 2006; son, Paul; daughter, Mavis; daughter-in-law, Lorraine Roth; two grandchildren: Melissa Roth and Darin Roth; parents; and seven brothers and sisters: Viola Woehl, Emma Roth, Ella Meisenholder, Arvin Roth, Martha Roth, Hulda Streyle and Gladys Brunken.
Gladys Runestad, age 101, of Madison, SD passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Bethel Lutheran Home, Madison.
Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Saturday at Belleview Lutheran Church, rural Howard with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 7pm at the Ellsworth Funeral Home, Madison.
Gladys Wright was born December 11, 1911 at Tyndall, South Dakota to John E. and Edith (Overacker) Wright. Gladys graduated from Tyndall High School and attended Southern State Teacher's College in Springfield, South Dakota for two years. On May 29, 1970 she graduated from Dakota State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Gladys taught country school for many years in Miner & Kingsbury County, and later taught Jr. High in Howard. Gladys was united in marriage to Herron Runestad on June 11, 1937 at Tyndall, South Dakota. The couple farmed in the Howard and Winfred area's until they retired in 1980 and moved to Madison.
Gladys was baptized in Tyndall, SD on April 8, 1928 and confirmed in the Carthage Lutheran Church on June 6, 1943. Gladys was a member of Belleview Lutheran Church of rural Howard, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was a member of the W.E.L.C.A. Gladys enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles and playing games. She was a member of the Jolly 8's card club, a birthday club and the Interlakes Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a daughter: Sharon Abraham of Madison; 7 grandchildren: Sheri (LeRoy) Gates of Baltic, Lori (James) Schnell of Sioux Falls, Scott (Heather) Abraham of Garretson, Sherry (Marlin) Mikel of Madison,Connie (Mike) Yordy of Idaho Springs, CO and Craig (Polly) Abraham of Coolidge, AZ; 21-great grandchildren and 29 great-great grandchildren. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1983, two sisters, two brothers and 3 grandchildren.
Richard Dale Ridgway, 56, Wagner, died Thursday (May 1, 2003) at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church, Avon. Burial with military honors in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Sunday at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Wagner.
He was born Oct. 10, 1946, in rural Avon to Richard and Melba Ridgway. He attended Lone Tree No. 57 Country School through the eighth grade. He served in the U.S. Army for a short time during 1965. He married Patsy Thompson March 7, 1969, at the First Presbyterian Church, Avon. Three sons were born to the union. He married Linda Shields Dec. 2, 1988, at the Charles Mix County Courthouse, Lake Andes. He was a self-employed mechanic and carpenter.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting old cars, motorcycles and watching westerns, especially John Wayne movies.
Survivors include his wife, Linda, rural Wagner; sons: Chad (Tabitha), Crooks; Todd (Colleen), Scotland; and Wade, Avon; a daughter, Lexy Blaine, Greenwood; two step-children: Yvette Blaine, Wagner; and Michelle Blaine, Sioux Falls; eight grandchildren; his mother, Melba, Mitchell; siblings: June Ekeren, Mission Hill; Tommy Criswell; Linda Greger, Yankton; Barb Johnson, Yankton; Sandy Schweitzer, Scotland; David, Virginia Beach, Va.; Ray of Kansas; Robert, Avon; Janice Vander Lei, Springfield; Gloria Savers, Mitchell; Brenda Martin, Mitchell; and Dwaine, Sioux Falls; 38 nieces and nephews; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, a son, his first wife, a granddaughter and a brother-in-law.
Amelia A. (Amy) Rokusek, age 83, of Tabor, SD, died Saturday morning, September 21, 2013 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Rev. Dan Moris and Msgr. Carlton Hermann con-celebrating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, with a Wake service at 7:00 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers are Matthew Hunhoff, Nicholas Hunhoff, Abigail Hunhoff, Paul Hunhoff, John Kirk, and Tom Rokusek.
Amy was born November 26, 1929 in Tyndall to Anton & Ludmilla (Kotalik) Zelenka. She received her two year teaching certificate at Southern Normal School in Springfield, SD and began teaching in the rural schools in 1947. She was the first lay teacher at St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and then went on to teach for the Bon Homme School District, she taught first and second grades. In 1974, after attending many summer school sessions, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree for Education. Her total teaching career was over 50 years. She retired from teaching in 1994 to care for her husband, Leonard and after his death, she substituted for many surrounding school districts. She belonged to the South Dakota Retired Teachers Association, member of and served as President of the South Dakota Rural Letter Carrier’s Auxiliary. She belonged to the St. Wenceslaus Altar Rosary Society, Kortan-Hatwan American Legion Auxiliary serving as their President, Czech Heritage Society, and Foresters. She served as the St. Wenceslaus Church Sacristan for 34 years. Due to Alzheimer’s she moved into Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home of Viborg in December 2007.
Grandchildren were Amy’s first love. She attended all their school and sporting activities. She also delivered the papers for them so they could be at their sporting events. Amy loved being the “farmer inside her”. Her fondest memories were helping shell corn and drive her tractor to keep up the farm. She was an avid hunter who was ready on every opening pheasant season day.
Amy is survived by her daughter, Jean (Dan) Hunhoff of Yankton, SD; four grandchildren: Matthew, Nicholas, Abigail (Dan) Kokesh, and Paul; two great-grandchildren, Kellen, Sivelen; and sister, Agnes Franz of Mesa, AZ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, parents, brothers, Anton and Joseph, sister, Evelyn Clark, and two infant siblings.
Funeral services for Nancy Lee Raabe are at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2006 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Tyndall, South Dakota. Clergy is Rev. Dean Schroeder. Organist is Donna Bohlmann. Casketbearers are Mike Peschl, Richard Jones, Richard Fryda, Bill Knoll, Bob Knoll and Dennis Plihal. Interment is in Tyndall Cemetery, Tyndall, South Dakota.
Nancy Lee Raabe was born on July 27, 1953 to Maynard and Marlene (Huitema) Raabe. She was raised on the family farm north of Tyndall. Nancy attended Hoff Country School and graduated from Tyndall-Tabor High School in 1971. She then attended beauty school in Sioux Falls. Nancy was a beautician in Tyndall and eventually opened her own shop on the family farm. On September 22, 1976, Nancy gave birth to a daughter, Marcia Raabe Wickett. She loved to bake and personally decorated cakes for others. She was also quite a bowler and enjoyed bowling. She began working at Peschl's Market in 1999. Nancy died on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 53 years.
Thankful for sharing her life are her daughter, Marcia (Chris) Wickett of Tyndall; grandchildren Shaden, Dayton, Brecken and Bane; sister Lisa Raabe and brother Bill Raabe of Tyndall; niece Julia Raabe; her great-aunts and great-uncles and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Maynard and Marlene Raabe, and all of her grandparents.
Robert W. Rada, age 89 of Tabor, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2009 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2009 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating and Msgr. Carlton Hermann concelebrating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Tabor and visitations will continue at 6:00 PM at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with a 7:00 p.m. Scripture service followed by a rosary. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers are Zach Rada, Adam Rada, Jake Herman, Jarrad Vant-Hul. Sterling Brunson, and Dennis Wallach. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sara Vant-Hul, Katie Brunson, Mandy Herman, Landon Frislie, Sophia Vant-Hul, and Ally Brunson.
Bob was born on April 30, 1920 to Bessie (Udlinek) and Jacob Rada on the family farm near Lesterville, SD. He attended grade school through the eighth grade. He married Marie Carda, his wife of 34 years, on October 10, 1950. Marie passed away on July 29, 1984. He later married Viola Blachnik who passed away suddenly after several years of marriage.
After farming his entire life, Bob moved off the farm into Tabor in 1997. He was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and the Catholic Workman. His hobbies included attending auctions, collecting antique tractors, and loved listening to Czech Polka music.
Bob is survived by his daughter Joanne and her husband Jerry of Tabor, SD, his son Bob and his wife Janice of Scotland, SD, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and special friend DeOn Stredde.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Marie, his second wife; Viola, his grandson Mathew Rada, and sister Eleanor Adam.
The family of Bob would like to thank the Staff at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. A special thanks to the staff at Avera Sister James Care Center where he spent the last four months of his life.
Mass of Christian Burial for Roger L. Rothschadl, Tyndall, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2007, at St. Leo Catholic Church, Tyndall, South Dakota, with the Fr. Gerald Thury officiating. Music will be provided by organist Kathy Koenig and the St. Leo Choir. Casketbearers will be Joseph Rothschadl Jr., Larry Schnabel, Leland Schnabel, Dennis Ded, Kenny Rothschadl and Harvey Rothschadl. Interment is in St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall, South Dakota.
Roger Lyle Rothschadl was born in Tyndall on Wednesday, August 5, 1953, to Joe and Lillian (Cihak) Rothschadl. Roger attended Nedved #47 Country School and educational classes in Tyndall. Roger was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church where he chose his confirmation name to be Louis. This led to his nickname, "Louie." After school, he farmed with his father and brothers, Joe and Robert (Bob) northeast of Tyndall. In 1994, Roger and his brother, Joe Jr., moved into Tyndall. He worked at the Senior Citizens Center as a volunteer. In 2001, Roger took residence under the compassionate loving care of the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
After a lengthy and courageous battle with diabetes, Roger died on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at the age of 54 years, 2 months and 4 days.
Roger is survived by his three older brothers: Joe Jr. of Tyndall, Robert (Nancy) of Scotland and Richard (Sue) of Tyndall; his younger sister, Rose (Leonard) Gebhart of Elkton, South Dakota; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lillian Rothschadl.
Mass of Christian Burial for Lillian Mae Rothschadl is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2005, at St. Leo Catholic Church, Tyndall, South Dakota. Celebrant is Rev. Fr. Gerald Thury. Organist is Kathy Koenig, with othe music by the St. Leo Choir. Casketbearers are Dennis Ded, Leonard Gebhart, Duane Rothschadl, Kenneth Rothschadl, Larry Schnabel and Leland Schnabel. Interment is in St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall, South Dakota.
Lillian Mae (Cihak) Rothschadl was born on March 21, 1921 to Vaclav and Bozena (Ded) Cihak of Tripp, South Dakota. Lillian married Joseph Rothschadl on November 20, 1945 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at Vodnany. They farmed five miles northeast of Tyndall until 1983, when they retired and moved into Tyndall. She was a member of the Catholic Foresters. Two of the things that Lillian will be remembered for are the eggs she provided to local residents and the baking that was done every Saturday. She was the right arm of Rich's Services until 1994, when she suffered a stroke and became a resident of the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center until her death on September 12, 2005 at the age of 84 years.
Surviving are her four sons: Joseph Rothschadl, Jr. of Tyndall; Robert (Nancy) Rothschadl of Scotland, South Dakota; Richard (Sue) Rothschadl of Tyndall; and Roger Rothschadl of Tyndall; one daughter, Rose (Leonard) Gebhart of Elkton, South Dakota; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Charles (Kathy) Cihak of Fort Worth, Texas and Wesley Cihak of Arlington, Texas.
Her parents, two brothers, Julius and Steven, and four sisters, Ester, Frances, Marie and Dorothy, preceded Lillian in death.
Lillian Rehurek, 96, Tyndall, died Monday (Aug. 27, 2001) at St. Michael's Hospital Nursing Home, Tyndall.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at United Methodist Church, Tyndall, with the Rev. David Reck officiating. Burial will be in Country Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Tabor. Pallbearers are Lisa Rehurek, Lesli Pintor, George Nohava, Oscar Pintor, Leonard Hisek and Kenneth Wittmeier. Petrik-Kelley Funeral Home, Tyndall, is handling arrangements.
Ludmilla Rundus was born March 28, 1905, near Blue Rapids, Kan., to Joseph and Pauline (Smercheck) Rundus. She graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1924. She attended summer school at Kansas State College in Manhattan and taught in rural elementary schools for six years. She married Frank J. Rehurek Oct. 20, 1931. They began the task of farming about seven miles east of Tyndall just off of U.S. Highway 50. They retired from farming in 1969 and moved into Tyndall.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Good Smaritan Guild, Circle II and the Order of the Eastern Star. Over the years she taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir.
