OBITUARIES FROM THE BOWDLE PIONEER Information provided by Judy Huber, huberj@btigate.com THE BOWDLE PIONEER March 19, 1992 JAKE FINKBEINER Jake Finkbeiner, age 82, of Roscoe, died at St. Luke's Midland Medical Center in Aberdeen March 14, 1992. Religious service in paper. Jake Finkbeiner was born March 30, 1909 at Jud, N.D., to Lena (Forkel) and Otto Finkbeiner. At age eight he moved with his family to northeast of Roscoe. He lived there until he married Katie Diegel Oct. 30, 1932 at Roscoe Lutheran Church. Work and locations in paper. He is survived by his wife, Katie of Roscoe; one son and daughter-in-law: Delbert and Martha Finkbeiner of Roscoe; two sisters: Lena Ohm of Albert Lea, MN and Anne Sonnenfeld of Lodi, CA and two grandchildren: Michael Finkbeiner of Aberdeen and Silka Finkbeiner of Roscoe. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. THE BOWDLE PIONEER March 19, 1992 DOROTHY HAUPT BURR Services for Dorothy Haupt Burr were held March 4, 1992 in Hudson, CO. She died Feb. 28, 1992 after an extended battle with cancer and was interred at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at Denver, CO. Dorothy Haupt was born in Bowdle, Aug. 21, 1927 to longtime Bowdle residents, Katherine and Ernest Haupt. She was the eldest of the six Haupt children. After graduation from Bowdle High School she married John Burr and moved to the Burke area where they farmed fro many years. Three sons were born to their union: Douglas Burr of Hudson, CO; David of Thronton, CO and Donald of Lochbuie, CO. After moving to Colorado, Dorothy Burr worked for many years as dietician for Hudson Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Elaine Anderson. Survivors include her husband, three sons, three sisters: Lois McDermed of Commerce City, CO; Maybelle Greiss of Aberdeen and Grace Hough of Brandon and one brother: Harris Haupt of Rapid City. THE BOWDLE PIONEER April 30, 1992 BERNARD GABRIEL The funeral for Bernard Gabriel, age 82 of Ipswich, was April 22 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ipswich with the Rev. Marvin McPhee officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Hein Funeral Home in Ipswich. He died Monday, April 20, 1992 at Colonial Manor in Ipswich. Bernard Gabriel was born Jan. 10, 1910 to Ignatz and Marian (Weigel) Gabriel in Faulk County near Onaka. He attended school in Onaka. He married Carolina Meier at Roscoe Sept. 14, 1930. They lived in Onaka where they had a produce business. He later did carpenter work, road construction and did some livestock trucking. He retired in 1983. Work and club work in paper. Survivors include his wife of Ipswich; two daughters: Mrs. Clem (Lorraine) Binfet of Ipswich and Mrs. Melvin (Gladys) Schumacher of Hoven; four brothers: Paul Gabriel of Sioux City, IA; Leo Gabriel of Ft. Pierre; Frank Gabriel of Bowdle; Lawrence Gabriel of Harrold; four sisters: Kate Keller of Clatskaine, OR; Elizabeth Giesinger of Worthington, MN; Ann Lentz of Hartington, NE; Phyllis Nichols of Sioux City, IA; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters. Pallbearers were Bruce Schumacher of Gettysburg; Bob Lehman of Canton; Donald Miller of Ipswich; Joe Meier of Aberdeen; Leo Gabriel of Ft. Pierre and Lawrence Gabriel of Harrold. THE BOWDLE PIONEER April 30, 1992 OTTO BUECHLER Otto Buechler, age 68 of Billings, MT died April 5, 1992 following a stroke. He was the son of the late Fred J. and Mathilda Buechler of Terry, MT and a nephew of Magdalena Schlecht of Bowdle. THE BOWDLE PIONEER May 7, 1992 RAYMOND W. NELSON Services for Raymond W. Nelson, age 93, of Aberdeen, were April 28 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bowdle. More on service in paper. Death came swiftly in the early morning hours April 24, 1992, at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center in Aberdeen. Raymond Nelson was born March 14, 1899 at Chicago, IL, to Andrew and Anna Nelson, Losing his mother at a very early age, he was placed in an orphanage when he was four. At age six he entered Glenwood (IL) Military School where he remained until age 14 when he was sent by train to the Bowdle area where he was placed in contract to Fred Mertz until his 21st birthday. He married Elsie Hagele June 10, 1924 at Bowdle. they farmed many years in the area. More on work and community involvement in paper. He leave his wife, Elsie of Aberdeen; two sons: Kenneth Nelson of Aberdeen; three daughters: Venerva Kraft of Renton, WA; Lavonne Rohrbach of Bowdle and Julie Buechler of Litchfield, MN; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Arthur. Pallbearers were grandsons: Troy, Terry and Chris Nelson; Mark and Rich Rohrbach and Craig Buechler. Honorary pallbearers were his grandson, Bob Kraft; granddaughters: Linda Carrier, Jeanne Pesicka, Deann and JoLee Nelson, Lori Blinder, Patti Buechler and all his relatives and friends. Ushers were grandsons: Alan Nelson and Jami Rohrbach. Organist was Willis Kiesz of Long Lake. A duet was sung by Lloyd and Beverly Bender of Long Lake. THE BOWDLE PIONEER May 7, 1992 EZRA HAEGER The funeral for Ezra Haeger, age 80 was held at Hazen and Jaeger Funeral Home in Spokane, WA. Burial followed at Riverside Memorial Park. Mr. Haeger was born in North Dakota and lived in Reardan and Spokane from 1949 until moving to Oakdale, CA in 1983. He retired from the Washington Water Power Co. in 1974. He married Elizabeth Lorenz in Java on Nov. 1, 1932. Survivors include his wife; one son, Virgil Haeger of Oakdale, CA; one daughter, Betty Christensen of Flint, MI; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and a niece, Mrs. Elmer (Martha) Schmierer of Bowdle. THE BOWDLE PIONEER May 21, 1992 BENJAMIN BERG Benjamin (Ben) Berg, age 88 of Ipswich, died at the Ipswich Colonial Manor May 10, 1992. Religious service in paper. Benjamin (Ben) Berg was born at LaBarsky, South Russia, August 5, 1903 to Christian and Katherine Neumiller Berg. In 1911, at the age of 8, the family moved to the United States and settled northeast of Akaska where he attended school. He became a U.S. citizen in 1938. He married Esther Wagner at Selby, June 17, 1930. They made their first home at Rockham. Work and community information in paper. No death date for her. He married Johanna Van Berkel Rodenberg at Rapid City July 24, 1976. She died Oct. 16, 1985. Survivors include one son: Gene Berg of Mesa, AZ; three daughters: Mrs. Bernice Wietgrefe of Ipswich; Mrs. Darrell (Alice Julia) Kulm of Rapid City and Mrs. Vernon (Geraldine) Filler of Quincy, WA; 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, one son, 10 brothers and one sister who died in infancy and were buried near Rosenfelt, South Russia. THE BOWDLE PIONEER May 21, 1992 ADELINE BADER Mrs. Ervin (Adeline) C. Bader, age 72 of Aberdeen and formerly of Roscoe, died at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center May 14, 1992. Religious service information in paper. Adeline Spitzer was born Jan. 20, 1920 at rural Roscoe to John and Rosina (Kapp) Spitzer. More on personal life in paper. She married Ervin H. Bader, Oct. 5, 1941 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Roscoe. to this union one son, John A. Bader was born. More on work in paper. Survivors include her husband of Aberdeen; one son: John A. Bader of Aberdeen; one sister: Mrs. Joe (Ann) Prisbe of Roscoe; one brother: Erwin Spitzer of Roscoe and two grandchildren: John C. Bader and Sarah K. Bader of Aberdeen. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister: Alma Kiesner of Harlingen, TX. THE BOWDLE PIONEER May 28, 1992 JOHN R. DUENWALD John R. Duenwald, age 80 of Hoven, died May 21, 1992 at MedCenter One in Bismarck, ND. Religious services in paper. John R. Duenwald was born Aug. 31, 1911 at rural Hoven to Den Duenwald and Mary (Minnerath) Duenwald. He attended rural and parochial schools in the Hoven area. He married Marie Schaefer Oct. 10, 1940 at Hoven. Work and club information in paper. Survivors include his wife of Hoven; one son: Arnold W. Duenwald of Hoven; one daughter: Irma L. Duenwald of Mitchell; three brothers: Anthony Duenwald of Lebanon; Clem Duenwald of Bead Lake, WA and Lloyd Duenwald of Pierre; two sisters: Genevieve Cizadlo of Omaha, NE and Leona Clarke of San Pablo, CA and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Pallbearers were Denis Arbach, Duane Karst, William Duenwald, Gordon Huber and Bob Dries, all of Hoven; Vern Kaiser of Tolstoy. THE BOWDLE PIONEER May 28, 1992 GERHARDT BAUMAN Gerhardt Bauman, age 82 of Hosmer, died at Lake Area Hospital in Webster May 22, 1992. His funeral was May 26 at St. John Lutheran Church in Hosmer with the Rev. Bruce Falksen officiating. Burial was at Bethany Cemetery in Hosmer under the direction of Miller Funeral Home in Bowdle. Gerhardt Bauman was born at Java July 7, 1909 to Frederick and Christina (Fiechtner) Bauman. He grew up in the Java area where he attended rural school. He and his brother-in-law were partners in the Bowdle Garage. He later owned a filling station at Bowdle. He farmed for three years with his father, east of Java, prior to his marriage to Hildegarde Jakober March 8, 1936 at Hosmer. They made Hosmer their home where he owned and operated the Gable's Hardware Store for 56 years. Music and organization information in the paper. Survivors include his wife Hildegarde of Hosmer; one son: the Rev. Dr. Paul Bauman of Sheboygan, WI; one daughter: Mrs. David (Margaret) Trefz of Webster and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Pallbearers will be Michael Bauman, Matthew Trefz, Clarence Bauman, Roger Wentz, Frank Gisi and Elmer Fauth. THE BOWDLE PIONEER May 28, 1992 PETE IMBERY The funeral mass for Pete Imbery, age 87 of Hosmer was May 21 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hosmer with Father Richard Fox officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery in Hosmer under the direction of Miller funeral Home in Bowdle. He died May 17, 1992 at the Senior Citizens Home in Hosmer. Peter Imbery was born Dec. 17, 1904 at Hosmer to Siegfred and Barbara (Striefel) Imbery. He married Frances Schoch Nov. 8, 1926 at Hosmer. They farmed until 1933 when they moved to Hosmer. Work and club information in paper. Survivors include three sons: Leslie Imbery of Beecher, IL, Harlan Imbery of Isleton, CA and Louis Imbery of Crete, IL; three brothers: John Imbery and Ben Imbery, both of Aberdeen and Frank Imbery of Parkston; four sisters: Margaret Zimmerman, Badel Davis and Mary Beers, all of California and Claudia Rowlette of Aberdeen; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sept. 12, 1982, an infant son, one brother and four sisters. Pallbearers were Scott Imbery of Lewisville, TX; Layne Imbery of Steger, IL; George Imbery and Melvin Imbery of Aberdeen; Frank Gisi and Lance Bonen of Hosmer. THE BOWDLE PIONEER May 27, 1993 CLINTON D. BLUMHARDT Clinton D. Blumhardt, age 59 of Leola, died at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center May 19, 1993. A Memorial Service was held May 24 at St. James Lutheran Church at Leola with the Rev. David Wildermuth officiating. Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen was in charge of arrangements. Cremation was held at Riverside Cemetery Association Crematory at Fargo, ND. Clinton D. Blumhardt was born August 5, 1993 at Bowdle to Hugo and Jacobina (Weiss) Blumhardt. He grew up and attended school at Bowdle. He graduated from Bowdle High School in 1951. He married Arliss Schlepp July 14, 1953 at Bowdle. They made their home and farmed in the Bowdle area. He entered the U.S. Army in 1955 and served until his discharge in 1957. In 1958 they moved to Leola where he worked for the Soil Conservation Service. In 1975 they bought and had been operating the Hiway Cafe in Leola. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, the Leola Country Club, the American Legion and was a retired Leola Volunteer Fireman. He is survived by his wife, Arliss of Leola; three sons: Craig Blumhardt of Jamestown, ND; Wayde Blumhardt of Waterloo, IA; and Miles Blumhardt of Ft. Collins, CO; two daughters: Debra Peterson of Wayne, NE and Beth Blumhardt of Fargo, ND; one brother: Rodney Blumhardt of Littleton, CO; one sister: Chloe Olsen of Arvada, CO and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Honorary casketbearers were his grandchildren: Eric Blumhardt, Adam Blumhardt, Jaime Schneider, John Schneider, Tyler Schneider, Samuel Blumhardt, Jane Blumhardt and Hannah Blumhardt. THE BOWDLE PIONEER May 27, 1993 CHRISTINE SWEDA Christine Sweda, age 95 of Hosmer and formerly of Lewiston, MT, died May 21, 1993 at the Hosmer Senior Citizens Home. her funeral was May 25 at the Tolstoy United Methodist Church with the Rev. Al Schmierer officiating. Burial followed at the German Zion Congregational Cemetery at Tolstoy under the direction of the Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. Christine Lippert was born Oct. 17, 1897 at Odessa, South Russia to Elizabeth (Jakober) and Jacob Lippert. she moved with her family to America when she was 1 1/2 years old. They farmed near Onaka. She grew up and attended school in that area and recalled many farm labor days. She married Fred Trefz at Tolstoy in 1919. They made their home in Tolstoy. Later she moved to Bowdle and then to Hosmer. She later moved to Aberdeen where she worked for Gerharter Processing Plant. It was in Aberdeen that she met and married Sam Ackerman. They were married for three years when he was killed in a car accident. In 1949 she moved to Lewiston, MT. She married Andrew Sweda there in 1951. This is where they made their home. He died in 1983. Christine Sweda returned to South Dakota in April 1988 and made her home at the Hosmer Senior Citizens Home. Survivors include two sons: Bill Trefz of Hawthorne, CA and Lloyd Trefz of Poway, CA; one daughter: Elenore Green of Grants Pass, OR; one brother: Edward Lippert of Aberdeen; 23 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchilren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, two sons, two daughters and one grandson. Casket bearers were Martin Trefz and Larry Trefz of Tolstoy; Leonard Lippert of Aberdeen; Art Eisenbeisz, Jr. and Derek Eisenbeisz of Bowdle and Albert Stoecker of Hosmer. THE BOWDLE PIONEER May 27, 1993 DONNA J., TABATHA J. JAMES A. AND JOEL SWANSON The funeral for Donna Swanson, age 25; her daughter Tabatha 6; and sons James, 3 and Joel, 17 months, was Tuesday, May 25 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hosmer. Father Richard Fox was the officiating clergy. Burial was in the church cemetery west of Hosmer with Hein Funeral Home of Ipswich in charge of the arrangements. Donna, Tabatha and James Swanson died May 21, 1993 at Hosmer. Joel Swanson died May 23, 1993 at the University of Minnesota's Variety Club Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. Donna Jean Rath was born Sept. 7, 1967 to Gary and Carolyn (Gisi) Rath at Aberdeen. In 1971 she moved with her family to Minnesota and then to Lead. She attended elementary and high school in Lead. She married Carl Swanson on March 1, 1986 at Lead. She had worked at the Dorsett Nursing Home in Spearfish and Sturgis Community Health Center. She attended Black Hills State University for two years. In March 1993 she and her three children moved to Hosmer, where she managed the Legion Club. She was planning to attend northern State University in Aberdeen in the fall of 1993. Tabatha Swanson was born Sept. 3, 1986 at Rapid City. She attended kindergarten at Edmunds Central Hosmer Attendance Center. James Aaron Swanson was born May 16, 1990 at Rapid City. Joel Aaron Swanson was born Dec. 1, 1991 at Spearfish. Survivors include Donna Swanson's parents of Hosmer; one brother: Bruce Rath of Lead; three sisters: Mrs. David (Julie) Dittus of Fairmont, ND; Mrs. Roger (Peggy) Gant of Lead; and Mrs. Ray (Sheryl) Weisbrod of Novato, CA; and her maternal grandmother, Caroline Gisi of Hosmer. She was preceded in death by one brother, her paternal grandparents and her maternal grandfather. Casketbearers for Donna will be Hosmer American Legion Post members: Daniel Salwei, Arnold Wiederrich, Alex Heier, Milbert J. Gutjahr, Elmer Fauth and David Heier. Casketbearers for Tabatha will be Joe Gisi, Tom Gisi, James Gisi and Dr. Paul Gisi. Casketbearers for James will be Mark Gisi, Brian Gisi, Delbert Rath and Mark Wicka. THE BOWDLE PIONEER June 17, 1993 TED C. SANDMEIER Theodore C. Sandmeier, age 78 of Aberdeen and formerly of Bowdle, died June 7, 1993 at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center at Aberdeen. His funeral was June 11 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bowdle with the Rev. Steven Handorf officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery in Bowdle under the direction of Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen and Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. Theodore C. Sandmeier was born May 18, 1915 in Logan County near Lehr, ND to Karl and Sophia (Wahl) Martel and was later adopted by Christ and Maria (Schick) Sandmeier. He grew up and attended rural school north of Bowdle. He farmed northwest of Bowdle. He married Mary Huft Oct. 28, 1937 at Bowdle. He continued to farm and from 1980 to 1984 he worked at Steve's Amoco in Bowdle. He enjoyed flying, hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bowdle where he ushered and was a choir member. He was also a former township clerk. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Aberdeen' three sons: Emil Sandmeier and wife, Gladys of Bismarck, ND; Roland Sandmeier and wife, Sharon of Roscoe; and LeRoy Sandmeier and wife, Betty of Java; three daughters: Mrs. Ted (Kathleen "Kathy") Nipp of Aberdeen; Darlene Sandmeier of Minneapolis, MN; and Mrs. Rocky (Arlene) Schmitt of Redfield; one brother: Gus Martel of Bismarck, ND and two half-brothers: Charles Martel of Lloyd Minister, Saskatchewan, Canada and John Martel of WhiteCourt, Alberta Canada; one sister: Amelia Leberman of Lodi, CA and four half-sisters: Ruth Naeth of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada; Rose Basseotto, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Esther Randall of Evansberg, Alberta, Canada and Edna Martel of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, two sisters and two half-brothers. Honorary casketbearers were granddaughters: Debbie Kenner, Traci Frank, Sherry Perrion, Shirley Erstad, Sheila and Rebecca Sandmeier, Michelle Nipp, Amanda and Angie Schmitt, Destiny and Serena Duhon and his great-grandchildren. Casketbearers were his grandson: Robin and Robert Schmitt, Cody Nipp, Jeff and Bryan Sandmeier and Mark Perrion. THE BOWDLE PIONEER June 17, 1993 DAVID G. BANIK David G. Banik, age 83 of Tolstoy, died June 7, 1993 at Holy Infant Hospital at Hoven. His funeral was June 10 at Tolstoy United Methodist Church with the Rev. Orland Sloat officiating. Burial followed at German Zion Congregational Cemetery at Tolstoy with Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle in charge of arrangements. David G. Banik was born Sept. 29, 1909, at Bowdle to Gottlieb and Fredia (Wolff) Banik. He grew up and attended school in the Tolstoy area. After school he worked for his uncle in the Tolstoy Creamery. He married Edna Heiser, Feb. 16, 1930 at Tolstoy. In 1955 they purchased the elevator from D. G. Hottman and established Banik & son Elevator which he owned and operated until his retirement in 1986. During that time he also owned the Tolstoy Grocery store for three years. He continued to live in Tolstoy the remainder of his life. He was a member of Tolstoy United Methodist Church where he served as secretary for many years. He was chairman of the Tolstoy Town Board for many years. He also belonged tot he Tolstoy ABC Club and was a 30-year member of the Sully Buttes Telephone Company Board. Survivors include his wife of Tolstoy; one son: Kenneth L. Banik of Honolulu, HI; one brother: Arnold Banik of Aberdeen; two sisters: Mrs. Arlene Heckman of Watertown and Mrs. Ella Wallli of Spokane, WA; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister and one son. Casketbearers were Jerald Dutt, Loven Stoecker, Leland Stotz, Harlin Hettich, LaRoy Stotz and Lloyd Keller, all of Tolstoy. THE BOWDLE PIONEER June 17, 1993 ELSIE H. SEURER the Mass of Christian Burial for Elsie H. Seurer, age 67, was held at The Church of the Most Holy Trinity at St. Louis Park, MN, Tuesday, June 1 with the Rev. Leonard Siebenaler officiating. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at Minneapolis, MN with Gearty-Delmore Park Funeral Chapel of St. Louis Park, MN, in charge of arrangement. She was born June 13, 1925, at Lowry, SD, and died May 27, 1993 at Minneapolis, MN. Survivors include her husband, Hubert W. Seurer; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lynn Seurer; granddaughter, Rachel Seurer; brother Harvey Knecht; sister Elvina Simon and Lucille Weisgram and nieces and nephews. THE BOWDLE PIONEER June 17, 1993 VIRGINIA VOLLER Mrs. Harold (Virginia) Voller, age 64, of Bowdle, died Sunday, June 13, at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center in Aberdeen. Her funeral will be Thursday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowdle with Pastor Mindy Ehrke officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery at Bowdle under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. Visitation will be at the funeral home in Bowdle Wednesday from noon until 9 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. A complete obituary will be published later. THE BOWDLE PIONEER June 17, 1993 FRITZ CLEMENT The funeral for Fritz Clement, age 92 of Selby, retired editor and publisher of the Selby Record, Java Herald and the Cam-Wal Beam, was June 10 at the United Methodist Church in Selby with the Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock officiating. Burial followed in Selby Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites by Mobridge Lodge No. 164 A.F. & A.M. Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Clement died June 5, 1993 at his home in Selby. Fritz Clement was born Jan. 29, 1901, at Napoleon, OH to Carl F. and Katherine (Maurer) Clement. When he was a child, the family moved to South Dakota and settled at Java. He attended school and graduated from high school there. He attended South Dakota State College at Brookings. In 1922, when his father died, he left college to take over the operation of the Java Herald which he converted from a handset weekly to a more modern hot metal line-casting machine almost immediately. In addition to his newspaper duties, he was also a South Dakota Tax Auditor. He was married to Ida Krause at Java Feb. 21, 1926 and they lived at Java until 1945 when he purchased the Selby Record and moved his home and business operation to Selby. When their son, Bruce, joined he and his wife in the business in 1950, they expanded their operation and constructed a new building in 1960. Mrs. Clement died Jan. 13, 1982 and he sold the newspaper and printing company Jan. 1, 1984, and retired from active publishing. He continued to make his home in Selby, spending his winters in Mesa, AZ. Awards and memberships, left out. See the complete obituary. He is survived by one son: Rodrick Bruce Clement of Selby; one daughter: Mrs. Wendel (Germaine "Bunny") Mead of Selby; one sister: Marguerite Munson of Madison, WI; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother: Carl W. Clement, one sister: Freya Clement, and two half-sisters: Ella Mains and Laura Reed. Honorary pallbearers were members of the affiliated Masonic Bodies, Amateur Radio Operators, Associates in the Newspaper Profession and all the friends he made during his long life. Casketbearers were Walter Zabel, Richard Miller, Ronnie Stroh, Pat Bennett, Robert Mickelson and Orville W. Robbins. THE BOWDLE PIONEER June 24, 1993 VIRGINIA M. VOLLER The funeral for Virginia M. voller, age 64 of Bowdle, was Thursday, June 17 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowdle with Pastor Mindy Ehrke officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery in Bowdle under the direction of the Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. She died June 13, 1993 at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center in Aberdeen. Virginia M. Haux was born July 15, 1928 about seven 1/2 miles northwest of Java to Henry and Emma (Pleinis) Haux. She was baptized Nov. 11, 1928 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Java and confirmed there in July 1942. She attended school in Selby and graduated with the Selby High School class of 1947. She then lived with her parents northwest of Java and helped with housework and babysat for several families. She married Harold A. Voller October 1, 1950 at Bowdle. For a month they made their home with his parents eight miles northwest of Bowdle and then his parents moved to Bowdle. Harold and Virginia remained on the farm until 1976 when they moved to Bowdle. Harold farmed one more year from town. Virginia worked at the Bowdle Nursing Home until her health started failing. She also worked at the Rev. Martin Bieber Public Library in Bowdle for several years. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowdle. She had served as treasurer and president of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of American (WELCA) and also was treasurer of the Bowdle American Legion Auxiliary Unit. She is survived by her husband of Bowdle; two brothers: Ervin H. Haux of Selby and Elmer H. Haux of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada; two sisters: Mrs. Phillip (Leona) Huft of Roscoe and Mrs. Phillip (Estella) Bast of Flushing, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Casketbearers were Wilmer Boschee, Art Eisenbeisz, Jr,; Jimmy Jackson, Joe Geier, Everet Lemke and Harold Haupt, all of Bowdle. THE BOWDLE PIONEER June 24, 1993 RAYMOND C. HUBER Raymond C. Huber, age 72 of Hoven, died June 17,1993, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial was June 21 at St. Anthony's Catholic church at Hoven with Fr. William Osborn officiating. Burial followed at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery at Hoven with Military Graveside rites by the John J. Peters American Legion Post #149. Raymond C. Huber was born Aug. 31, 1920 at Hoven to John C. and Barbara (Koehner) Huber. He attended St. Bernard's School at Hoven through the eighth grade. He then attended auto mechanic school at Hoven High School. From 1935 to 1941 he worked on the John Klocker farm west of Hoven. He was inducted in the U.S. Army July 15, 1942. For 11 month of his enlistment he served in the European Theater in the 95th Infantry Division. Hew was awarded the Bronze Star and the Silver Star. He was honorably discharged Oct. 22, 1945. Following his discharge he went into construction and retired from Brenner Construction at Hoven in 1981. He spent the remainder of his life in Hoven. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church at Hoven and the Hoven Senior Citizens. He was a member of the John J. Peters American Legion Post #159 at Hoven and the Gettysburg V.F.W. He was also a member of the 95th Infantry Division Association. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed doing crosswords and playing pinochle. He is survived by two brothers: Leo P. Huber of Avenal, CA and Chuck Huber of Sioux Falls; one sister Mrs. Edwin (Alice) Blumhardt of Gettysburg and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle was in charge of arrangements. THE BOWDLE PIONEER June 24, 1993 CHARLES ERNEST BERNDT Charles Ernest "Charlie" Berndt, age 63 of Aberdeen, died June 15, 1993 at the Aberdeen Living Center. His funeral was Friday, June 8 at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Eldon Reich officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens at Aberdeen with Military Honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post $24. Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen was in charge of arrangements. Charles Ernest Berndt was born at Aberdeen to Ernest Henry and Alice (Spencer) Berndt June 10, 1929. He grew up in Aberdeen and attended school there. He graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1947. He began working for Northwestern Bell Telephone after high school. He was drafted in 1951 and spent two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He returned to Aberdeen and continued working with Northwestern Bell. He married Margie L. Erbe April 8, 1953 at Aberdeen and made their home there. He retired from Northwestern Bell in 1976 after 30 years with the company. They continued to make Aberdeen their home. He had been a resident of the Aberdeen Living Center since November of 1991. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen, a lifetime member of V.F.W. He was very active with Boys Scouts and the Pheasant Council for 10 years. He loved hunting. He is survived by his wife of Aberdeen; five sons: Steven C. Berndt of Glasgow, MT; Richard A. Berndt of Virginia Beach, VA; Ronald D. Berndt of Jamestown and Scott W. Berndt and Kenneth L. Berndt, both of Aberdeen; one sister: Mary Louise Berndt of Sequim, WA; one stepbrother, Richard Marlink of Albuquerque, NM; one stepsister: Mrs. don (Winnie) Storeim of Ft. Collins, CO and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Iva (Marlink) Berndt. THE BOWDLE PIONEER June 24, 1993 JUNE E. LINEBACK June E. Lineback, age 60 of Spearfish, died Sunday, June 20 at the Bowdle Hospital. Her funeral will be Thursday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of God in Bowdle with the Rev. Gary Hooper officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Winner City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home in Bowdle and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published later. THE BOWDLE PIONEER June 24, 1993 CHRISTINA KASEMAN Christina Kaseman, age 89 of Wishek, ND, died June 17, 1993 at the Wishek Retirement and Nursing Home. Her funeral was June 19 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wishek, ND, with the Rev. Richard Spiedel officiating. Burial was in St. Luke Lutheran Church Cemetery at Wishek, ND with Nickisch Funeral Home of Wishek, ND in charge of arrangements. Christina Schilling was born May 2, 1904 to John and Rose (Kessler) Schilling at Bowdle. She grew up on a farm near Hosmer. She married Edward Kaseman Oct. 24, 1922, at the home of her parents. After their marriage the couple farmed 16 miles southwest of Wishek, ND, until 1060 when they moved into Wishek. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wishek. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting. About four years ago she became a resident of the Wishek Retirement and Nursing Home. Survivors include her husband of Wishek, ND; six sons: Arthur Kaseman, Clifton Kaseman and Howard Kaseman, all of Wishek, ND; Adam Kaseman of Gackle, ND; Marvin Kaseman of Fargo, ND and Edward Kaseman of Bismarck, ND; two daughters: Leona Kaseman of Stockton, CA; and Mrs. Lyle (Erna) Tallman of Bothell, WA; one sister: Maggie Sulzle of Gettysburg; one brother, Jacob Schilling of Bowdle; 26 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and three sisters. Casketbearers were her six sons. THE BOWDLE PIONEER July 1, 1993 VERDELLA THOMAS Verdella Thomas, age 59 of Bowdle, died Thursday, June 24, 1993, at her farm home northeast of Bowdle. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, June 29 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Bowdle with Fr. Terry Anderson officiating. Burial followed at St. Augustine's Catholic Church Cemetery at Bowdle with Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle in charge of arrangements. Verdella Voegele was born July 10, 1933 at rural Roscoe to Anne M. (Hoffer) and Jacob V. Voegele. She attended country schools and graduated from Hosmer High School in 1951. She then taught country school around Hosmer for one year. She married Albinus J. Thomas August 22, 1952 at Fairbanks, AK. Following his discharge in 1954 they moved back to the home farm northeast of Bowdle. This is where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church of Bowdle. Survivors include her husband of Bowdle; two sons: Jeffrey K. Thomas of San Diego Navel Base and Darryl K. Thomas of Brookings; two daughters: Mrs. Time (Cheryl) Stahl of Tucson, AZ and Mrs. Peter (Charlene) Silkworth of S. West Harbor, ME; one brother: Roger Voegele of Diamond Bar, CA and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Casketbearers were Wayne Fischer of Artas; Dennis Sauer, Ronald Hoffer and Harvey Hoffer of Roscoe; Duane Kilber of Zeeland, ND, and Cletus Thomas of Aberdeen. THE BOWDLE PIONEER July 1, 1993 JUNE E. LINEBACK June E. Lineback, age 60 of Spearfish, died Sunday, June 20, 1993 at the Bowdle Hospital. Her funeral was Thursday, June 24 at the Bowdle Church of God with Pastor Gary Hooper officiating. burial was Thursday afternoon at the Winner City Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. June E. Keeler was born June 24, 1932 at Onoka, NE, to Luzerne and Mable (Anderson) Keeler. She graduated from Butte (NE) High school. She married Don Lineback March 3, 1950 at Rapid City. They lived in O'Neill, NE, and later moved to Winner. They moved to Mission in 1970 and then to Rapid City a year later. In 1989 she moved to Bowdle for two years, then lived in Spearfish for a year. She recently returned to Bowdle as her health failed. Her main hobby was embroidering. She is survived by two sons: Donald J. Lineback of Sturgis and Kevin L. Lineback of Spearfish; two daughters: Mrs. Alen (Deb) Placey of Boise, ID and Mrs. Rickey (Rhonda) Hand of Bowdle; one brother: Mike Keeler of Wheatland, WY; two sisters: Mrs. Otto (Velta) Schaefer of Enid, OK and Mrs. Veryl Keeler of Lincoln, NE and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, one daughter, one sister and four brothers. Casketbearers were Donald J. Lineback of Sturgis, Kevin Lineback of Spearfish, Rickey Hand and Rocky Hand of Bowdle, Chad Semmler and Alen Placey of Boise, ID. THE BOWDLE PIONEER July 15, 1993 MARIE GUSTAFSON The funeral for Marie Gustafson, age 83, of Brows Valley, MN, was held Saturday, June 26, at St.. Pauli Lutheran Church, rural St. Hilaire, MN, with the Rev. Terri Skildum officiating. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery at Thief River Falls, MN, with the Green Funeral Home, Inc., in charge of arrangements. She died June 22, 1993, at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center at Aberdeen as the result of an automobile accident. Marie Charlotte Peterson was born on the homestead in Smiley Township, Pennington county, MN, March 19, 1910, to Oscar J. and Emma (Skaug) Peterson. she was baptized and confirmed at St. Pauli Lutheran Church, rural St. Hilaire, MN. She attended rural school, later graduating from Lincoln High School in 1927. She received her teacher's training in Thief River Falls, MN and taught at School District #221. She was united in marriage to Gustaf Gustafson Sept. 15, 1932 at Glasgow, MT. The couple returned to Smiley Township where they farmed. He died July 28, 1982. She was residing in Browns Valley, MN, at the time of her death. She was very active in church work her entire life. Survivors include two daughters: Elinor Wiskow and her husband, Water of Browns Valley, MN; Melba Lundeen and her husband Erling of Spicer, MN; seven grandchildren: Mark Lundeen and Lana Ferry of Spicer, MN; Kathy Neil and her husband Bill of Bloomington, IL; Karen Ellis and her husband Jeff of Blue Mound, WI; Steven Wiskow of Savage, MN; Suellen Wiskow of Ham Lake, MN and Sara Wiskow of Browns Valley, MN; 11 great-grandchildren: Deanna, Brian, Amanda, Nicole and Kevin Ferry' Matthew and David Neil; Joshua and Katie Ellis; and Rachel and Katie Austad; sisters: Evelyn Nelson of Thief River Falls, MN; Deloris Bishop and her husband, Burford of Arcadia, CA and Norma Womack and her husband Walt of Sacrament, CA; one brother: Julius Peterson and his wife Cleone of Hood, CA, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three sisters and three brothers. THE BOWDLE PIONEER July 29, 1993 MELISSA KAYE SIMON Melissa Kaye Simon, age 14 of Hoven, died at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center Tuesday, July 20, 1993, as a result of a car accident. Her funeral mass was Friday, July 23, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hoven with Father Marvin McPhee officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery in Hoven under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. Melissa Kaye Simon was born April 9, 1979 at Gettysburg to Randall H. and Carol J. (Lillibridge) Simon. She attended St. Anthony's Parochial School and was currently attending Hoven Public Schools, where she was active in track, chorus, and participated in several plays. She was also student manager of the Hoven girls basketball team and an eighth grade cheerleader. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church where she was a member of the Children's Choir, and attended C.C.D. (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine), the Gettysburg Dance Club, Hoven Gymnastics and was a past member of the Prairie Pals 4-H Club. Survivors include her parents; two brothers: Nick and Chris Simon and one sister: Angela Simon, all of Hoven; her maternal grandparents: Wayne and Edna Lillibridge of Gettysburg; her paternal grandparents: Richard and Florence Simon of Hoven; maternal great-grandmothers, Inez Lillibridge of Minneapolis, MN and Mildred Bruce of Mission and paternal great-grandmother: Lena Simon of Hoven. She was preceded in death by one paternal great-grandmother, two paternal great-grandfathers and two maternal great-grandfathers. Honorary casket bearers were the Hoven Class of 1997. Casket bearers were Randy Lillibridge, Gerald Lacher, Gerard Simon, Steve Simon, Jason Kaup and Tate Karst. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Aug. 12, 1993 DE LORIS L. BAUER The funeral for DeLoris L. Bauer, age 67, of Bowdle, was Saturday morning, Aug. 7, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bowdle with the Rev. Steven Handorf officiating. burial followed in the church cemetery with Miller Funeral Home in Bowdle in charge of arrangements. She died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1993 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND. DeLoris L. Schlepp was born Aug. 26, 1925 to Lena (Hochstetter) and John W. Schlepp in Java. She attended school in the area. She married Alvin R. Bauer on March 14, 1943 at Java. She lived her entire life in the Bowdle area. She was a member of the ABC Extension Club for 37 years, and of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bowdle and St. John's Ladies Aid for 50 years. Survivors include her husband of Bowdle; two sons: Larry R. Bauer of Gretna, NE, and John A. Bauer of Aberdeen; four daughters: Mrs. Larry (Linda L.) Feickert of Northwood ND; Mrs. Milt (Wanda L.) Ottenbacher of Aberdeen; Mrs. Wayne (Gail M.) Snyder of Watertown and Mrs. Jerry (Barbara A.) Williams of Eldorado, KS; one sister: Mrs. Mahlon (Arelene) Gross of Aberdeen; 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother. Casketbearers were Brian Feickert of Fargo, ND; Allen Zakrzewski of Sioux Falls; Byron Bauer of Omaha, NE; Dennis Beine of Grand Forks, ND; Tim Gross and Ton Gross, both of Aberdeen. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Aug. 12, 1993 RYAN LITSCHEWSKI Ryan Litschewski, age 2 of Rifle, CO, died Wednesday, July 28, 1993 at Rifle, CO. His funeral was held Saturday, July 31, at the United Methodist Church in Rifle. The Rev. Nancy Mussehl officiated. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Rifle with Sowder Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Ryan Litschewski was born March 28, 1991, to Thomas and Trish (Stotz) Litschewski at Glenwood CO. Survivors include his parents of Rifle, CO, and his grandparents: Arthur and Carmen Litschewski of Webster and LaRoy and Jenny Stotz of Onaka. A memorial fund has been set up at the Regional Bank of Rifle, P.O. box 752, Rifle, CO 81650-0752. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Aug. 12, 1993 MARVIN MITTLEIDER Marvin Mittleider, age 66 of Bowdle, died Monday, Aug. 9, 1993 at the Bowdle Hospital. His funeral will be Thursday, Aug. 12, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowdle with the Rev. Mindy Ehrke officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery at Bowdle under direction of Miller Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home and Thursday at the church one hour prior to services. A complete obituary will be published later. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Aug. 12, 1993 EDNA C. ALDINGER Edna C. Aldinger, age 73, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 1993 at the Aberdeen Living Center. Her funeral was Aug. 11 at Zion Lutheran Church in Aberdeen with the Rev. Dennis Hansen officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis under the direction of Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen. Edna C. Aldinger was born Jan. 14, 1920 at Bowdle to John J. and Magdelena (Bossert) Buechler. She attended rural Yellowstone Country School near Bowdle and completed the eighth grade. She then moved to Rapid City. During World War II, she worked in the sugar refinery in California and also at the Ward Hotel in Aberdeen. She married Arthur M. Aldinger on March 11, 1948 at Aberdeen. They lived in Rapid City, Mobridge and Aberdeen. When living in Rapid City, she worked at Anchors and the Green Stamp Store, and while living in Aberdeen, she worked at Gossards and K-Mart. Her husband died Jan. 22, 1972. After her retirement she did volunteer work at the hospital, nursing homes and church. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church at Aberdeen where she was involved in many activities. She was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Women's Relief Corps, the Moose Lodge, the American Legion Auxiliary and was active in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Survivors include one nephew: Harvey Leidholt of Bowdle; one niece: Mrs. Leonard (Geraldine) Winchester of Aberdeen; several great nieces and nephews and one great-great niece. Casketbearers, all great nieces and nephews, include Greg Nehlich, Kara Nehlich, Brenda Meyers, Debbra Davis, Thomas Leidholt, Douglas Leidholt and Michael Leidholt. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Oct. 7, 1993 GILBERT QUAST Gilbert A. Quast, age 78 of Menno, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1993 at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls. His funeral was Sept. 24, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Menno with Pastor Leon Schulz officiating. Interment was at the Menno Cemetery with Aisenbrey-Kostel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Gilbert A. Quast, son of Christian F. and Emelia (Heckenlaible) Quast, was born Nov. 30, 1914 at the family farm southeast of Menno. He was baptized Jan. 17, 1915, and confirmed June 16, 1929, in Grace Lutheran Church of Menno. He was united in marriage on Dec.. 19, 1943, to Gertrude Johnle at Grace Lutheran Church by Rev. Bishop. this union was blessed with one daughter, Susan. After graduating from Menno High School and Nettleton Business College in Sioux Falls, Gilbert Quast was associated with the Menno State Bank for 36 years. He was a director for the Menno rural telephone Company for 37 years and served as clerk of the Menno Independent School District for 24 years. He was also clerk of the Menno Livestock Auction for many years. He was a ember of the Grace Lutheran Church Building Committee and participated in other community activities until his retirement in 1978. Survivors include his wife of Menno; daughter, Susan and husband, Milt Kogan of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren: Jamie, Millay, Gavin and Tadie; one sister, Idella and husband, Walter Herrboldt of Menno; one sister-in-law, Irene Quast of Menno; one brother-in-law, Fred Johnle and wife, Evelyn of Aberdeen; two sisters-in-law: Bertha Johnle of Roscoe and Olga (Johnle) Senger and husband, Mike of Bowdle; and a host of nieces, nephews and god-children. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Raymond. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Oct. 7, 1993 HAROLD J. YODER Harold J. Yoder, age 73 of rural Aberdeen, died Friday, Oct. 1, 1993 at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center. His funeral was held Oct. 6, at Miller-Huebl Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Rife, Jr. officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Miller-Huebl funeral home of Aberdeen in charge of arrangements. Harold James Yoder, the son of Amos C. and Mary Iva (Byler) Yoder, was born at Littlefield, TX on Dec. 12, 1919. When he was a child the family moved to Morris, Manitoba, Canada and he started school there. In 1925 they moved to the Aberdeen area where he attended school. His parents eventually settled on a farm in Mercier Township. He married Lorraine Violet Caldwell on May 16, 1942 at Aberdeen. They lived on a farm until 1947, when they moved to Aberdeen. while living in Aberdeen, he continued to farm and ran a gas station with his brother-in-law, Alfred Caldwell until 1949. He also remodeled homes in the city of Aberdeen and did general repair work on numerous farms and he worked for Farmers Union until he purchased a farm in 1957. He was a dairy farmer until he retired in 1978, and sold the farm to his son, Robert. They continued to live on that farm until 1989, and have continued to make their home in the country until the present time. Mr. Yoder has been an ASCS Committeeman, a member of the Mercier Township Board, and the James Valley Pioneer Threshing Association. He restored Model T automobiles and antique farm equipment, and enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, and horseshoe pitching, as well as farm sales and good conversation. He is survived by his wife of Aberdeen; two sons: Robert H. Yoder of Aberdeen and Ronald J. Yoder of Lynn, MA; two daughters: Mrs. Bryan (LaRae) Syhre of Aberdeen and Mrs. Bruce (Gail) Briesemeister of Rapid City; one brother: Raymond A. Yoder of Buffalo, MN; one sitter: Mrs. Mary Evalyn Cook of Woodstock, IL, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, LeRoy. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren: Brianne Syhre and Ericka Syhre of Aberdeen; Kiel Yoder and Leeya Yoder of Lynn, MA. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Oct. 14, 1993 EMMA MERKEL SPIRY Emma Merkel Spiry, age 92, of Aberdeen, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 1993, at the Aberdeen Living Center. The funeral service was at Zion Lutheran Church at Ashley, ND on Thursday, Oct. 7, with the Rev. Martin J. Simmons of Ashley, ND, and the Rev. Susan Wolf of Aberdeen officiating. Burial was at Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Ashley, ND, under the direction of Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen. Emma Trautman, the daughter of Jacob and Eva (Zoller) Trautman, was born at Zeeland, ND, on May 2, 1091. She attended school in that area and worked on the family farm when she was young. She married Fred E. Merkel at Zeeland on Nov. 25, 1919. They farmed north of Eureka until 1946, when they retired from farming and moved to Ashley, ND, where her husband was an auctioneer and cattle buyer. Mr. Merkel died on May 11, 1955 and she continued to live at Ashley. In May 1960 she was married to Emil Spiry at Aberdeen. They lived in Bowdle. In 1982 she moved to Aberdeen and lived at the Homestead until January, 1987, when she became a resident of the Aberdeen Living Center. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Zion Lutheran Church women, and a past member of the Bowdle Area Senior Citizens. She is survived by two sons and daughters-on-law.: George F. and Martha Merkel of Huron and James E. and Stella Merkel of Aberdeen; one daughter: Mrs. Herb (Mary Jane) Oster of Marysville, WA; one daughter-in-law: Gertrude Merkel of Monticello, IL; 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, her second husband, one son, one daughter, three brothers, eight sisters and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Gregory Merkel, Scott Merkel, Andrew Merkel, Leo Merkel, Gordon Ehmke and Milton Merkel. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Oct. 28, 1993 HENRY DICKHAUT Henry Dickhaut, age 83 of Brandon and formerly of Tolstoy, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1993, at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. His funeral was Oct. 1, at the Tolstoy United Methodist Church with the Rev. Orland Sloat officiating. Burial followed at the German Zion Congregational Cemetery at Tolstoy under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. Henry Dickhaut was born Nov. 4, 1909 at Odessa, Russia, to John and Katherine (Dickhaut) Dickhaut. When he was 9 months old, he moved with his family to America, first settling at Lesterville. In 1922 he moved with his family to Madison township in Edmunds County. In 1929 he moved with his parents to a farm southwest of Tolstoy. He married Evelyn Wolff June 13, 1934, at the home of her parents near Onaka. They lived and farmed in the Onaka and Tolstoy area. In 1955 they moved into Tolstoy and he worked for 17 years at Banik Elevator and also was janitor at the Tolstoy Town Hall. Following his retirement he helped on the farms of Kenny Stephan and Larry Trefz until his health failed in 1989. He and his wife moved to Brandon July 31, 1992 to be near family. He was a member of the Tolstoy United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School treasurer for 30 years. He also was a member of the Church Men's Club. He belonged to the Tolstoy ABC Community Club from its beginning and helped with many projects. He was also a 4-H leader for five years. He loved gardening and his main interest in life was spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of Brandon; three sons: Donald Dickhaut and wife, Delores of Denver, CO; Jerry Dickhaut and wife, Judy of Casper, WY; and Rich Dickhaut of LaQuinta, CA; four daughters: Mrs. Charles (Bette) Niles of Fresno, CA; Karen Kurkowski of Omaha, NE; Mrs. Lyle (Beverly) Pfeifle of Brandon; and Mrs. Don (Alyce) Sutton of Fresno, CA; one sister: Mrs. Albert (Rose) Bertsch of Aberdeen; 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter in infancy, one brother and two grandchildren. THE BOWDLE PIONEER October 28, 1993 JOHN G. (SPARKY) STOECKER John G. (Sparky) Stoecker, age 78 of Hosmer, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1993 at Medcenter One at Mandan, ND. His funeral was Oct. 25, at St. John Lutheran Church in Hosmer with Pastor Bruce Falksen officiating. Burial followed at Bethany Cemetery at Hosmer with Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle in charge of arrangements. John G. (Sparky) Stoecker was born Nov. 23, 1914 at Hosmer to Gottlieb and Katherina (Trefz) Stoecker. He attended school in Hosmer, graduating from Hosmer High School with the Class of 1933. Following graduation he worked at the Hosmer Service Station for a number of years. He then clerked at the Hosmer Grocery Store for several years. In the early 1940s he established Stoecker Jewelry at Hosmer. In the later 40s he added electrical supplies to is stock. He married Ida Fischer at Leola April 3, 1954. He continued to own and operate his own business in Hosmer until Aug. 23, 1993 when he became hospitalized and was eventually diagnosed with a brain tumor. He was a lifelong and faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church of Hosmer where he served on numerous committees and was also a Sunday School teacher. He was a member of the Hosmer Civic Club and served as treasurer for a number of years. he was also a member of the Hosmer Senior Center where he held several terms as president, including the present. His work was also his hobby. He especially enjoyed working with jewelry. Survivors include two brothers: Dewald Stoecker of Albuquerque, NM; and Albert Stoecker of Hosmer; three sisters: Mrs. Rose Haerter of Hosmer; Mrs. Matilda Eisenbeisz of Fallon, NV and Mrs. Martha Bongfeldt of Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of Sept. 23, 1990 and one brother. Pallbearers were Duane Steiger and Glenn Blumhardt of Bowdle; Bruce Haerter, Arnold Wiederrich and Frank Gisi of Hosmer and Milbert Pfeifle of Leola. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Nov. 4, 1993 DELBERT E. SCHELY Delbert E. Schley, age 65, of Selby, died Monday, Oct 25, 193 at Medcenter One in Bismarck, ND His funeral was Friday, Oct. 29, at St. John Lutheran Church at Selby with the Rev. Hugh Brewer officiating. Burial was at sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. Delbert E. Schley was born Oct 25, 1928 to Edwin and Edna (Nolden) Schley at Stratford. He attended school in the area, graduating from Stratford High School with the Class of 1946. He then worked on the family farm. He married Esther M. Helgeson Sept. 24, 1948, at Aberdeen. they lived on the family farm until 1961 when they moved to Selby. He drove Eddy's Bread Truck route until he became involved with Amoco Oil and became a Jobber dealer, establishing Del's Amoco in 1964. He remained active in the business the remainder of his life. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church at Selby. He was a former Selby City Council member and had been a member of Lake Hiddenwood Sportsman's Club. He was a member of the Selby Commercial Club and served on the Board of South Dakota Petroleum Marketers. His hobbies included fishing, camping, and bowling. He is survived by his wife of Selby; two sons: Danny Schley of St. Peters, MO and Doyle Schley of Selby; two daughters: Ellen Renner and Estelle Schley of Aberdeen; two sisters: Eugenia Schley and Alberta Huff of St. Charles, MO and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son. Pallbearers were James Knecht, Chuck Birkholt, Tom Mikklos ;and Jack Lemburg of Selby; Roy Hoff of Mobridge and Don Kaul of Aberdeen. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Nov. 11, 1993 ERVIN BOLLINGER Ervin (Erv) Bollinger, age 60 of Webster and formerly of Bowdle, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1993, at the Lake Area Hospital in Webster. His funeral was Friday, Nov. 5, at the Webster United Methodist Church with the Rev.. Bruce Gray officiating. Burial was Friday afternoon at the Bowdle City Cemetery in Bowdle with the Rev. Orland Sloat of Bowdle officiating. Ervin Robert Bollinger was born July 25, 1933 at Bowdle to Fred and Kathryn (Merkel) Bollinger. He attended school in Bowdle and graduated from Bowdle High School with the Class of 1951. He then worked for two years at the Bowdle Creamery. He entered the U.S. Army in 1953 where he served in Germany. He married Shirley Elaine Stotz on Feb. 18, 1954, at Bowdle. when he was honorably discharged in 1955, the family moved to Denver, CO, where he worked for Carlson-Frink Creamery. Later they moved to Bowdle where he was employed at Bowdle State Bank. In 1966 they moved to Webster, where he was employed at Security Bank and Trust until 1989, when he retired for health reasons. He became a resident of Bethesda Home at Webster in April, 1992. He was a member of the Webster United Methodist Church, Webster Kiwanis Club, and the American Legion. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman and a Webster Bearcat Booster. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter; one sister, and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of Webster; two sons and their wives; Bruce and Kae Bollinger of Sulphur Springs, TX; Kip and Nancy Bollinger of Pittsburg, KS; one brother: Ruben Bollinger of Bowdle; one sister: Rose Reiprich of Webster and one granddaughter: Morgan Leigh Bollinger of Sulphur Springs, TX. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Nov. 11, 1993 ADAM THOMAS Adam Thomas, age 83, of Bowdle, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1993 at the Bowdle Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday, Nov. 10, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Bowdle with Father Richard Fox officiating. Burial followed at St. Augustine's Catholic Church Cemetery in Bowdle with Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle in charge of arrangements. Adam Thomas was born July 1, 1910 northeast of Bowdle to August and Katherine (Senger) Thomas. He attended rural school through the eighth grade northeast of Bowdle. He then farmed with his parents. He married Jennie Malsom on May 21, 1935 at Hillsview. They farmed with his parents until 1937 when they purchased a farm northeast of Bowdle and lived there until 1977 when they retired and moved into Bowdle. He remained in Bowdle the remainder of his life. He was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Bowdle. He was a board member of Rural Bowdle School District 9 1/2 for 12 years. He also served as a director on the Bowdle Equity Elevator Board and was also on the Bowdle Township Board. His main hobby was his family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of Bowdle; three sons: Donald D. Thomas, Joseph J. Thomas and Norbert N. Thomas, all of Bowdle; five daughters: Mrs. Bernice M. (Ray) Mohr of Hosmer; Mrs. Vivian K. (Wilbert) Malsam, Mrs. Dolorita M. (Bruce) Huber and Mrs. Pauline M. (Ernie) Mertz, all of Bowdle and Sister Mary M. Thomas of West Lafayette, IN; three brothers: Anton Thomas and August Thomas of Bowdle and Walter Thomas of Las Vegas, NV; 29 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters, one of which was in infancy. Pallbearers were Richard Mohr and Melvin Malsam of Aberdeen; Donald Mohr of Huron; Marvin Malsam and Eric Thomas of Bowdle and Kelly Thomas of SDSU at Brookings. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Nov. 11, 1993 MILTON J. GROSS Milton J. Gross, age 77, of Bowdle, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1993, at the Bowdle Hospital. His funeral was Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Evangel United Methodist Church in Bowdle with the Rev. Victor Gross officiating. Burial followed at the Bowdle City Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. Milton J. Gross was born Dec. 19, 1915 at Bowdle to John A. and Barbara (Stahlecker) Gross. He attended country school south of Bowdle and then Bowdle High School. In 1936 he attended mechanical school at Kansas City, MO. Following mechanical school he moved back home and worked at the Ford Garage in Bowdle for one year. He married Mary Hopfinger on Nov. 26, 1939 at Bowdle. They moved to a farm five miles south and two miles west of Bowdle. They farmed there until retiring in 1975 when they moved to Bowdle. although retired, he helped at the Ford Garage in Bowdle for a short time. He was a faithful member of the Tolstoy Wesleyan Church where he taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. He was also a member of the Bowdle Senior Citizens. He and his wife were members of the Port Susan Camping Club in Marysville, WA. For the last 15 years they camped out in Washington twice a year. He also enjoyed playing accordion and often played at church. He is survived by his wife of Bowdle; three sons: Harverd M. Gross of Edmonds, WA; Duane R. Gross of Hammon, WI and Larry D. Gross of Seattle, WA; three daughters: Mrs. Art (DeLaine E.) Nehlich of Ipswich; Mrs. Richard (Janice M.) Schumacher of Leola and Mrs. bob (Cynthia L.) Rausch of Belle Fourche; three brothers: the Rev. LeRoy Gross of Watertown, WI; Norman Gross and the Rev. Victor Gross of Bowdle; one sister: Mrs. A. James (Regina) Breitling of Ipswich; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson and one great-grandson, both in infancy. THE BOWDLE PIONEER November 25, 1993 ELIZABETH RABA Elizabeth Raba, age 77 of Aberdeen, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1993 at the Americana Healthcare Center in Aberdeen. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday morning, Nov. 19, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Selby with Fr. Ivo Martini officiating. Burial followed in the Catholic section of Selby Memorial Gardens. Elizabeth Kosters, the daughter of George and Maria (Theunissen) Kosters, was born on July 16, 1916 at Java and she attended rural school in the area. She married Ladis Raba October 29, 1934, at Selby. They farmed in the Selby-Java area until 1985, when they retired and moved to Aberdeen. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and its Alter Society at Selby. She is survived by her husband of Aberdeen; four sons: Donald Raba of Selby; Marvin Raba, Anthony Raba and Gregory Raba, all of Douglas, WY; six daughters: Mrs. Ed (Marilyn) Bohlander and Mrs. Pat (Theresa) Russell, both of Aberdeen; Mrs. Bernard (Jeanette) Neal of Spokane, WA; Mrs. Don (Margaret) Mertz of Mobridge; Mrs. Jerry (Rose Marie) Mittleider and Mrs. Max (Susanne) Smylie, both of Douglas, WY; one brother: John Koster of Selby; one sister: Mrs. Martin (Katherine) Raba of Sleby; 22 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchilren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, three brothers, five sisters, and one granddaughter. Honorary pallbearers were Jessica Raba, Jolene Raba, Janelle Raba, Amiee Raba, Maria Russell, Denise Mertz, Kristi Mertz, and Wendy Meyer. Active pallbearers were Jim Bohlander, Dan Bohlander, Alan Bohlander, Jerome Neal, Mike Russell, Steve Russell, John Russell, Scott Mertz, Jason Mittleider and Brian Raba. Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen was in charge of the arrangements. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Dec. 16, 1993 EMIL BROCKEL Emil Brockel, age 80 of Mobridge, died Friday, Dec. 10, 1993, at his daughter's home southwest of Selby. His funeral was Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Selby United Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock and Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock officiating. Burial followed at Selby Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle in charge of the arrangement. Emil Brockel was born at rural Campbell County, Jan. 16, 1913, to John and Frederika (Roesler) Brockel Sr. He attended country school in Campbell County. He married Clara Berg April 28, 1934 at Selby. They farmed in rural Walworth County until 1945. Then they owned the Brockel Hotel & Cafe in Bowdle until moving to Selby in 1949 where he was the Standard Oil bulk fuel manager. He was then employed as a parts man for Stulken Implement and Thorstenson Implement, both in Selby. After that he worked at Holzworth's in Mobridge and at Mobridge Iron Works before he started in the insurance business with Fritz Simons in Selby. Later he had his own agency in Selby until selling it to Don Marin in 1977. He continued to sell hail insurance for the Marin Agency for a few years after retiring. He and his wife had made their home in Selby until moving to Mobridge in 1961. He was active in the Selby United Methodist Church and later the Mobridge United Methodist Church. He sang in the choir and in the cantatas, taught Sunday School and confirmation classes and counseled MYF groups for many years. He also served as an usher and was active in the Methodist Men's groups. He was a member of the Selby Masonic Lodge and the Mobridge Senior Center. He enjoyed reading and watching baseball, but especially enjoyed working with and being around people, which he did most of his life. He is survived by his two daughter: Mrs. Verne (Marcella) Zabel and Mrs. Dale (Shirlee) Burnette of Selby; three brothers: Henry Brockel of Mobridge; Elmer Brockel of rural Selby; and Leo Brockel of Mound City; three sisters: Alma Nusz of rural Woodland, CA; Ella Bossert of Paradise, CA; and Rose Brockel of Glasgow, MT; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. he was preceded in death by his parents, his wife on Dec. 9, 1988, two sisters and four brothers. Pallbearers were Carroll Brockel, Dale Mayer and Harley Brockel of Selby; Ken Brockel and Larry Thies of Java; and Alvin Sieler of Jamestown, ND. Honorary pallbearers were Emil Twete of Mobridge and Don Brockel of Selby. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Dec. 16, 1993 OSCAR P. OLSON Oscar P. Olson, age 101 of Bowdle, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1993 at the Bowdle Nursing Home. His funeral was Friday, Dec. 10, at the Evangel United Methodist Church in Bowdle with the Rev. Orland Sloat officiating. Burial followed at the Bowdle City Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites by the Bowdle American Legion Post 264. Oscar P. Olson was born July 18, 1892 at Vienna (SD) to Paul and Helene (Hanson) Olson. During his early childhood he moved with his family from Vienna to Sisseton. He recalled they loaded their belongings onto a hayrack and the four-day trip to the new home 11 miles northwest of Sisseton began. It was slow because the livestock had to be driven by someone on foot. He received an eighth grade education. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I, serving nine months in France. After his discharged he worked as a contractor and builder in the Aberdeen area until 1931. He married Gertrude Goettling on Jan. 23, 1926 at Aberdeen. In 1931 they moved to a farm south of Bowdle and in 1940 they moved into Bowdle. Mr. Olson continued to work as a contractor and builder until his retirement. He was a civic-minded person, serving as commander of the Bowdle American Legion Post 264 in 1957-1958. He also served as alderman on the Bowdle City Council. He was very instrumental in getting the Bowdle Hospital and Nursing Home started. He was also a longtime member of the Bowdle Volunteer Fire Department. He helped renovate the building that houses the Bowdle Senior Citizens Center serving on the Executive Board and Building Committee. He was a member of the Evangel United Methodist Church at Bowdle. His hobbies included gardening, hunting and fishing. Survivors include one son: Gaylord G. Olson of Princeton, NJ; one daughter: Mrs. Julius (Vangie) Schilling of Prescott Valley, AZ; one sister: Agnes Johnson of Sisseton; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife on Aug. 17, 1986, one daughter, one brother and six sisters. Pallbearers were Alvin Kurle, Morris Kurle, Ray Bachman, Melvin Bollinger, Ralph Dewald and Ozzie Schlepp, all of Bowdle. Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle was in charge of the arrangements. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Dec. 16, 1993 EDGAR F. PIETZKE Edgar F. Pietzke, age 78 of Lodi, CA died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1993 at home following a brief illness. A native of Bowdle, Mr. Pietzke settled in Lodi in 1939. He was a self-employed truck driver for more than 40 ears and had also driven for T&T Trucking Company and Claude C. Woods over the years. He was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed gardening, reading, bike riding and walking. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gertrude Pietzke of Lodi, CA; two sons: Brian Pietzke of Plymouth, CA and Jerry Pietzke of Lodi, CA; a daughter: Marilyn Pietzke of Lodi, CA; a sister: Elinore Myers of Huntington Beach, CA; and two grandchildren. His funeral was at 1:30 p.m. today (Dec. 3) in the Emanuel Lutheran Church with Gierhart-Wells & Donahue Funeral home of Lodi, CA, in charge of arrangements. Committal was at Cherokee Memorial Park at Lodi, CA. THE BOWDLE PIONEER April 7, 1994 BARBARA B. HOFF Barbara B. Hoff, age 85 of Aberdeen, died Thursday, March 24, 1994 at the Bethesda Home in Aberdeen. Funeral services were held Monday, March 28, at the Fist Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen with the Rev. Bill Anderson officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, under the direction of Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen. Barbara Bertha Benz was born Dec. 6, 1908 in Long Lake to John and Christina (Brandner) Bentz. She grew up and attended rural school in the Danzig, N.D., area. She married Emil M. Hoff on Jan. 12, 1928 in Eureka. They made their home on the Hoff homestead and farmed there until 1951. Together and they owned and operated restaurants in Eureka and Bowdle known as Hoff's Cafe. In 1958 they moved to Aberdeen where Mr. Hoff was a contractor. He died April 29, 1988 at Aberdeen and Barbara Hoff continued to make Aberdeen her home. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen. She is survived by four daughters: Priscilla Pfeifle of Aberdeen; Salonia Wendt of Largo, Fla..; Katherine Undlin of Las Vegas, Nev. and Shirley Bucholz of Gillette, Wyo.; two brothers: Edmund Bentz of Ashley, N.D. and ElRoy Bentz of San Jose, Cal.; five sisters: Emma Mohr of Bylas, Az.; Ida Horning of Hawthorne, CA; Edna Mattax of W. Sacramento, Ca.; Lydia Schnable of Eureka and Glendora Klein of Circle, Mt.; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1988, three infant sons, one infant daughter, two sisters and two brothers. THE BOWDLE PIONEER JULY 21, 1994 MARIE C. GROSS Marie C. Gross, age 85 of Hopkins, MN, and formerly of Bowdle, died Saturday, July 16, 1994 at her home. Burial of her cremains will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Bowdle City Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Fox officiating. Marie C. Culhane was born Aug. 31, 1908 at Elkton to John and Ida (Colliton) Culhane. School information in paper. She married Gardner B. Gross on Sept. 11, 1932 at Brookings. Teaching and locals in paper. She taught several years in Bowdle. Her husband died Nov. 27, 1970, and she moved. She is survived by one son: John G. Gross and his wife, June, of Minneapolis, MN; a daughter-in-law: Glenna Gross of Portales, NM; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, one brother, and two sisters. THE BOWDLE PIONEER JULY 21, 1994 HENRY (HANK) WOLFF Henry H. (Hank) Wolff, age 92, of Java, died Thursday, July 14, 1994, at the Good Samaritan Center at Selby. His funeral was Monday, July 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Java with Pastor Anna Peck officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery at Java. Henry H. (Hank) Wolff was born March 5, 1902 at Java to Matheus G. and Fredericka (Jenner) Wolff. He married Martha Bender on Nov. 15, 1925 at the Reformed Church in Java with the Rev. J. Bohler performing the ceremony. More on work in paper. His wife died Nov. 12, 1983. Survivors include one son: Calvin H. Wolff and wife Donna of Java; two daughters: Mrs. Jim (Priscilla) Halloran of Crystal, MN; and Mrs. Virgil (JoAnn) Eisenbeisz of Aberdeen; one sister: Mrs. John M. (Emily) Haux of Java; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers, and five sisters. THE BOWDLE PIONEER JULY 21, 1994 DENISE HUBER Denise Huber will be buried near her grandfather in Herreid. The 23-year-old woman's body was found in a freezer in Arizona last week after she'd been missing for three years. The Newport Beach woman disappeared in June of 1991. Her battered and frozen body was found July 13, inside a freezer housed in a rental truck in Prescott, AZ. A memorial service will be held Saturday in California, and her funeral is tentatively set for July 28 in Herreid. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Huber of Newport Beach, CA, and her grandmother, Mrs. Edward Huber of Mobridge. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Aug.. 11, 1994 MCKAYLA MARIE REUER Mass of Christian burial for McKayla Marie Reuer, age 12 of Hoven, will be Friday, Aug. 12, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hoven with Father William Osborn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery at Hoven under the direction of Larson's Funeral Home of Mobridge. She died Sunday, Aug. 7, 1994 at her rural home near Hoven. McKayla Marie Reuer was born April 7, 1982 to Gary and LaVonne (Zabel) Reuer at Hoven. More on schooling in paper. Survivors include her parents of Hoven; one brother, Landon and one sister, Raquel, both at home; her paternal grandparents, Reuben and Rose Mary Reuer of rural Hoven; maternal grandparents, Cameron and Jan Zabel of rural Selby; paternal great-grandmother, Margaret Reuer of Selby; maternal great grandparents, Ed and Lena Carman of Selby; many aunts and uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by one uncle, Marty Reuer and five great-grandparents. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Aug.. 11, 1994 JACOB HOFFER Jacob Hoffer, age 81, of Roscoe, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 1994, at the Colonial Manor of Ipswich. His funeral was Wednesday at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church of Roscoe with the Rev. Gerald Blobaum officiating. Burial followed at Morningside Cemetery at Roscoe with Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle in charge of the arrangements. Jacob Hoffer was born June 26 1913 at Hosmer to Christina (Wiederrich) and Fred Hoffer. He attended country school around the Roscoe area. Following his schooling he helped his parents on their farm northwest of Roscoe. He married Alma Blumhardt on Oct. 7, 1934 at Bowdle. More on work and moves in paper. He is survived by his wife of Roscoe; two sons: Ronald L. Hoffer and Harvey L. Hoffer of Roscoe; two brothers: Art Hoffer of Las Cruces, NM and Mervin Hoffer of Anoka, MN; five sisters: Martha Hoffer of Roscoe; Mrs. Magdalina Beckman of Anoka, MN; Mrs. Jake (Edna) Bauer of Fargo, ND; Mrs. Philipina Reede of Tacoma, WA; and Mrs. Harold (Lorraine) Roemmich of Mellette; four grandsons; nine stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and 11 stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter, two sisters, and one brother. THE BOWDLE PIONEER SEPT. 1, 1994 BERTHA BIEBER Bertha Beiber, age 80 of Tolstoy, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 1994 at St. Luke's Midland regional Medical center in Aberdeen from injuries sustained in a pickup-pedestrian accident (in Tolstoy). Her funeral was Tuesday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bowdle. More on religious service in paper. Bertha Stotz was born Feb. 12, 1914 in rural Faulk County to Christine (Kessler) and Jacob P. Stotz. Schooling in paper. She married George H. Bieber on Sept. 4, 1933 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church northeast of Tolstoy. More on work and life in paper. Survivors include her husband of Tolstoy; two sons: Jim R. Bieber of Lincoln, NE and Rodney L. Bieber of Helena, MT; two sisters: Mrs. Mary Jutzy of Bowdle Nursing Home and Mrs. Esther Schoeder of Spencer, IA; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Pallbearers were Jim Bieber, Jr., of Cave Springs, AR; Ken Bieber and Randy Bollinger of Lincoln, NE; Fed Harner of Tolstoy; David Nelson of Spencer, IA; and Clifford Stotz of Inver Grove Heights, MN. THE BOWDLE PIONEER September 15, 1994 HENRY STOECKER Henry Stoecker, age 94, of Aberdeen, died Sept. 6, 1994 at the Americana Healthcare Center. His funeral was Friday, Sept. 9, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Aberdeen with the Rev. Curt Seefeldt officiating. Burial was at Riverside Memorial Park at Aberdeen under the direction of Miller-Huebl Funeral Home in Aberdeen. Henry Stoecker was born on March 21, 1900 at Hosmer to Jacob and Caroline (Gienger) Stoecker. More on schooling in paper. He married Emma Retzer on Dec. 15, 1921, at Hosmer. More on farming in paper. Mrs. Stoecker died Sept. 23, 1990. Survivors include one son: Loven of Onaka; three daughters: Mrs. Milbert (Lorina) Pfeifle of Leola; Mrs. Richard (Lu) Van Beek of Aberdeen; and Mrs. Derald (Leona) Kern of Faulkton; four sisters: Mrs. John (Caroline) Judnt of Brookings; Mrs. Lydia Schneider of Aberdeen; Mrs. Martha Huber of McLaughlin; and Mrs. Rose Eisenbeisz of Aberdeen; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, five brother, one sister, and three grandchildren. THE BOWDLE PIONEER SEPT. 29, 1994 HUBERT (BUCK) W. SEURER Herbert (Buck) W. Seurer, age 72 of St. Louis Park, MN, died Sept. 6, 1994 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Service information in the paper. Hubert W. Seurer was born April 20, 1922, in Hoven to Charles and Eva (Kaiser) Seurer. He married the former Elsie Knecht on Sept. 12, 1951, in Hoven. They moved to Minneapolis, MN, in 1956. She preceded him in death on May 27, 1993. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lynn Seurer of Rochester, N; granddaughter, Rachel Seurer of Rochester; five brothers: George Seurer of Bowdle; Joseph, Barnard, Albert and Arthur Seurer, all of Hoven; and two sisters: Barbara Brickner and Laura Kaup, both of Hoven. THE BOWDLE PIONEER SEPT. 29, 1994 ALOIS A. (TUFFY) HERMAN Alois A. (Tuffy) Herman, age 75, of Aberdeen, died Sept. 20, 1994 at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center at Aberdeen of acute leukemia. Services were Sept. 23, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at Aberdeen with the Rev. Roger Noer officiating. burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens at Aberdeen under the direction of Miller-Huebel Funeral Home of Aberdeen. Military Honors were conducted by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24. Alois Anthony (Tuffy) Herman was born to Joseph and Gertrude (Kaiser) Herman on Feb. 10, 1919, on his parent's homestead northeast of Hoven. He grew up and attended rural school southwest of Bowdle. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps at Columbia for several ears. he worked as a farm laborer, cattle truck driver, and a bus driver as a young man. In October, 1941, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Hambleton for over four years. On Feb. 12, 1946 her married Edna Buechler of Bowdle. They farmed near the Richmond area for several years. They moved to the Westport area, farming there for 36 years. They retired in 1987 and moved to Aberdeen where they were residents at the time of his death. Church and organizational information in paper. He is survived by his wife of Aberdeen; one son: John Herman of Orlando, FL; one daughter: Carol Sheldon of Westport; two brothers: Charles Herman of Westport and Herman Herman of Aberdeen; two sisters: Mrs. Otto (Catherine) Weber of Plattsmouth, NE, and Mrs. Bernard (Regina) Weber of Seneca; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jim, who died April 24, 1975, three brothers and two sister. THE BOWDLE PIONEER October 6, 1994 ROSE MARIE LEITHOLT Rose Marie Leitholt, age 71 of Aberdeen, died Sept. 21, 1994 at the Mother Joseph Manor Apartments. Services under the direction of Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen, were Sept. 26, at Good shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roger Noer officiating. burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens at Aberdeen. Rose Marie Mackin was born March 31, 1923, at Glen Ullin, ND, to Roy and Frieda (Kunkle) Mackin. She married Edward Leitholt on Dec. 24, 1940 at Miles City, MT where they made their first home and her husband worked for the Milwaukee Railroad. More on work and moves in paper. Survivors include one son: Lyle E. Leitholt of Columbus, IN; three daughters: Mrs. Bernard (Judy) Cavanaugh of DeSmet; Mrs. Louis (Jane) Zarantenello of Decauter, TX; and Audrey Leitholt of Aberdeen; two brothers: William Mackin of Kalispell, MT; and Lloyd Mackin of Miles City, MT; one sister: Agnes Sunell of Columbia Falls, MT; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, two sisters (one in infancy) and one great-grandson. THE BOWDLE PIONEER October 6, 1994 KENNETH W. MURRAY The funeral for Kenneth W. Murray, age 59 of Java, was hold on Sept. 23, at Larson's funeral Home in Mobridge with the Rev. Sandra Jellison-Knock officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Java. Mr. Murray died Sept. 20, 1994 at the Mobridge Regional Hospital. Kenneth W. Murray was born Aug. 29, 1935 to William (Pete) and Lenora (Ring) Murray at Bowdle. More on schooling in paper. He is survived by three sisters: Joyce Cook and husband, Paul of Cabot, AR; Shirley Lee of Glenham; and Janice Ritter of Akaska; and one brother: Donald of Colorado Springs, CO; one sister-in-law; Esther Murray of Pueblo, CO; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death his parents and one brother, Dale. THE BOWDLE PIONEER October 13, 1994 RAYMOND (RAY) BACHMAN Raymond (Ray) Bachman, age 67, died at his home in Bowdle on Saturday, Oct. 8, 1994. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Bowdle with the Rev. Richard Fox officiating. More on church service in paper. Burial will be 1 p.m. (MDT) Friday, Oct. 14, 1994 at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis. Raymond (Ray) Bachman was born Oct. 3, 1927 at Bowdle to Theodosius and Cecilia (Krum) Bachman. More on schooling and military career in paper. On July 17, 1950 he married Lila Dumdie at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Bowdle. More on work in paper. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Cecilia Bachman of Bowdle; his wife, Lila Bachman of Bowdle; one son, Paul A. Bachman of Huron; three daughters: Teresa M. Daniels of Northfield, MN; Mrs. Duane (Vicki) Knecht of Bowdle; and Mrs. Scott (Debra) Parkhurst of Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND; two brothers: Edward Bachman of Ipswich; and George Bachman of Warwick RI; three sisters: Mrs. Marion Young of Paradise, CA; Mrs. Kenneth (Jo) Tokelson of San Diego, CA; and Dorothy Rinehart of Gaithersburg, MD; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister. Pallbearers will be Robert Wendt of Wetonka; Marvin Uhrich and LeRoy Ehnes of Roscoe; Louis Thares and Frank Heinz, Sr., of Ipswich; and Elroy Eske of Mina. THE BOWDLE PIONEER October 20, 1994 ALBERT F. MERKEL Albert F. Merkel, age 72, of Bowdle, was dead on arrival at Bowdle Hospital Friday, Oct. 14, 1994. His funeral was Monday afternoon at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bowdle with the Rev. Gerald Blobaum officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery at Bowdle with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Bowdle American Legion Post #264. Albert F. Merkel was born Dec. 2, 1921 at Glenham to Jacob L. and Elizabeth (Doerr) Merkel. He attended country schools southeast of Java. More on military service in paper. He married Gloria M. Bogema on Jan. 5, 1946, at Minneapolis, MN. More on work and clubs in paper. Survivors include his wife of Bowdle; on son: Larry A. Merkel of Bismarck, ND; two daughters: Mrs. Dale (Gloria) Haar of Roscoe; and Mrs. Donneley (LaRita) Kay of Warner; two sisters: Mrs. Eddie (Johanna) Mastel of Miller; and Mrs. Don (Doris) Rissmann of Highmore; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death of his parents, one sister, and a brother in infancy. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Haar of Livingston, TN; Doran Haar of Aberdeen; Darcy Haar of Roscoe; Jason, Jennifer, and Emily Kay of Warner; and all of his friends. Pallbearers were Roger Mastel of Miller; Pete Timm, Mark Bieber, Joe Pesicka, Glenn Blumhardt, and Erwin Schilling of Bowdle. THE BOWDLE PIONEER October 20, 1994 MELINDA R. KNECHT Melinda R. Knecht, age 82 of Bowdle, died Friday, Oct. 14, 1994, at the Good Samaritan Center in Selby. Her funeral was Tuesday morning at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Bowdle with the Rev. Mindy Ehrke officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. Melinda R. Beitelspacher was born Aug. 31, 1912 to Christina (Schumacher) and John J. Beitelspacher at Java. More on schooling in paper. She married Gustave (Gust) F. Knecht. He died March 16, 1990. More on moves and farming in paper. She is survived by three sons: Duane Knecht of Bowdle; Harlin Knecht of Aberdeen and Clifford Knecht of Hillsboro, OR; three daughters: Mrs. Melvin (Jeanette) Duenwald of St. Louis Park, MN; Mrs. Wayne (Sally) Perman of Mobridge; and Mrs. Alan (Pam) Dahme of New Salem, ND; five brothers: Erwin Beitelspacher of Ipswich; Cleo Beitelspacher of Oakland, CA; Erhard Beitelspacher of Bowdle; Ruben Beitelspacher of Aberdeen and Eugene Beitelspacher of Houston, TX; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and one sister. Pallbearers were David Knecht of Bowdle; Randy Knecht of Sioux Falls; Chad Dahme of New Salem, ND, Larry Duenwald of Beggs, OK; Mark Perman of Royal Oak, MI and Troy Perman of Grand Forks, ND. THE BOWDLE PIONEER October 27, 1994 THEODORE BIEBER Funeral services were held recently for Theodore J. (Ted) Bieber of Elk Grove, CA, who died Oct. 4, 1994, at the age of 70. Pastor Darrell Deuel of St. Peter's Church officiated at the ceremony which was held at the Lodi Funeral Home. Interment was in Lodi Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Bieber was born and grew up in Bowdle. He married the former Elsie Christina Litz on Oct. 12, 1933 at Hosmer. The family moved to Elk Grove, CA, in 1937. More on moves in paper. He is survived by his wife of Elk Grove, CA; his daughter, Marlene Colbert of Sacramento, CA; his son and wife, Harvey and Kay Bieber of Sacramento, CA; his brother, Emil Bieber of Elk Grove, CA; and two sisters: Martha Hoffman of Elk Grove, CA; and Katherina Schumacher of Hosmer. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Two sisters (Johanna and Lydia Bieber) and six brothers (John, Fredrich, Christian, Gidion, Reinhold and Richard Carl Bieber) preceded him in death. THE BOWDLE PIONEER October 27, 1994 VIONA BOHLE Viona Bohle, age 66 of Aberdeen, died on Friday, Oct. 21, 1994, at Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen. Her funeral was held Monday at Zion Lutheran Church in Aberdeen with the Rev. Dennis Hansen officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens at Aberdeen under the direction of Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen. Viona Schnabel was born on July 16, 1928 at Hosmer to Edwin and Katie (Bauer) Schnabel. This is where she grew up and attended school. On Nov. 3, 1945 she married Ervin Bohle at Hosmer where they lived and farmed for two years. More on work in paper. Survivors include her husband of Aberdeen; two sons: Dallas Bohle of Aberdeen and Fred Bohle of North Platte, NE; one brother, Raymond L. Schnabel of Aberdeen and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Nov. 2, 1994 RUTH AMAN Ruth N. Aman, age 100 of Selby, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 1994 at the Bowdle Nursing Home. Her funeral was held Wednesday morning at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bowdle with Pastor Joe Story officiating. Burial followed at Selby Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home in Bowdle. Ruth N. Baumann was born Sept. 3, 1894 at Hosmer to Henry and Elizabeth (Seydel) Baumann. More in paper and early life. She married Henry Aman Jr. on Dec. 15, 1916 at the home of her parents near Lowry. More on farming in paper. Survivors include two sons: Julius Aman of Sonoma, CA; and Stanley Aman of Tonopah, NV; two daughters: Alice Grey of Aberdeen and Sarah Grey of Rapid City; two sisters: Bertha Fowler of Seattle, WA; and Mrs. Elsie Weiss of Colonial Manor of Ipswich; 26 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband April 12, 1981, two sons, one daughter, five brothers, and four (two in infancy) sister. Pallbearers were Aaron Siewert, Art Holweger and Milton Hagele, all of Bowdle; William Gill, Jr. of Eureka; Albert Binder and Virgil Heinrich of Tolstoy. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Nov. 17, 1994 ERNEST F. SCHUMACHER Ernest F. Schumacher, age 87, of Bowdle, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1994, at the Bowdle Nursing Home. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church in Bowdle with the Rev. Peter J. Naumann of Mobridge officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery at Bowdle. Visitation will be form 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday at Miller Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published later. THE BOWDLE PIONEER Nov. 24, 1994 ERNEST F. SCHUMACHER Ernest F. Schumacher, age 87, of Bowdle, died Monday, Nov. 14, 1994 at the Bowdle Nursing Home. His funeral was Nov. 17, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. Burial followed at the church cemetery in Bowdle. Ernest F. Schumacher was born April 12, 1907 at rural Java to Helena (Rathke) and Christoph C. Schumacher. More on early life in paper. He married Barbara Knapp at Bowdle, Nov. 6, 1928. More on life in paper. He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Morris (Patricia Venoy) Kurle, and Mrs. Alvin (donna) Kurle, both of Bowdle; one sister: Mrs. Adeline Miller of Bowdle Nursing Home; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one daughter, and two brothers. Pallbearers were John Kurle of Minneapolis, MN; Tom Jackson of Sioux Falls; Jason Jackson, Anthony Geier, and Kim Jahraus, all of Aberdeen and Creighton Miller of Pierre. Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle was in charge of arrangements. BOWDLE PIONEER Jan. 12, 1995 EVA SCHAIBLE Eva Schaible, age 95, of Hosmer, died Friday, Jan. 6, 1995, at the Hosmer Senior Citizens Home. Her funeral was held Monday, Jan. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Hosmer, Burial followed at Bethany Cemetery, Hosmer. Eva Gutjahr was born Aug. 11, 1899 northeast of Hosmer to Eva (Stotz) and Jacob Gutjahr. More on early life in paper. On Nov. 19, 1918 she married Fred Schaible at the Hosmer Lutheran Church. More on life in paper. Her husband died Oct. 25, 1959. Survivors include one son: Herbert Schaible of Hosmer; five daughters: Mrs. Alvin (Adina) Kirschenmann of Hosmer; Mrs. Leone