She is survived by her son, Dan (Yvette) Rehurek, Portal, Ariz.; granddaughters: Lesli (Oscar) Pintor, Tucson, Ariz.; and Lisa Rehurek, Phoenix, Ariz.; and one great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, her parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Emma Marie (Bares) Renner, age 88, of Tabor, SD, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 11, 2004, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Rev. Joseph Puthenkulathil and Msgr. Carlton Hermann officiating. Burial will be in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Visitations will be 6-7 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2004, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with a 7:00 p.m. Scripture service and rosary. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor, is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Bill Woolm, John Seiner, Mike Seiner, Ben Vacha, Joe Vacha and Jason Johnson.
Emma Marie Renner was born to Anton V. Bares and Bozena (Vancura) Bares on April 4, 1916, on her parents' farm west of Tabor, South Dakota. She married Adolph F. Renner on January 27, 1947, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, South Dakota.
Emma was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor. She was also a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and the Catholic Workman Branch of Tabor. Emma enjoyed gardening and baking. Her family was important to her. She enjoyed her little dog, Teddy.
Those who will cherish her memory are her sons: Adolph A. (Ellen) Renner of Aberdeen, SD; Robert E. (Katie) Renner of Sioux Falls, SD; Joseph J. Renner of Tabor, SD; her daughters: Joan S. (Bob) Woolm of Charles City, IA; Margaret R. Vacha of Omaha, NE; and Agnes M. (Brian) Wenig of Gillette, WY; a sister, Helen (Bares) Schuch of Good Samaritan Home in Tyndall, SD; 22 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph F. Renner; her daughter, Rita Renner Seiner; her parents; her brothers: Anton Bares, Joseph Bares, George Bares, James Bares; her sisters: Marie Varilek and Beatrice Bares; and a great-grandson, Charles M. Foreshoe.
Wilfred W. Rueb slipped peacefully into the presence of the Lord on May 21, 2013 from his home in Christa Shores Senior Community. Wil was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Rueb on the family homestead located 3 and a half miles from Tyndall, S.D. on Sept. 18, 1920. At age 7, he lost his right eye while playing "horsey" with a broomstick. This early handicap launched a lifetime of vision challenges to overcome.
He attended a one room schoolhouse through 8th grade and each day he either walked or rode his horse to school. Later Wil entered Tyndall High School, graduating in 1939. The drought, dust storms, and grasshoppers of what is known as the "dirty thirties" did not stop him from fulfilling his desire to get a good education. After graduating from high school, Wil's grandmother urged him to move to Sacramento, Calif. That decision was a key to Wil's future.
On his way to California with his cousin, they were involved in a head-on collision in Idaho. He sustained major injuries as he was catapulted through the car windshield. His aunt read his name in the local newspaper and rushed to the hospital. He many times told of the miracle of healing because of her prayers.
When Will arrived in California, he furthered his education at Heald's Business College where he received a degree as a C.P.A. At that time, the U.S.A. was ramping up for World War II, and Wil saw an ad offering jobs at McClellan AFB.
Wil rose in rank and responsibility at McClellan AFB during his 30 years from the rank of GS 1 attaining the status of Logistics Executive, grade GS 15 plus. His record rise to a high level of management was unmatched for all government employees at McClellan. His duties included the logistics of the early warning system and all U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft worldwide.
In 1942, he married Alma Broeckel at the Tyndall Baptist Church where Alma's father, Emmanuel Broeckel, was the pastor. They were blessed with four children: Carol (Vern) Jungkeit, Dr. James (Joy) Rueb, Dr. Jerry (Sue) Rueb and Dr. Richard (Jenny) Rueb. Family and serving God were the top priorities for Wil and Alma. Wil directed mass choirs, led men's choruses, sang bass in quartets and kept up a busy solo schedule. One of Wil's greatest moments was singing in Holland with a full orchestra.
Wil's love of music continued into his retirement as he gave inspirational concerts in churches, hospitals, and scores of nursing homes. His motto was found on his business card which read, "Singing His Praises."
Wil was the hero of his children and the love of his wife. Wil and Alma were married for 70 and a half years.
Wil is survived by his loving wife, Alma, of Silverdale; daughter, Carol (Vern) Jungkeit of Poulsbo; son, Dr. Jim (Joy) Rueb of Poulsbo; and son, Dr. Jerry (Sue) Rueb of Huntington Beach, Calif. Dr. Richard Rueb, their dear youngest son, preceded him in death in 1990. Wil is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, each and every one of whom dearly loved and respected him.
Wil's powerful life and his living faith in his risen Savior will be celebrated on June 15, 11 a.m. at The Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove Memorial Park, Poulsbo.
Rev. Wayne L. Rager, age 85, a former Methodist pastor in South Dakota, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at Sanford Centennial Hospice in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Canton United Methodist Church, followed by burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wayne was born October 1, 1927 at Crofton, NE, the son of Clarence and Florence (Zurcher) Rager. He graduated from high school in Dallas, OR and later from Yankton College. He then completed seminary school in Washington, D.C.
Wayne was united in marriage to Mary Ann Damm July 31, 1949 in Yankton. They lived in several cities in South Dakota (Irene, Scotland, Tyndall, White, Hitchcock, Canton, Sioux Falls, and Madison) where Wayne served as pastor. He also served as a pastor in Huntingtown, MD. Wayne retired in 1990. Wayne enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed his pets, raising Bantam chickens, and compiling information for his family’s genealogy. Wayne a member of the Canton Masonic Lodge and served on the Colonial Village board of directors.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Ann; two sons, Daniel (Linda) Rager of Sioux Falls and Tom (Deb Simunek) of Luverne, MN; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, David, and two sisters, Pat and Sherrie.
Funeral services for Noel Raysby, 81 of Tyndall will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon, with burial in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be Friday from 5-6 p.m at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon, with family present.
Noel Raysby was born before his twin brother Neil to Paul C.and Louise (Ritter) Raysby on January 17, 1932. Noel passed away peacefully on May 22, 2013 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. When the twins were born their older brothers Lawrence, Gordon and Thorwald kept the wood stove stocked throughout the night to keep the new additions to the family warm on the 20 below zero winter night. Noel grew up with his family on a farm South of Avon and attended Trumbo Country School District #51 through the eighth grade. Although health issues kept Noel from serving his country, he was very patriotic and had great respect for our veterans. Noel married Mary Anne Merkwan on November 3, 1958 in Dante. Seven children were born to their union, Nyla, Barbara, Helen, Diane, Dale, Lloyd and Kathleen.
Noel loved the farm life and growing up along Choteau Creek. He remembered when his dad farmed with horses and then bought a new F30 Farmall. Noel was most proud when he had 100 head of stock cows, and farmed until he retired in 1998. He then worked part time for his son Lloyd. Noel had a passion for Farmall tractors, Harley Davidson motorcycles and horses. He and Mary enjoyed taking many short trips on their Harley. He always said that the cell phone was one of the greatest inventions, as he was able to keep in touch with his family with it. Noel was very proud of his large family and loved watching his children and grandchildren grow up. In 2009, Noel spent six months living in Georgia with his daughter and son-in-law and enjoyed talking about the tall trees, beautiful weather, the fact that there was no wind and riding his 3 wheel bike.
Noel is survived by his wife of 55 years and their children: Nyla of Avon; Barbara and Mark Marty of Omaha, NE; Helen and Paul Bailey of Norfolk NE; Diane and Terry Romkema of Avon; Dale and Vickie Raysby of Springfield; Lloyd and Susan Raysby of Avon; and Kathleen and Troy Abbott of Hernando, MS; and a special cat named Yellow. The extended family includes 12 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his twin brother Neil and wife Darlene of Geddes; sister Zona Robsahm and husband Leon of Sioux Falls; and three sisters-in-law: Neva Raysby of Avon, Lois Raysby of Tyndall and Cora Raysby of Avon.
Noel was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law Paul and Marie Merkwan and three brothers: Lawrence, Gordon and Thorwald “Shorty”.
Clarice Marie (Hubner) Reiff passed away on November 5, 2014 at the age of 81 at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne, MN after bravely and valiantly battling the disease, Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. at Miller West Funeral Chapel in Sioux Falls, SD. The committal service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery in Avon, SD followed by a gathering and lunch at the Avon Fire Hall.
Clarice was born on September 12, 1933 to Emmanuel and Pauline (Engel) Hubner and grew up on a farm north of Avon, SD. She received her education in Avon. Clarice spoke fondly of her grade school days at Myrtle country school and of her time on the farm. Clarice married Johnnie Reiff on December 13, 1957. They were blessed with four daughters – Pam, Sandy, Jill and Lora. Johnnie and Clarice raised their family in Avon until 1978 when they moved to Sioux Falls. They were married for 50 years when Johnnie passed away on April 12, 2008.
While in Avon, Clarice worked for a time at Avon Enterprises and also babysat, always loving the kids like her own. After the move to Sioux Falls, Clarice worked at Northwest Fabrics and then at Citibank. Clarice was a hard worker and rarely missed a day of work. She was a recipient of the Citicorp Service Excellence award.
Clarice was a self-taught sewer. She made many outfits for her girls during their school days. She was active in the Avon PTA, a member of the Avon Legion Auxiliary, First Presbyterian Church and a constant supporter of her kids’ activities. Clarice tended to a big garden every year and canned countless fruits and vegetables. She supported Johnnie throughout his career, taking care of the family and even buying the gifts that were safely tucked away in dad’s suitcase for him to give to the girls when he returned from his trips.
Clarice was an outstanding homemaker, baker and cook. Even as the family grew, Sunday dinners were a regular event. The grandkids loved her buns, cinnamon rolls, chicken, barbeque and almost everything she made. Both Johnnie and Clarice enjoyed having Alan & Carla Meiers and Jolene & Dan Sterner, her nephew and niece, living in Sioux Falls as they had many fun times together. Clarice bowled for many years and she loved crafts. Each family member has a special, sequined Christmas stockings that Clarice made as well as a blanket that she made for each of them. She sewed many costumes for their different occasions. Clarice made a quilt in honor of each grandchild for Project Linus for several years. She taught quilt tying to the kids and they helped her with these quilts.
Clarice loved her family, especially her 13 grandchildren. She loved spending time with them, helping them and watching their activities. Clarice had a special relationship with Ashley (Meiers) Mach and Courtney Meiers and thought of them as two more granddaughters. Clarice loved her four great-children and treasured their visits and the time together.
Clarice is survived by her children, Pam (Doug) Dooyema, Sandy (Ron) Soyland, Jill Hanson and Lora Reiff. She will always be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Andrew Dooyema, Katie (Jordan) Kopp, Amanda (Brad) Bullerman, Kelsey (Jake) Hendricks, Rachel Soyland, Samuel Dooyema, Ryan Soyland, Elijah Dooyema, Naomi Dooyema, Jeremiah Dooyema, Luke Hanson and Jed Dooyema as well as her great grandchildren: Olivia, Micah and Mason Bullerman and Ellianna Kopp. Also surviving her are her sister, Joyce Janssen, her sisters & brothers-in-law, Phyllis Hubner, Dale & Cleo Reiff, Bob & Joann Reiff, Ethel Reiff, Merle Reiff Anita Bitterman and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Clarice in death was her husband of 50 years, Johnnie, beloved grandson, Cole Hanson, parents, parents-in-law, sister Velma Meiers & her husband Lavelle, brother Burnell Hubner & his wife Minnie, brother Cliff Hubner, sister and brothers-in-law, Jim Janssen, Alma & Dale Nelson, Francis Reiff, Lloyd Reiff, Ray Reiff and Marvin Reiff.
Melvin E. Rempfer, age 68, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton with Reverend David Wildermuth officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton with military honors provided by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791, the South Dakota Army National Guard, and the Patriot Guard Riders. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 on Monday, November 17, 2014, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday at the church. Pallbearers are Garrison Brockberg, Kevin Kleinschmit, Clifford Luikens, Alvin Luikens, Ronald Luikens, and Dale Luikens. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Gunderson, Roger Anderson, Dennis Kirchhevel, Harold Schaeffer, Steve Kirchner, Gene Stogsdill, Ray Sparks, Rod Anderson, Todd Deville, Allen Sherman and his Kolberg Pioneer Family.
Melvin E. Rempfer was born September 17, 1946 in Scotland, South Dakota, to Edmund and Frieda (Luikens) Rempfer. He grew up on the farm south of Menno, South Dakota. He attended country school and then Irene High School graduating in 1964. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War and served his country from 1967 until 1968. He returned to Yankton after the war and married Nancy Sparks on May 20, 1972 in Yankton. He began working for Kolberg Pioneer in Yankton shortly before his marriage and continued working there for 37 years, retiring in 2009.
Melvin was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton, the Yankton VFW and the Sharpshooters Gun Range. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and camping with his family. He loved his Ford Trucks and enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, and NASCAR racing, especially Carl Edwards. He was known for his famous beet wine and his annual Super Bowl parties. Melvin was a man of few words and was very proud of his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, Brandon and Ava, watching their concerts and playing ball. He was a loving husband, great father who would do anything for his kids, and loved his family above all else.
Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Nancy Rempfer of Yankton; three children: Jason Rempfer of Yankton, Lisa (Todd Deville) Rempfer of Yankton; and Cory Rempfer of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two grandchildren, Brandon and Ava Rempfer; two sisters: Carol (Allen) Sherman of Scottsdale, Arizona and LouAnn (Rod) Anderson of Yankton; mother-in-law, Leona Sparks of Yankton; two sisters-in-law: Vicki (Gene) Stogsdill of Tabor, South Dakota and Julie (Steve) Kirchner of Yankton; brother-in-law, Ray (Dawn) Sparks of Yankton; many nieces and nephews and one great nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rita Schaeffer; brother, James Rempfer; and father-in-law, Melvin Sparks.
Willard Raabe, 88, a resident of Kingsville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 in Kingsville. He was born July 18, 1924 in Tyndall, S.D. to Albert Raabe and Mary Ann Tierney.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Violet Norene Raabe.
Mr. Raabe is survived by two sons, Gary Raabe (Lara) of Johnstown, Colo. and Dale Raabe (Rosalinda) of Kingsville; one sister, Donna Lubers of Yankton, S.D.; two grandchildren, Lindsey Taylor (Brian) of Superior, Colo. and Marcos Raabe (Anna) of Brownsville; and one great-granddaughter, Adalynn Taylor of Superior, Colo.
After graduation from high school, he joined the U.S. Army and served in Italy during World War II. Following his discharge from service, he moved from South Dakota to Wilmette, Ill. There, in the Chicago area, he worked for Jewel Food Stores for over 30 years, working his way from stock boy to district manager. In 1978, at the age of 53, he began his second career as a Mc- Donald’s Restaurant franchisee in Kingsville. Throughout his time in Kingsville, he became involved in the community, serving as president of the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce and on the Kleberg Bank Board of Directors and Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg Board. He was also a Javelina football supporter and loyal member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Despite his busy schedule, he never missed an opportunity to go play golf.
Visitation took place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 at the Turcotte-Piper Mortuary Chapel. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 521 East Doddridge Street, Kingsville, with the Rev. Allan C. Eckert officiating. Burial followed in Kingsville at Chamberlain Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Veterans of Kleberg County Military Funeral Detail. Services were entrusted to Turcotte- Piper Mortuary, 205 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville, Texas.
Dr. James Romkema, 57, of Orange City, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013, in rural Orange City.
There will be a funeral service on Saturday, April 27, at 1 p.m., at Living Water Community Church in Orange City. The Rev. Jason Van Wyk, the Rev. Jonathan Opgenorth, and the Rev. Raymond Weiss will officiate. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, at 5 p.m., at Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery in Springfield, South Dakota. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. on Friday, with the family present from 5-7 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are with the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City.
James Leroy was born on December 8, 1955, in Tyndall South Dakota, the son of Raymond and Phyllis (Tjeerdsma) Romkema. He was raised in Springfield, attended Logterman Elementary School, and graduated from Springfield High School. He made his confession of faith on June 13, 1977 at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, South Dakota.
He attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University in 1986.
On June 28, 1979, he married Barbara Jean (Weiss) at Trinity Reformed Church in Orange City. They made their homes in rural Minnesota and rural Iowa. They most recently lived in Orange City, where he was a large animal veterinarian with the Orange City Veterinary Clinic.
Jim enjoyed vacationing with his family, raising cattle, gardening, rock climbing, camping, playing board games, and woodworking. His family will remember his steadfast faith, quiet strength, generosity, humor, and devotion to friends and family.
Survivors include his wife of more than 33 years, Barb; four children, Craig Romkema, of Orange City; Erica Romkema, of Efland, North Carolina; Elena, and her husband, Jonn Ballam, of Cary, North Carolina; and Christopher Romkema, and his wife, Kimberly, of Omaha, Nebraska; his mother, Phyllis Romkema, of Springfield; and four brothers and a sister, Gary Romkema and Jay Romkema, both of Springfield; Joleen Romkema, of Chamberlain, South Dakota; Jerry Romkema, of Avon, South Dakota; and Paul Romkema, of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Romkema.
Emma E. Rauch, age 103, of Belvidere, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Emma Cacek was born March 5, 1904, in Tyndall, South Dakota, the daughter of Vincent and Anna (Zoldan) Cacek. She grew up there until the age of three when she moved with her family in a box car to Belvidere to live in a sod house on a claim her dad had filed on. She grew up there and went to grade school in Belvidere. Her freshman year she went to live with her brother Charley and his wife in Bridgewater, South Dakota. She returned to Belvidere for her sophomore and junior years. Because Belvidere had no senior year, she attended Rapid City High School her senior year, where she graduated Cum Laude in 1923. During WWI she and her sister Rose did the farm work and put up hay for fifty-four head of cattle. She started teaching in 1923 in the Belvidere Community.
In 1929, Emma married Walter Rauch and they farmed a few years then he did trucking in the Belvidere community and they made many trips with cattle to Sioux City. During WW II she worked in the Belvidere State Bank for L.A. Pier where she continued to work for fifteen years. Then she went back to teaching and taught at Edgemont for eighteen years. She taught art in Kadoka two years, then retired. All her life education was her primary interest. When she wasn’t teaching she served on the Belvidere School Board.
She moved to Avon in the late 1970’s to help with the grandchildren while Billy taught school and Janet ran the variety store known as B.J.’s. She became known in the community as granny to most everyone. One of her favorite sayings was "My wants are few, so I am content." She truly lived that life.
Emma was a 75-year member of the Kadoka Order of Eastern Star, belonged to the ZCBJ Lodge, Retired Teachers, the Belvidere American Legion Auxiliary, and later the Avon Auxiliary. She was baptized by Rev. Paul Strieb in the Presbyterian Church in Belvidere. She was an avid baseball fan, if not the Cubs, it was Todd and Travis in their baseball games.
She moved to the apartment in Midland following her 102nd birthday to be closer to her daughter. In October she entered the Philip Hospital Acute Care, where she resided until her death.
Emma is survived by her daughter Emily Sammons and her husband Ronnie of Midland; her daughter–in-law Janet Rauch of Avon; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; four step-great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. Emma was the last of her generation in the Cacek Family.
Emma was preceded in death by her husband Walter Rauch in 1970; her son William "Bill" Rauch in 1997; an infant daughter MaryAnn; and a great-grandson Devon Sammons.
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18, at the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday. Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Belvidere Community Church in Belvidere, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating. Interment was in the Belvidere Cemetery.
Dr. Edward L. Ruman, age 87, of 21 Elder Dr., Marquette, Michigan, died at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette on Saturday evening, March 1, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. In 1994, he moved into Jacobetti for care & supervision of his Pick's Disease.
Ed was born September 14, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Alois & Alice (Hladky) Ruman. They soon moved to the Czech farming community in southeastern S. Dakota where he grew up the eldest of 5 children. Ed spoke only Czech so when it came time to attend country school, the teacher fortunately spoke both Czech and English. This was the start of his educational career.
He graduated Valedictorian from Tabor High School, and then enrolled in the University of South Dakota, Springfield, where he earned a two year teaching certificate. This prepared him for teaching elementary classes in Tabor and the Tyndall one room country school.
In 1942, Ed enlisted in the Marine Corps. After 2 years of letter writing, he returned to Irene, South Dakota in 1944, to marry his college sweetheart, Esther Hinseth.
The newlyweds moved to Southern California where Staff Sargeant Edward worked until 1946, as an Aviator Mechanic and Inspector at the Naval Base in San Diego, CA & the El Toro Marine Base near Santa Ana, CA.
Back to the U. of South Dakota to earn a Business Education Degree and then on to teach high school in Lennox and Menno, where he was also recruited as the band instructor. He went on to attend the University of Colorado, Greeley, Co, receiving his MA and Doctorate of Education in Psychology and Guidance.
Ed and Esther moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa where he took a position as Coordinator of Off-Campus Student Teaching. In 1961, by now with family in tow, Ed accepted the call to become director of the Elementary Laboratory School at Eastern Montana College, Billings, MT. Ed and family were spirited away from the wild west of Montana to the remote, woodlands of the Upper Peninsula. There he became Chairman of Professional Laboratory Experiences at Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI. In 1968, he was named Professor of Education and Area Director of Student Teaching. In this capacity he directed the expansion of student teaching from J. D. Pierce Laboratory School to the entire U.P. and into Wisconsin. Ed retired from his career at NMU in 1983.
His professional activities included: membership in the National Assoc. of Teacher Educators serving on committees; Michigan Assoc. of Teacher Educators as Vice President and President; helped establish the U.P. Great Lakes Teacher Education Council, serving as executive secretary and treasurer; held a lifetime membership in Phi Delta Kappa (an education fraternity); 1964-1977, Board member of the Marquette-Alger Workshop, serving the developmentally handicapped; was a charter member of the Board/parents who developed the Sundara Group Homes. He worked tirelessly on the local, state and National Association of Retarded Children/Citizens Boards, serving as President of the Michigan Chapter of ARC from 1973-1975. He was also a member of the ZCBJ Star of S. Dak. Czech Lodge 71 and a lifetime member of the Czech Heritage Society.
He loved Esther, his girls, his German Short-Haired Pointer Spike, music and dancing (especially polkas and waltzes), playing pinochle with his S. Dak. family, traveling to the plains and mountains of the western United States, deer hunting in Montana, hiking to the Grasshopper Glacier, and locally up Hogsback and Sugarloaf Mountains. He loved picnics on the shores of Lake Superior, rock collecting anywhere and everywhere, and he loved his Czech heritage, the language, the culture, and the relatives he met while traveling throughout Czechoslovakia. He loved sauerkraut, potato dumplings, Jaternice, kolaches and Slivovice.
Ed is survived by his wife, Esther, of 63 years; daughters, Jeanne Ruman, Margo Ruman, Mary Ruman and her partner Bob Meyers, all of Marquette; a sister, Vlasta (Gerald) Miller of Tyndall, SD; brothers, Lumir (Marcy) Ruman of Tyndall, SD, Alois (Millie) Ruman of Tabor, SD and numerous nieces, nephews and their children. Preceding him were his parents, Alois and Alice Ruman; brother, Robert and his wife Irene Ruman.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008, 1:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette with Pastor Tim Bernard officiating. Following the service the family invites friends to a light lunch and a time for sharing stories and memories of Ed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jacobetti Home for Veterans Member Assistance Fund, Messiah Lutheran Church, Sundara House of Marquette or the Marquette-Alger Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
The family of Edward Ruman wishes to thank Dr. James Herron & the amazing staff of the D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans for their respectful and loving care throughout the years. Also thank you to Lake Superior Hospice. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home of Marquette is assisting the family.
Dorothy Reister, 75, Springfield, died Sunday (May 13, 2001) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Church of Christ, Springfield. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield.
She was born Dec. 23, 1925, at Delmont to Elmer and Tillie (Magstadt) Eaton. She lived with her parents, who farmed in the Tyndall and Springfield areas, until her marriage. She married Gust Reister on Nov. 6, 1954, at the First Presbyterian Church, Avon. Together they farmed until her husband died Nov. 26, 1962. She then moved to an acreage south of Tyndall and her parents moved in with her. She worked at the Beringer Cafe in Tyndall for a short time. After her father died, she moved into Springfield and took care of her mother.
She loved animals and being on the farm. She had a special love for her pet dogs, Benji and Snap.
She is survived by her cousin, Sue (Harvey) Erickson, Tyndall; and several cousins and second cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Verna Marguerite Raker, 78, Scotland, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Scotland, with the Rev. Mark Werner officiating. Burial is in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Pallbearers are Neta Halverson, Justin Halverson, Robert Raker, Nancy Ramsey, Mark Raker and Emma Raker. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today (Friday) at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland.
She was born on July 27, 1924 in Betts to Gottlieb and Marguerite (Poppe) Raker. She took care of and was cared for by many elderly friends over the years. She enjoyed playing bingo, cards and marbles and she also enjoyed the time she spent at the Senior Citizens. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and was known as quite a jokester. She enjoyed walking and could be seen walking all over town at any time of the day.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the V.F.W. Auxiliary.
She is survived by her brother, Herbert Raker, Scotland; two sisters: Ruth Aaseth, Portland, Ore., and Edith Anderson, Rapid City; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers.
Funeral services for Herbert R. Raker of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. David W. Ellis officiating. Organist will be Harriet Schaefer. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland with military graveside rites by the Paul Grosshuesch VFW Post #2966 of Scotland and the South Dakota Army National Guard Military Funeral Honor Guard. The pallbearers will be Herb’s grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland.
Herbert Henry Raker was born on Wednesday, May 11, 1921 at home in Plum, South Dakota to Gottlieb and Margaret (Poppe) Raker. At six years of age Herb entered the Beloit Orphanage School near Canton, South Dakota and stayed through the 8th grade. After that, he moved to Scotland South Dakota where he worked various jobs until entering the Army Air Force at age twenty. He served in the South Pacific during World War II and his unit was awarded two Presidential Unit Citations, and six Campaign Citations. Herb was honorably discharged in October of 1945, at which time he moved back to Scotland, where he farmed and worked for Scotland Transfer. On August 28, 1949, Herb was united in marriage to Vada Sunderman and together they raised five children.
Herb lived a full and happy life. Herb was unavailable to friends and family between the hours of 10am to 11am, as he dedicated his time to Bob Barker and the Price is Right. He will be remembered for his humor, love for gardening and the St, Louis Cardinals, and participation in the VFW. Herb was a great inspiration for his children and grandchildren for his hard work and dedication to family. He will be forever in our hearts and will never be forgotten. Herb passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Royal C. Johnson Memorial Veteran’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, having attained the age of 91 years, 8 months and 28 days.
He is survived by his wife Vada; his children: Neta (Turk) Peterka of Scotland, Mike Raker of Scotland, Cindy (Robert) Kvick of Sacramento California, Nancy (Jeff King) Ramsey of Riverside, Iowa, and Mark Raker (and friend Jinjer) of Scotland; ten grandchildren: Justin, Robert, Heidi, Heather, Niki, Erin, Kyle, Chelsea, Lindsey, Paige; a great-granddaughter, Savanna; a sister, Edith Anderson; and half-brothers Milo and Glen Hanson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gottlieb Raker and Margaret Raker Hanson; two brothers: his twin, Robert, and Donald; and three sisters: Ruth, Ethel, and Verna.
Funeral Services for Diane L. Reck, 62 of Springfield will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with burial in the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the church Friday from 5-7, followed by a prayer service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home of Springfield is in charge of the arrangements.
Diane Lynn Reck, daughter of Gordon and Irene (Vegter) Hart, was born September 27, 1950 at Grand Rapids, MI. She went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Diane attained the age of 62 years, three months and 28 days.
Diane attended school in Grand Rapids and graduated from Central Christian High School in 1969.
Diane married David Reck on December 29, 1970 at the Bethel Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. They were married by Dave’s father. Four children were blessed to their union.
Diane worked as a waitress for several years and also as a CNA at care facilities in Michigan. They moved to Archer, IA, where Dave served as a pastor and Diane babysat. She and another lady started a Bible Study there known as “OMO” - Our Morning Out- and it is still being held to date. The Reck family came to Springfield in 1991, where Dave began serving as pastor at the Emmanuel Reformed Church and Diane babysat. She loved little children.
Diane was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church and God’s Garden Circle. She made many banners for the church with Irene Schneider and helped with many VBS programs. Diane and her daughter Julie put together many Christmas programs for God’s Garden Circle and provided many bulletin boards at the church.
Diane was know for her crafts of all kinds. She loved to counter-cross stitch and sew. She made prom dresses and bride’s maid dresses for her daughters, as well as dolls of all kinds. Diane enjoyed playing the accordion and also was known for her cooking and baking-especially her 4-layer cake. She loved the color blue and angels. Diane was diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer’s in 2005. Throughout her illness, she remained gentle and kind, enjoying the simple joys of life. She’s free now.
Thankful for having shared her life are her husband Dave of Springfield; her children: Julie DeJong and husband Leon of Avon; Pam Johnson and husband David of Storden, MN; Angela Kleinschmit and husband Keith of Menominee, NE; and Tim and fiance’ Becky of Yankton; eight grandchildren: Samantha, Levi and Kory DeJong; September Johnson; Christian, Kelsay and Kody Kleinschmit; and Dilyn Reck; brother Garry and wife Marcia of Jenison, MI; sister, Pattie Gaddy and husband Doug of Grand Rapids, MI; her father; many relatives and friends of the family.
Diane was preceded in death by her mother; her paternal and maternal grandparents; an uncle; an aunt; and her best friend Beth Veenstra.
Frances R. Rokusek age 94, of Tabor, SD passed away early Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Avera St. Michael’s Nursing Home, Tyndall, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 28, 2013 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Rev. Joe Forcelle celebrating and Msgr. Carlton Hermann con-celebrating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will begin at 5 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, with a wake service at 7 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Frances was born March 7, 1917 in Brainard, NE to John and Frances (Novak) Fiala, and was one of three children. Frances graduated from Crete High School and married James Rokusek on March 25, 1940 in Oakes, ND. James was her lifelong soul partner whom she cherished forever. Frances and Jim spent 47 summers at Okobogi selling Sno Kones and Carmel Corn. The winter months were spent in Tabor at the Wonder Shop. She was a member of the Tabor Chamber of Commerce, Czech Heritage Society, Catholic Sokol Social Club, Tabor Senior Citizens Center, and a lifelong member of St. Wenceslaus Parish and Altar Society. She was a member of the Kortan-Hatwan American Legion Auxiliary of which she held many different offices and was especially honored to be Chaplain.
She is survived by her son, Tom (Norma) Rokusek of George, IA; daughter, Kay (Dave) Kline of Mitchell, SD; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James, parents, sister, Alice (Fiala) Rokusek and brother, John Fiala.
Funeral services for Thorwald “Shorty” Raysby, 88 of Avon will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Avon. Burial will be in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon, with military honors. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 7 at the church, followed by a prayer service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home of Avon is in charge of the arrangements.
Thorwald (Shorty) Raysby was born to Paul C. and Louise (Ritter) Raysby on June 3, 1924, South of Avon, SD. He died Thursday, January 17, 2013in Sioux Falls, SD, a brief resident of Dougherty hospice center.
Shorty attended grade school at Trumbo rural school south of Avon. He then farmed with his father until he entered the US Navy on June 19th, 1944. He served in the Pacific theater from the Philippines through Okinawa and was honorably discharged in May of 1946. After coming home he returned to farming with his father.
March 1st of 1951 he married Cora Hubner and they moved to a farm west of Avon. He continued farming and also ran a repair shop in Avon from 1959 to 1961. Three children were born of this union, Audrey, Karl, and Keith. In 1962 the family moved to the farm north of Avon where Shorty farmed for 50 years until he retired and remained living on the farm until his death. Shorty was a member of the Arthur Wissman Legion Post.
Shorty enjoyed a rich and fulfilling life. He greatly enjoyed solving problems and inventing solutions to resolve the challenges that arose on the farm. Among many of his inventions was a portable welder using a 1941 Buick engine for a power source which he then used to do welding work for many local farmers and businesses.
Shorty enjoyed all aspects of farming. He was fond of the animals on the farm but most especially his dog Roscoe. However Shorty’s greatest joy in life was his family which he spent the golden years of his retirement enjoying.
Thankful for having shared his life is his wife Cora, daughter Audrey and husband Ray Voigt of Avon SD, two sons; Karl and his wife Sandy of Tyndall, SD and Keith and his wife Candy of Norfolk, NE. The extended family includes 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild which all together were a great source of pride and enjoyment for Shorty. Shorty is also survived by his twin brothers: Neil and wife Darlene of Geddes and Noel and wife Mary of Tyndall; sister, Zona Robsahm and husband Leon of Sioux Falls; three sisters-in-law: Neva Raysby of Avon, Lois Raysby of Tyndall and Vivian Hubner of Tyndall.
Shorty was preceded in death by his parents, parents in-law (Alex and Rosa Hubner) and two brothers, Lawrence and Gordon.
Funeral services for Richard "Rusty" Rembold are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2004, St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Scotland, South Dakota. Clergy is Rev. David Ellis. Visitation is 3:00-9:00 p.m., with a prayer Sservice at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland, South Dakota. Casketbearers are Adam Hansen, Scott Plath, Norman Rembold, Roger Rembold, Willie Russaw and Michael Schumacher. Honorary casketbearers are Jim Rembold, Walter Rembold, Don Cisar, Curtis Green, Mark Araiza, Ray Beecher and Rusty's grandchildren. Interment is in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, South Dakota, with military rites by Scotland V.F.W. and American Legion posts.
Richard "Rusty" Rembold was born October 12, 1915, to Christian and Christina (Kraemer) Rembold on their Kaylor, South Dakota, farmstead. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kaylor, and attended Kaylor Elementary School and graduated the eighth grade. He was confirmed into the Lutheran faith at St. John's Lutheran Church. Rusty farmed with his family on the Rembold homestead north of Kaylor. He entered the Army Air Corps on November 6, 1942. Rusty served stateside and then in the Pacific Theater where he was stationed in Guam. He was honorably discharged from active duty on February 14, 1946. Rusty was united in marriage to Lois Newlon on July 14, 1946 at the First Baptist Church in Mitchell, South Dakota. To this union were born Barbara Ann, Marlene, Wanda, Roger, Joyce, Lillian and Joan. They farmed in the Kaylor and Parkston areas until 1954, then moving to Rapid City where Rusty took up carpentry. In 1958, they moved to Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, and farmed until returning to Scotland in 1960. He was a carpenter and owned and operated Rusty Rembold Construction in Scotland and the surrounding area until his retirement.
Rusty was a family man who will be missed for his jokes and stories. He enjoyed the company of both young and old. His interests included fishing, hunting, gardening, raising roses, playing cards, woodworking, collecting key chains and miniature tractors. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Scotland and served on its church council. He was also a member of the Scotland V.F.W. Post #2966 and the Scotland Historical Society. He became a resident of the Scotland Good Samaritan Center in December 2003. After suffering a stroke, Rusty died on Monday, May 24, 2004 at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland at the age of 88 years.
Grateful for having shared Rusty's life are his wife, Lois Rembold, of Scotland; his daughter, Marlene Rembold of Scotland; his daughter, Wanda (Larry) Dolejsi of Yankton and grandchildren Carrie (Willie) Russaw of Yankton, Melissa (Scott) Plath of Yankton, and Laura (Michael) Schumacher of Rapid City; his son, Roger (Rosa) Rembold of Kaneohe, Hawaii, and grandchildren Vince (Lori) Dydasco of Hawaii Kai, Elvin (Jolyn) Dydasco of Kaneohe, Hawaii, Jose (Misty) Dydasco of Honolulu, Hawaii, Millie Dydasco of San Mateo, California, and Lourdes (Edward) Pedemonte of San Francisco, California; his daughter, Joyce Brunken of Yankton and grandchildren Megan (Adam) Hansen of Pierre, South Dakota, and Jeff Brunken of Yankton; his daughter, Lillian (Elden) Helms of Creighton, South Dakota, and grandchildren Elizabeth, Emily and Eli Helms, all of Creighton; his daughter, Joan Rembold of Honolulu, Hawaii; 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Grace Caffey of Duluth, Minnesota; and eight nieces and nephews.
Rusty was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Ann; his parents, Christian and Christina Rembold; brothers Rueben and Clarence; sister Louise Burr; brother-in-law Robert Newlon; and nephew John Newlon.
Virginia Reigle of Running Water,SD departed her life on earth in Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Sept. 22.
Relatives and friends joined the immediate family at Ashburn Funeral Home in Plainview, NE on Sept. 25, 2012 for evening visitation and condolences. Morning Visitation was held prior to funeral services at Emmanuel Reform Church, Springfield, SD on Sept. 26, 2012 at 10:30 am with Pastor John McNeill officiating, with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery in Plainview next to her beloved mother Mary Bishop who proceeded her only child in death.
Survived by husband, Virgil Reigle; daughter, Kathlyn Reigle; son Tomas Reigle; granddaughter, Jessica Mullins; and her husband, Matt Mullins.
Virginia was born near Plainview. She and her mother soon moved into Plainview, where they remained together until she graduated from Plainview High School.
Virginia earned her Teachers Certificate at Wayne State Teachers College and began to teach elementary school in the Plainview area.
Virgil became an important part of Virginia’s life at that time, and they married on August 15,1948. The young couple chose Virgil’s hometown Brunswick,NE as their home for the next 30 years, where they built their family and business.
Virginia enriched her life further during those years. She earned her Bachelors of Arts degree in education with Magna Cum Laude honors from Wayne State Teachers College.
Virginia & Virgil also began creating a new home in Running Water, SD. This residence became a permanent home from the mid 80’s until her passing.
Virginia devoted her skills and time to the community. She was active in the churches she attended; Friends Church, Plainview,NE, Community Church, Brunswick,NE and Emmanuel Reform in Springfield, SD. She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star, 4-H, Hwy 37 Assoc. SD., Springfield Historical Society and numerous other causes.
Virginia will be most remembered for her act of kindness and service to individuals, including family, friends and strangers alike.
We, the immediate family have received countless expressions of support from those of you Virginia encountered on her life’s journey, and we are grateful.
Memorial for Virginia Reigle will be distributed to her chosen charities: American Diabetes Research Foundation Charles Swindoll Ministries Salvation Army Gideon Bible Ministries.
Services for Virgil Reigle (April 7, 1926 - January 7, 2013) age 86 of Running Water, SD. will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 11th at the Immanuel Reform Church in Springfield, SD. Visitation will be from 5-7PM. Thursday at the Ashburn Funeral Home in Plainview. Committal Services will be at 2 PM. Friday, at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Plainview.
Sarah Raabe, 91 Sioux Falls, died Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Luther Manor in Sioux Falls.
She was born Feb. 5, 1915 to Sara (Lako) and Oscar Van Asperen, Sr. She married Herbert Raabe on August 24, 1939 and to this union five children were born: Audrey (Gary) Stevens of Yankton, Arlys Oliver, Elaine Leraas of Sioux Falls, Larry (Lil) Raabe of Sioux Falls and Leland (Theresa) of Sioux Falls.
She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Oscar Van Asperen, Jr. (Mag) of Avon and Abe Van Asperen (Sally) of Seattle, WA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert; a daughter, Arlys; and two brothers.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. The funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Cemetery near Avon.
Funeral services for Theodore Raabe, 86, were Dec. 21 at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Barton Gray officiating. Interment was in the Lutheran cemetery with the Crosby Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Raabe was born Feb. 18, 1884 at Tyndall to Mr, and Mrs. Carl Raabe and died at a Wagner hospital Dec. 17, 1970. He was one of the first members of the Zion Lutheran Church. On Dec. 10, 1908 he married Elizabeth Heil and they farmed near Dante.
Survivors include a son, Herbert, Dante; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister, Dora Kerrger, Peoria, Ill., and a brother, William, Tyndall.
He was preceded in death by his wife, a daughter and seven brothers.
Funeral services for Sylvia Roth, 84 of Avon will be 10:30 am Friday, October 13, 2006 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Avon, with burial in the church cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the church.
Sylvia Margaret Roth, daughter of Emanuel and Amelia Buchholz, was born March 10, 1922 on a farm in Bon Homme County, SD. She died Monday, October 9, 2006 at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Viborg, SD. Sylvia attained the age of 84 years, six months and 29 days. Sylvia attended Vesper Country School through the eighth grade. She married Edwin Roth on March 18, 1941 at Hartington, NE. Eight children were born to their union. The family lived on a farm north of Avon and moved into Avon in November of 1979. Sylvia was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Avon and was a former member of LWML. Sylvia will be remembered for her great love for her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and baker and also enjoyed quilting, embroidery work, doing word searches and playing pinochle.
Thankful for having shared her life are her husband, Edwin of Avon; five sons: David and wife, Lorraine, Paul and wife, Lyla, Charles and wife, Vicki, all of Avon, Robert and wife, Delores of Aberdeen, and Gary and wife, Carol of Delmont; three daughters: Mary and husband, Wilbur Bauder of Scotland, Arlett and husband, Terry Richardson of Coloma, MI, and Ruth Ann and husband, Karl Robinson of Yankton; 21 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Esther Buchholz of Avon; and many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Sylvia was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mavis; two grandchildren: Melissa and Darin Roth; three brothers: Melvin, Roy and Wayne; and one sister, Goldie Schaefer.
Raymond R. Raabe, age 84, of Worthington, MN, and formerly of Hinton, IA and Tabor, SD passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at South Shore Care Center, Worthington, MN.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2008 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. David Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in the ZCBJ Cemetery, Tabor, SD. Visitations will be 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, (April 24, 2008) at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Kevin Raabe, Karen Morales, Lori Gardenr, David Recker, Darrin Recker, and Michelle Cuppy. Honorary pallbearers will be Teresa Maddox, Tammie Ded, Eric Koletzky, Craig Ruden, DeAnn Kloucek, and Vickie Raabe.
Raymond was born on March 2, 1924 to Herman and Katherina (Hoff) Raabe in Tyndall, SD. He was united in marriage to Delores E. Honner on September 26, 1945. Ray worked for the REA throughout the Midwest. He farmed in the Tyndall, SD area and was a farmhand in the Merrill and Hinton, IA area. After his retirement, Delores and he moved back to Tabor, SD. They managed the Beseda Hall in Tabor for many years. After Delores passed away, he moved to Round Lake, MN and then to the South Shore Care Center in Worthington, MN until the time of his death.
Raymond enjoyed fishing, bowling, and especially woodworking of which he had a great talent and handcrafted many doll cribs, bookshelves, bowls, and rocking horses.
His memory will always be cherished by his children: Gary (Kim) Raabe of Kennawick, WA, Arlis Ded and Tim Cuka of Tabor, SD, Arlo (Wayne) Koletzky of Port St. Lucie, FL, Renae (Edward) Recker of Alton, IA, Rena (Mike) Smith of Round Lake, MN, and Paulette Raabe of Sioux Falls, SD; 12 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren; 2 step Grandchildren; 9 step Great Grandchildren; 2 sisters, Evelyn Rokusek of Tyndall, SD and Ellen Roe of Sioux Falls, SD; 1 brother-in-law, Adolph Krcil of Yankton, SD; 1 sister-in-law, Marcella Kost of El Monte, CA and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores, his parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 Granddaughter, and 1 Great Grandson.
Services for Howard E. Robbins, 65, who died Wednesday (November 13, 1968) at a local hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at South Canyon Lutheran Church with the Rev. Peter Hinrichs officiating. Burial will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Elk Point, with services conducted by the Rev. Kermit Rye. Behrens Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Robbins was born in Elgin, Ill., May 15, 1903, to Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Robbins, who preceded him in death. He moved with his parents to South Dakota as a child and attended school in the Tyndall area.
He married Mary Goss, Dec 2, 1924 at Elk Point and resided there until 1960 when they came to Rapid City, Robbins worked as a carpenter and building contractor.
Survivors include his window; two sons, Doyle E. of Elk Point; Russell "Buzz," Jackson, Wyo,; a daughter, Mrs Dale (Janice) Ludy, Jacksonville, Ark; three brothers, Ernest, Charles and James "Rollie," all of Rapid City; 10 sisters, Mrs Con (Fern) Felton, Olympia, Wash.; Mrs. John (Muriel) Schaffhausen, Tyndall; Mrs. Edna Szymanski and Mrs. Shirley Black of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs John (Olive) Cochran, Mrs. Wilda Vinson, Mrs. Lester (Dorothy) Hansen, Mrs. Emery (Mildred) Zimmer, Mrs. Otto (Eleanor) Bruns and Mrs. John (Beulah) Thomas, all of Rapid City, and six grand-children.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence J. and Walter.
Guy E. Robbins, 90, a Rapid City resident, died at a Yankton hospital Monday (May 2, 1967).
He was born at Springfield, Dakota Territory, Aug 18, 1876. Robbins lived in that area for many years and homesteaded in Charles Mix County. He also lived for a time at Tyndall and Hermosa before coming to Rapid City.
Robbins was a carpenter and building contractor prior to his retirement in 1948.
He married Delia Centennial Allen, May 5, 1895, at Tyndall. The Robbins' were married 72 years.
He is survived by his widow, Delia; four sons, Howard, Ernest and James (Rollie) all of Rapid City, and Charlie of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 10 daughters, Mrs John (Olive) Cochran, Mrs. Edna Szymanski, Mrs. Wilda Vinson, Mrs. Shirley Black, Mrs Lester (Dorothy) Hansen, Mrs. Emory (Mildred) Zimmer, Mrs. Otto (Eleanor) Bruns, Mrs. John (Beulah) Thomas, all of Rapid City, and Mrs. Conrad (Fern) Felton of Olympia, Washington, and Mrs. John (Muriel) Schaffhausen of Tyndall.
Robbins was proceeded in death by two sons.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Behrena Morturay with the Rev R.R. Palzer officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
Diane M. Rokusek of Mitchell, SD and formerly of Tyndall, SD, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, in Mitchell, South Dakota at the age of 47 years.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2006, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Tyndall, with the Rev. Dean Schroeder officiating. Music will be provided by organist Rachel Starwalt. Honorary casketbearers are Joshua Langley, Megan Langley, Jenna Wilhelm, Christopher Rokusek and Anya Rokusek. Casketbearers are Mike Rokusek, Doug Hetzel, Jason Rokusek, Trevor Rokusek, Jeremy Rokusek and Chris Hetzel. Interment is in the Tyndall Cemetery, Tyndall, South Dakota.
Diane Marie Rokusek was born on December 25, 1958, in Yankton, South Dakota to Wilbert and Evelyn (Raabe) Rokusek. She was baptized on April 19, 1959, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Yankton. She was confirmed on June 7, 1974, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Tyndall. Diane graduated from Tyndall High School in 1977 and completed a secretarial course at Mitchell Vo-Tech in 1978. She was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Mitchell. She enjoyed reading, craftwork, working in her yard caring for her lawn and flowers, and collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. Diane especially loved spending time with her family.
Diane is survived by a son, Brant (Megan) Rokusek of Mitchell; her mother, Evelyn Rokusek of Tyndall; two sisters: Sharon Hetzel and Kay Langley, both of Tyndall; three brothers: Larry (Linda) Rokusek of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Wilmer Rokusek of Tyndall; and Mike (Lisa) Rokusek of Tyndall; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She is preceded in death by her father, Wilbert Rokusek; a brother, Curtis Rokusek; her maternal and fraternal grandparents; and a brother-in-law.
Thomas W. Ruppelt, 81, Springfield, died Thursday (Nov. 13, 2003) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
His funeral is at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield. Burial is in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield, with military honors. Visitation is 10 a.m.-7 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service, at Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield.
Tom was born July 20, 1922, at home near Springfield to Thomas A. and Helen (Dreesmen) Ruppelt. He was baptized at the Baptist church, Omaha, Neb., in 1938. He received his first eight years of education at Quinn School in rural Springfield. He attended the first two years of high school in Omaha and graduated from Springfield High School in 1941. He joined the Army in 1942. While in the military he attended Kansas State until he was sent overseas when the Battle of the Bulge started. While there he received the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. After recovering from his wounds, he was sent to Japan. After being discharged from the Army in 1946, he came home and started farming near Springfield. Tom married Violet E. Boese Feb. 27, 1947. Besides farming, he also had a dairy, a feedlot operation and did carpentry work for Alfred Stockholm. He retired from farming in 1985 and moved into Springfield.
Tom was a member of the Baptist church in Tyndall. He will be remembered for his interest in American history, woodworking, coin hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and visiting with his many friends. In later years he enjoyed helping his wife make quilts for individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties.
Survivors include his wife, Violet, Springfield; three daughters: Shirley (Dennis) Miles, Sioux Falls; Catherine (Keith) Mercer, Blunt; and Ruth (Patrick) Hemen, Huron; one son, Daniel (Nancy) Ruppelt, Springfield; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Helen Salanitro, St. Louis; one brother, George Ruppelt, Springfield; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one brother.
Funeral services for Violet Ruppelt, 84 of Springfield are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with burial in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present from 7 to 8 at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield.
Violet Esther Ruppelt, daughter of Gustav and Katy (Ries) Boese, was born October 22, 1926 at Dolton, SD. She died unexpectedly Sunday, May 8, 2011 at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center in Pierre, SD. Vi attained the age of 84 years, six months and 17 days.
Vi attended grade school at various country schools and then graduated from Freeman High School. She went to Freeman Junior College for one year and then taught school until her marriage to Thomas W. Ruppelt on February 27, 1947.
Vi and her husband farmed west of Springfield where she was a hardworking farmwife and mother. They retired and moved into Springfield in 1985. Tom died November 13, 2003.
Vi was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Worship and Service Circle at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield.
Vi loved flowers and gardening. She will be remembered for her many quilts she made for the needy.
Thankful for having shared her life are her children: Shirley Miles and husband Dennis of Sioux Falls, Catherine Mercer and husband Keith of Blunt, Ruth Hemen and husband Patrick of Huron, and Daniel and wife Nancy of Springfield; 12 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Glen and wife Phyllis of Springfield; and many relatives and friends.
Vi was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother Robert.
Funeral services for Gary Ruppelt, 58, of Springfield, will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. Prayer Service at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield.
Gary Dean Ruppelt was born February 17, 1953 at Tyndall, SD, the son of George and Leona (DeGroot) Ruppelt. He died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at his home in Springfield after a year long battle with cancer. Gary attained the age of 58 years, eight months and 19 days.
Gary graduated from Springfield High School in 1971. He served in the National Guard for six years in Springfield.
Gary married June Simek on August 31, 1979 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. He worked for the City of Springfield for several years and then drove the mail truck.
Gary was a member of the Springfield Community Bible Church.
Gary will be remembered for his love of going to his children’s sporting events, being a proud supporter of Jackrabbit volleyball, traveling, coin collecting, riding roller coasters, dates with his girlfriend, playing softball and being a Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife June, of Springfield; five children: Amanda (Brandon) Souhrada of Tyndall; Katie (Ryan) Love of Bennington, NB; Jason of Brookings; Elizabeth and boyfriend Pat DeBoer of Brookings and Michael of Brookings; two grandchildren: Nicholas and Kenzley Souhrada of Tyndall; special friend of the family, Jeff Wu of Seattle, WA; parents, George and Leona Ruppelt of Springfield; six brothers: Jim (Julie) Ruppelt of Lincoln, NB; Bob (Deb) Ruppelt of Tyndall; David Ruppelt of Tyndall; Bill (Laura Ann) Ruppelt of CO; Phil (Janie) Ruppelt of TX and Jay Ruppelt of Yankton; two sisters: Sandra (Rich) Gamradt of Brookings and Mary (Jim) Bradshaw of Canton; mother-in-law, Vi Simek of Scotland; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Woodrow Simek.
Helen, Ripple, age 92 of Yankton passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Lesterville with Rev. Joe Forcelle officiating. Burial will be in the Polish Cemetery, rural Lesterville. Visitations will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Scripture service at 8:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers are: David Walloch, Kenny Sayler, Joe Walloch, Steve Fryda, Jared Stark and Aaron Pietz.
Helen was born on August 27, 1920 in Yankton County to William and Mary (Nedved) Pishek. She attended Country School near Tabor and graduated from Tabor High School in 1939. After high school, she cleaned and did housework for many people in the surrounding area then in 1949, she went to work at the Pioneer Bakery in Yankton. On February 16, 1949, she was united in marriage to Edwin Ripple at the Congregational Church in Yankton. Helen and Edwin farmed for many years in Yankton County until they both retired. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lesterville, SD. Helen loved traveling, gardening, tending to her flower gardens, but especially enjoyed playing the accordion. Helen and Edwin did not have children but enjoyed always meeting friendly people and smiling faces.
Helen is survived by two nieces, Gladys McCoy of Clermont, FL and Ruth (Paul) Ehmcke of Woodbury, MN; a nephew, Richard Hubacek of Sandy, OR; six great nieces, nephews, and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Clara Johnson, and five brothers: Louis, Edward, Ernest, Henry and William Pishek.
John Rokusek, 96 years old, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, in Miami Beach, Florida.
John will long be remembered in the Tabor area as "John the Barber" who always gave handfuls of candy to the children and was open for business every day even Wednesday and Saturday nights to accommodate the farmer's schedule. John was also Lawrence Welk's barber when he broadcast on WNAX radio in Yankton in the 1940s. A Tabor native, John was a barber for 70 years retiring in 1996 at the age of 88 years. His barbershop on Tabor's main street will long be remembered with the Czech sign, "Rokusekova Ceska Holirna."
John married Alice Teresa Fiala on Aug. 25,1949, in Oakes, North Dakota. They married at a double wedding ceremony where brothers John and Jim married sisters Alice and Frances.
John retired to Ft. Myers, Florida in 1999 with Alice (Fiala) Rokusek, his wife of 63 years. Throughout his life he was a healthy and vibrant person, living life to the fullest. During the past year, life challenged him with poor health. As a result, he had been a patient for the past four months at the Specialty Care Unit of the Miami Heart Institute in Miami Beach, Florida.
He will always be remembered for his love of hunting and fishing. His barbershop was always adorned with the trophies of his efforts. As a resident of Tabor, he served as the town treasurer and manager of the Tabor baseball team in the 1940s and early '50s. He was also active with the Tabor Fire Department in the 1930s and '40s. He and his wife Alice danced Beseda in the community for more than 20 years. In 1983 he was selected as South Dakota's Barber of the Year.
John has been a long-time member of the Catholic Workman, Catholic Sokol Social Club, Czech Heritage Preservation Society and the Tabor Chamber of Commerce. He served in the Air Force during World War II and was stationed in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He is a long-time member of Kortan-Hatwan Legion Post No.183 of Tabor. While in Florida, he was a member of the Czech and Slovak Cultural Club in North Miami. He is a lifelong member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor where he served as an usher for many years. In Florida, he attended St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Ft. Myers.
John was born in Tabor on Nov. 7, 1907, to John and Cecilia (Petrik) Rokusek. He attended the St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and the Omaha, Nebraska Barber School.
John is survived by his wife, Alice; daughter, Dr. Cecilia Rokusek; son-in-law, Dr. Kevin Kennedy of Ft. Myers, FL; brother, James of Tabor and Helen (Rokusek) Kirk of Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Leonard and George; and sister, Mary (Rokusek) Kozak.
The funeral and visitation are being planned for late March or early April in Tabor at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Burial will be at the St. Wenceslaus Church Cemetery under the direction of the Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor.
Alice Teresa (Fiala) Rokusek, 89, went to join her husband John in heaven on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004. Alice died unexpectedly at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Naples, Florida where she was recuperating from a broken leg and pneumonia. She had been doing well and was scheduled to go into rehab in two days.
Alice Fiala was born on Feb. 22, 1914, to John and Frances (Novak) Fiala in Brainard, Nebraska. She was the eldest of three children. As a young girl, her family moved to Oakes, North Dakota. There she attended elementary school and graduated from Oakes State High School in 1932. She attended two years of normal training at Oakes High. She worked in North Dakota during the school year and would come to Tabor, South Dakota, during the summers to stay with her aunt and uncle, Mr. And Mrs. Joe Palensky and to care for her Grandmother Novak. It was while she was in Tabor that she met her husband John, who was a barber in the barbershop right next to the Palensky home. It was a love story made in heaven. Brothers John and Jim Rokusek married sisters Alice and Frances Fiala on March 25, 1940. John and Alice would have been married 64 years on March 25th.
Alice was a spark of energy and graciousness to all who knew her. She had a love for life each day that was so powerful that all who knew her had such joy whenever they were with her.
After marrying John, Alice worked in Hruska's Grocery Store for several years before joining the U.S. Postal Service. She worked at the Tabor Post Office for 30 years retiring in May 1978. Alice will always be remembered for her news writing. Alice was a correspondent for the Yankton Press and Dakotan for more than 45 years. She wrote the "Tabor News" for the Tyndall Tribune for more than 35 years. She will always be remembered for her love of writing and for the detail she put into each wedding story or birthday party she would feature. Alice always knew when out-of-town families were visiting the area and she wanted to make sure their visit was noted in the Tabor news.
Alice retired to Ft. Myers, FL in 1999. While living there she enjoyed traveling throughout Florida. She also took several trips with her daughter, Cecilia, to Washington, D.C. She was active in the American Czech -- Slovak Cultural Club in North Miami, Florida, where she had been a member for the last several years.
Alice was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Kortan-Hatwan Post 183. She served numerous leadership offices in the Auxiliary while she lived in Tabor. Alice was also a member of the Catholic Sokol Social Club where she served as the group's first female president. Together with John, Alice was active in the Czech Heritage Preservation Society and Tabor Beseda. They both loved to dance and in their younger days, never missed a local dance. Alice was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and was a long-time choir member at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Alice was a long-time member of the Yankton Business and Professional Women's Association where she held local, regional, and state leadership offices. Alice is a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor. While in Florida, she attended St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Ft. Myers.
Alice will never be forgotten for so many beautiful reasons but she will always be remembered in Tabor for her popcorn stand that she operated for more than 50 years each Wednesday and Saturday night and for Czech Days. People came back each year for her "special" butter-topped popcorn. In 2000, Alice sold the popcorn stand to the Dennis Provondra family of Tabor who has maintained her legacy.
Alice is survived by her loving daughter, Dr. Cecilia Rokusek and son-in-law, Dr. Kevin Kennedy, both of Ft. Myers, Florida; a sister, Frances (Fiala) Rokusek of Tabor; and numerous nieces and nephews. For the past two years, their loving friend and daily companion, Millie Nowicki of Ft. Myers, FL, assisted Alice and John in their home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents; and her younger brother, John Fiala of Oakes, North Dakota.
Funeral services are pending with the Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor.
A memorial service for Marlene Rembold of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. David W. Ellis officiating. Organist is Harriet Schaeffer. Inurnment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland.
Marlene Lois Rembold was born on Friday, April 15, 1949 at Scotland, South Dakota to Richard and Lois (Newlon) Rembold. She graduated from Scotland High School in 1967. Following high school, she attended Concordia College in St. Paul, Minnesota. She worked for the Veteran’s Administration in St. Paul, Honolulu, Reno, and Sioux Falls. She later returned to Scotland to help her aging parents, but continued to work for the VA by working online and traveling to Sioux Falls. Marlene was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Scotland Historical Society. She loved her birds and dogs. She enjoyed crafts, furniture refinishing, needlework and always decorated her house for the holidays. Due to poor health, she entered the Yankton Care Center, later returning home for a short time. She was a resident at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland, Autumn Winds in Yankton, and the Wakonda Heritage Manor. Marlene went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Lewis and Clark Specialty Hospital in Yankton at the age of 63 years, 7 months, and 2 days.
Marlene is survived by four sisters and one brother: Wanda Dolejsi of Yankton, Roger (Rosa) Rembold of Kaneohe, Hawaii, Joyce Brunken of Yankton, Lillian (Elden) Helms of Creighton, Joan Rembold and Mark Araiza of Honolulu, Hawaii; many nieces and nephews; a goddaughter, Melissa; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Lois Rembold, sister Barbara Rembold in infancy, brother-in-law Larry Dolejsi, and niece Carrie Russaw.
Louis Rezac, 83, Dante, died Friday (Jan. 4, 2002) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Funeral mass is at 10:30 a.m. today (Monday) at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Dante. Burial is in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Dante. The Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Wagner, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Jan. 7, 1918, at Greenwood to James and Mary (Kozel) Rezac. He attended Lone Tree School. He entered the Civilian Conservation Corps at Ft. Meade, Sturgis. On Sept. 10, 1940, he married Mary Emma Slaba at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Geddes. In 1942, he purchased a farm south of Dante and lived there the remainder of his life. He was an Archer Oil dealer for 55 years.
He was an active member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Dante; Catholic Workmen and Fr. Desmet Council of Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; his children: Darlene (Robert) Kolda, Yankton; Stephen (Arlene) Rezac, Dante; Dorothy Fink, Delmont; LaVern (Marcella "Sally") Rezac, Dante; Daniel Rezac, Yankton; Romaine (Ruby) Rezac, Sioux Falls; Juliann (Paul) Tolsma, Avon and Michael (Laurie) Rezac, Renner; a brother-in-law: Paul Vogt, Sioux Falls; a sister-in-law, Helen Rezac, Springfield; 26 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three grandsons, two brothers, two sisters and a son-in-law.
Helen M. Rezac, age 84, of Tabor, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2003, at Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton, after a short bout with cancer.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2003, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating and Msgr. Carlton Hermann concelebrating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery, Tabor. Visitations will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday (today) at St. Wenceslaus Church, with a scripture service followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. Kostel Funeral Home of Tabor is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers are Joe Rezac, Jim Rezac, Pat Anderson, Marty Koch, Robert Kortan and Joe Vlcek.
Helen was born August 13, 1919, on the family farm west of Tabor to Rose (Bloch) and Albert Mudloff, Sr. She attended the rural Blachnik school until 8th grade, graduating with spelling awards. She then worked as hired help on area farms.
She married Stanley V. Rezac on October 1, 1940, and they lived on the Rezac family homestead. They were married 57 years until Stanley's death in July 1997. She spent many days cooking and ironing for hired help on the Rezac Hereford farm. She was an excellent cook with her Czech recipes handed down from generation to generation.
Helen loved to read, dance, travel with her husband, and go out with her friends. She also loved the countryside. She belonged to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, the Catholic Workman, and the Altar and Rosary Society in Tabor. She will be missed dearly by family and friends.
She is survived by one son, Kenneth Rezac and wife Janet, Tabor; one daughter, Janet and husband Ron Burbach, Hartington, Neb.; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Clara Croisettier, Nampa, Idaho.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; one infant daughter, Mary; her parents; 2 brothers, Albert Mudloff, Jr. and infant brother Frank; and two sisters, Rose Kortan and Frances Herman of Tabor.
First Lt. Donald F. Reynolds, 25, is missing in action since Feb. 2 (1944) in Italy, according to a telegram from the war department received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reynolds, of 5641 Pacific Street.
He was called to active duty in July, 1940, following his graduation from Creighton university, where he was a lieutenant colonel in the ROTC. After reporting at Fort Snelling, Minn., he was transferred to officers' training school at Fort Benning, Ga.
As a replacement officer in the infantry he arrived in Italy in September, 1943.
Helmuth Walter Rembold passed away peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery at Scotland, SD on Monday, October 19th. He was born on January 5, 1916 to Martin and Chrisitina Ketterling Rembold. He was the 6th of seven children, all deceased.
Walter graduated from the U of Minn. with a Geological Mining degree. He worked in mining and drilling in the Western States and served in the Navy. After the war he joined the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co. and retired in 1981 when he was Assistant Manager of Michigan Mines. Walter and Joyce lived in Ishpeming, MI until they became permanent residents of Green Valley, AZ.
He leaves his wife, Joyce, of Green Valley; sister-in-law Lucille Rembold of Freeman, SD; special niece, Sherry (Rembold) Smith of Vermillion, SD; and special nephew, Ron Rembold of St. Lawrence, SD; as well as other family members.
Walter belonged to Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley, AZ.
Olivia Reimann, 91, died Wednesday (Nov. 6, 2002) at the Tripp Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Salem Lutheran Church, Parkson, with burial following in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the Clements-Wiese Funeral Home, Parkston.
She was born April 27, 1911, in Hutchinson County to Jacob and Theresia (Brost) Grosz. She grew up on a farm northeast of Tripp. She married Max W. Reimann Feb. 4, 1940, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Kaylor. They farmed southeast of Parkston on the Reimann family homestead until 1945 when they moved to a farm northwest of Scotland. They farmed there until 1976 when they retired and moved to Parkston. Her husband died in 1982.
After her retirement, she became very involved in serving Salem Lutheran Church in many ways, including the Altar Guild, quilting, choir, Bible study and helping to prepare meals ofr special occassions.
Her life revolved around her church and her family. She was very hardworking, she helped provide for her family by involvement in the dairy operation, by raising and processing poultry and by growing a huge garden. She was an excellent cook and loved to make kuchen.
She is survived by three sons: Erwin (Joan) Reimann, Rapid City; Robert (Carold) Reimann, Olivet; Larry Reimann, Sioux Falls; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and her husband.
Eleanor Anna May Rames, 86, Kalispell, Mont., died Thursday (Oct. 10, 2002) at the Immanuel Lutheran Home, Kalispell. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Mortuary, Kalispell, with the Rev. Darold Reiner officiating. Memorial services will also be held in Scotland, at a later date.
She was born Feb. 3, 1916, at Freeman, to William Allin and Hattie K. (Hammond) Roach. She attended country school through eighth grade and lived with her older sister in Olivet, while attending high school. She married Dwight Rames in 1937 at the parsonage in Canton. They made their home in Sioux Falls. She worked in a packinghouse and her husband worked road construction. She then worked for 16 years as a psychiatric aid at the South Dakota Human Services Center. Her husband died in 1986. In 1987, she moved to Kalispell, where she attended Trinity Lutheran Church and took up Tole Painting.
She enjoyed working and also found time to read and bake.
She was a member of the Methodist Church and attended the women's study club.
She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Tweet, Kalispell; two sons: Douglas Rames, Greeley, Colo.; and Marlowe Rames, Great Falls, Mont.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband and one daughter.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 12, for Jess Willard Rames, 87, Madison, who died Sept. 8, 2002, at Beverly Healthcare. The Rev. Bruce Iverson will officiate in Trinity Lutheran Church at Madison. Organist will be Doris Walker and soloist will be Gary Randall. Entombment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery at Scotland, with the Rev. Dennis Hansen officiating. Visitation will begin Wednesday afternoon, with the family present at 7 p.m., at the Ellsworth Funeral Home.
Rames was born April 17, 1915, at Olivet to Herman and Susie (Dean) Rames. He graduated from Olivet High School in 1932 and attended Eastern Normal School in Madison for two years. He taught and coached at Volga for two years. He graduated from State College in Brookings in 1938 with a B.S. degree. He married Alma Hofer on Aug. 11, 1936, at Milbank.
He became associated with Northwestern National Life Insurance Co. of Minneapolis in 1936. He entered the Navy in 1944, serving as an officer on the USS Pickaway. He was on most of the South Sea Islands and made eight trips across the Pacific Ocean. He joined the Ball Insurance Agency in 1946 and late purchased the agency. He was active at Trinity Lutheran Church, where he taught Sunday School and served as Sunday School superintendent as well as chairman of the congregation. He was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary.
Survivors include his wife, Alma of Madison; a son, Glen of Madison; two daughters, Mary (Fred) Rittberger of Hermosa, and Mona (Rev. Dennis) Hansen of Sioux Falls; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lenora Gustafson; two brothers, Dwight and Clarence; and a son-in-law, Cliff Anderson.
Funeral services for Gottlieb Raker, 81, will be at 1:30 pm Sunday at the First United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert Larsen officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery with the Schmidt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. There will be Military Rites at graveside.
Mr. Raker was born Dec. 1, 1890 at Lennox to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Raker and died March 16, 1972 at the local hospital. He served in World War I and has been a member of the American Legion for move then 40 years.
He married Marguerite Poppe.
Mr. Raker was a dealer and in the trucking business, managing the elevator at Plumb and the Farmers elevator at Scotland until retiring in 1955.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Ruth) Aaseth, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Ed (Edith) Anderson, Hill City; Mrs. Ethel Grossman, Rapid City, and Verna Raker, Salix, Iowa; two sons, Donald, Middleton, Wis., and Herbert, Scotland; 16 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.
One sister, Swanee Buss, Lennox; three foster sisters, Mrs. Grace Goeken, Mrs. Swanee Slupe, and Mrs. Leah Jenner, Scotland, and three foster brothers, Robert Huisman, Sibley, Iowa, and Herman and John Huisman, Scotland.
Funeral services for David W. Radtke, 91, will be at 9:30 am Tuesday at the First United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert Larsen officiating. Burial will be at the Rosehill Cemetery under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home.
Mr. Radtke was born Dec. 25, 1880 at Magnolia, Iowa and died Dec 25, 1971 at the local nursing home.
On Sept. 11, 1900 he married Frances Whitney at Little Sioux, Iowa and they homesteaded at Kadoka in 1903 and lived there until moving to the Scotland area 1932. The couple celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary last September.
Survivors include his widow; Three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Beatrice) Rodney, Mojave, Calif.; Mrs. Clarence (Bernice) Muhmel, and Mrs. Bernadine Morris, Scotland; three sons, Lawrence, Santa Anna, Calif.; Mertan, Wright, Minn.; and Oliver, St. Cloud, Minn.; 20 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; and a brother, Arthur, Sioux City.
William “Bud” Rohla Jr., 82, of Sheridan passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Westview Healthcare Center.
William was born on March 7, 1929, in Wagner, South Dakota to William and Helen (Petrik) Rohla. He attended school in South Dakota and Oregon and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1947. He then attended Southern Normal Teachers College and taught school in Bon Homme County for two years. He married Dorothy Novak on June 7, 1948. They had two daughters Lynette and Renee. They moved to Webster, South Dakota in 1956 where they remained until 1981. While living in Webster, Bud was employed by East River Power and Electric until 1981 when they moved to Sheridan Wyoming. He was employed by Sheridan-Johnson REA as a line superintendent until he retired in 1989.
Bud’s love of his family and grandchildren were extremely important to him. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, playing cards, doing projects around home and spending time with his family. Dad, Grandpa Bud, will be missed by us all.
Bud is survived by his daughters: Lynette Newell (Craig) of Okoboji, IA, and Renee Meyer (Joe) of Sheridan, WY. His grandchildren: Barrett Newell Tritle (Nathan) of Flagstaff, AZ, Alyssa Newell Granquist (Aaron) of Iowa City, IA, Christopher Meyer (Tonja) of Sheridan, WY, Brandon Newell (Heather) of Minneapolis, MN, and Matthew Meyer (Mandolyn) of Sheridan, WY. His great grandchildren: Samuel and Layne Tritle of Flagstaff, AZ, Sydney and William Granquist of Iowa City, IA, and Emma and Benjamin Meyer of Sheridan, WY.
Memorials for Bud may be made to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter at 84 Eastridge Road, Sheridan, Wy 82801.
A Rosary for Bud will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Kane Funeral Home with Deacon Joe Kristufek officiating. A private family Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on a later date. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Roy W. Rissky, age 86, of Mitchell, SD died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Avera Brady Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday October 13, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Burial and Military Rites will be at Servicemen’s Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday October 12, 2012 at the Will Funeral Chapel with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM.
Roy W. Rissky was born in Edgeley, North Dakota, on January 3, 1926 to Tony and Blossom (Anderson) Rissky. He died on October 7, 2012, in Mitchell, South Dakota. Roy lived in Edgeley until 1936 when his family moved to Verona, North Dakota, where his father was a rural mail carrier.
Roy joined the Navy after graduating from high school and was stationed in Pensacola, Florida, in the V-12 Naval Program for Flight Training. After his service in the Navy he attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Along with his brother Ben, he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Roy finished his Bachelors and Masters of Science in Chemistry at Northern State in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Roy married Olive (Kelder) on June 5, 1952, in Verona, North Dakota. They raised five children. After his retirement, Roy and Ollie enjoyed 17 warm winters in Mesa, Arizona. This past June, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Roy began his teaching and coaching career in Tyndall, South Dakota. They moved to Mitchell, South Dakota in 1956 where he taught high school chemistry and physics until his retirement in 1987. Roy also taught Summer Science Institute classes at the University of South Dakota and Dakota Wesleyan University. Mr. Rissky truly had a love of learning and a passion for teaching.
His favorite time of the year was fall when he could go hunting with his boys and good friends. Roy was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a lifetime member of N.E.A, S.D.E.A and Sigma Xi Society. He was also a member of the American Legion, Elks and Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Grateful for sharing his life are his wife Ollie of Mitchell, 5 children- Patty (David) Ploof of Rapid City; Barb (Terry) Newman of Aberdeen; Roy David (Lorraine) Rissky of Tecumseh, Kansas: Mike (Nancy) Rissky of League City, Texas; Jim Rissky of Mobridge.; seven grandchildren- Caitlin (Chris) Podoll, Tyler Newman, Michelle Rissky, Kellie Rissky, Nicole Rissky, Kiley Rissky, Jenna Rissky; one brother, Ben (Dorothy) Rissky, Modesto, California and several nieces and nephews.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ellen Schaunaman.
Funeral services for Lloyd A. Reiff, 92, of Avon will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Avon, with Pastor Lorney Van Gerpen officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon, with military honors. Visitation will be at the church from 4-5 p.m. Friday, with the family present and then a 5 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will resume Saturday morning from 11 a.m. to the time of service.
Lloyd Albert Reiff, son of George and Marie (Radtke) Reiff, was born November 16, 1919 on a farm near Tyndall. He died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Wagner Community Memorial Hospital. Lloyd attained the age of 92 years, 10 months and 19 days.
Lloyd received an eighth grade education. He was a farm hand at Centerville before going to work at two different factories every day in Racine, WI. Lloyd joined the U.S. Army in February of 1942, during WW II. He served in various places in the Pacific Islands, where he trained and earned his Ranger certificate. Lloyd was honorably discharged in September 1945. He returned home to farm until his retirement.
Lloyd married Ethel Marie Mount on April 11, 1953 at Avon. Four children were blessed to their union.
Lloyd was a member of the Arthur Wissman American Legion Post for over 60 years and was a past commander. He also was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Farmer’s Union in Avon.
Lloyd enjoyed farming, raising cattle, attending cattle sales and gardening. He was proud of all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s achievements.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife Ethel of Avon; his children: Tom and wife Jo of Parkston, Deb Voigt and husband Wally, Richard and wife Nina, all of Avon, and Kay Shumock and husband Bryan of Bethlehem, PA; 10 grandchildren: Amy and husband Matt Yost of Avon; Nikki Reiff and fiance’ Brent Weller of Sioux Falls, Riley Reiff of Canton, MI, Eric and Brady Reiff of Parkston, Lance and Amanda Reiff of Avon; and Kara, Ericka and Kali Shumock of Bethlehem, PA; two great grandchildren: Emma and Lydia Yost; two brothers: Dale and wife Cleo and Bob and wife Joann, all of Avon; three sisters-in-law: Merlie Reiff of Avon, Clarice Reiff of Sioux Falls, and Anita Reiff Bitterman of Washington; one brother-in-law, Ronald Mount of Avon; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law; one sister, Alma Nelson; four brothers: Francis, Marvin, Ray and Johnnie; two sisters-in-law: Joyce Merkwan and Ruth Ann Mount; and two brothers-in-law: Dale Nelson and Robert Mount.
Johnnie Reiff, 76, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Avon, died at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD on April 12, 2008.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Miller West Funeral Chapel in SIoux Falls. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Avon from 5-7 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Avon with burial in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon, with military honors. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie Richard Reiff was born on September 4, 1931 in Avon, South Dakota to George and Marie (Radtke) Reiff. He died on April 12, 2008 at the age of 76 years, 7 months and 8 days.
Johnnie grew up on a farm south of Avon. He attended Avon High School and graduated in 1949. Johnnie served in the U.S. Army, including active duty in the Korean War from May 6, 1952 to February 5, 1954. Johnnie attended Southern State Teacher's College in Springfield, South Dakota graduating in 1959 with a degree in English. In the summer of 1959, he began his employment with the South Dakota Department of Transportation in Tyndall. He continued working for the D.O.T. in both Yankton and Sioux Falls. After 37 years of service, he retired in 1996. Johnnie was inducted into the South Dakota Department of Transportation Hall of Honor in 1997.
Johnnie married Clarice Hubner on December 13, 1957. This past December, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. To this union four daughters were born. Johnnie and Clarice raised their family in Avon until 1978 when they moved to Sioux Falls.
Surviving Johnnie are his wife of 50 years, Clarice, his daughter Pam Dooyema and her husband Doug of Luverne, MN, his daughter Sandy Soyland and her husband, Ron, of Sioux Falls, SD, his daughter Jill Hanson of Colorado Springs, CO, and his daughter Lora Reiff of Sioux Falls, SD. Also surviving him are his 13 grandchildren: Andrew, Katie, Kelsey, Samuel, Elijah, Naomi, Jeremiah and Jedidiah Dooyema, all of Luverne, MN; Amanda Bullerman and her husband Brad of Adrian, MN; Rachel and Ryan Soyland of Sioux Falls, SD; Cole and Luke Hanson of Colorado Springs, CO. Other survivors include his brothers Lloyd and his wife Ethel, Dale and his wife Cleo, Bob and his wife Joann, his sisters-in-law Joyce Janssen, Phyllis Hubner and Myrtle Reiff, all of Avon, SD, and Anita Bitterman of Everett, WA, his cousins, nieces and nephews and their families as well as many friends.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his mother and father, sister, Alma Nelson, brothers, Francis, Marvin and Ray, brothers-in-law, James Janssen, Dale Nelson, Cliff Hubner, Lavelle Meiers and Burnell Hubner, sisters-in-law, Minnie Hubner and Velma Meiers.
Funeral services for Lawrence Raysby, 88, of Avon, will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 26, 2007, at the First Presbyterian Church, Avon. Burial is in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon, with military honors. Visitation is Thursday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel, Avon, followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service Thursday at the church.
Lawrence C. Raysby was born April 13, 1919, in rural Avon, South Dakota, the son of Paul and Louise (Bitter) Raysby. He was called home by the Lord on Monday, October 22, 2007, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Lawrence reached the age of 88 years, six months and nine days.
Lawrence attended Avon High School and graduated in 1938. He then farmed in rural Avon until entering the United States Army on March 27, 1942. He landed in Normandy on Utah Beach on 6-8-1944, two days after D-Day. He served in the European Theatre Operation (ETO) and was awarded a Purple Heart for his valor and bravery. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged on July 5,1945. Lawrence was extremely patriotic with a strong love of his country. He had a deep interest in politics and was a dedicated Democrat. After his discharge, Lawrence returned to Avon and joined his family in farming.
Lawrence was united in marriage to Lois (Cermak) Carpenter on August 19, 1957. They lived in rural Avon until 1960, when Lawrence began his career at the US Postal Service. He worked as a sub clerk at the Avon Post Office until 1963, when he became a rural mail carrier. Lawrence was transferred to the US Postal Service in LeMars, IA in April of 1974. He served there until August of 1977. At that time the family returned to Avon where he continued as a rural mail carrier until his retirement on January 2,1987.
Lawrence was a member of the Arthur Wissman American Legion Post #150 for over 50 years. He served as adjutant in the early 1970's. Lawrence was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian and the First Presbyterian Church, both in Avon.
Lawrence will be remembered for his passion of reading, doing crossword puzzles and his enjoyment of gardening. He was dedicated to exercise and loved walking. His children describe him as an honorable, responsible and dedicated role model. He adored his lovely wife Lois with whom he enjoyed 50 years of marriage. He was a loving husband, brother and outstanding father to his children. Lawrence also thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his 12 grandchildren. He took great interest in their activities and encouraged them to the best they can be in all that they do.
Blessed for having shared his wonderful life are his wife Lois, of Avon; four daughters: Carmen (Carpenter) Krcil, Des Moines, IA; Belinda (Carpenter) Beeson (Terry), Dante; Cheryl (Raysby) Park (John), Sioux Falls; Julie Raysby, Sioux Falls; two sons: Richard Carpenter, Mitchell; and Michael Carpenter, Avon; 12 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three brothers: Thorwald (Cora) Raysby, Avon; Neil (Darlene) Raysby, Geddes; Noel (Mary) Raysby, Tyndall; sister, Zpna (Raysby) Robsahm (Leon), Sioux Falls; sister-in-law, Neva Raysby, Avon; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gordon Raysby.
Services for Gordon Raysby, 80, of Avon will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. Burial is in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon, with military honors. Visitation will be Monday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon. A prayer service with Masonic and Eastern Star services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, at the church.
Gordon Raysby was born September 18, 1926 on his grandfather's homestead south of Avon, SD, the son of Paul and Louise (Ritter) Raysby. He passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall, SD after a 12 year battle with cancer. Gordon attained the age of 80 years, one month and 30 days.Gordon attended Avon High School through the tenth grade. In 1945, he bought a truck and hauled grain and gravel until 1950, when he entered the Korean War with the 45th Inf Division as a radio operator/lineman. He served in Japan and Korea until September of 1952. Upon his return home from Korea he continued with his trucking and gravel business.On August 30, 1953, he married Neva A. Kloucek and they made their home in Yankton, where they were both employed on the Gavins Point Dam. In 1959, they moved to Chamberlain and he continued in the construction business. In 1962, he moved to Platte, continuing in the construction business until his retirement in 1996.While at Platte, Gordon was a member of the hospital board for nine years, was a 54 year member of the American Legion, a 40 year member of Doric Lodge #93, where he was Master of the Lodge for seven years, served on the SD Board of Custodians of the Work for the Grand Lodge of South Dakota for eight years. He served as a Grand Lodge officer in 1990-91 and 2002-2003. Gordon had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 42 years and served the Grand Chapter of South Dakota as Worthy Grand Patron in 1984-85. He was a member of Elriad Shrine, Sioux Falls, Yankton Scottish Rite and the Big Bend Shrine Club, Chamberlain.
Gordon will be remembered for his love for construction work, collecting rocks and woodworking.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife, Neva, of Avon; four brothers: Lawrence (Lois) and Thorwald (Cora), all of Avon; Neil (Darlene), of Geddes and Noel (Mary), of Tyndall; a sister, Zona (Leon) Robsahm, of Sioux Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents.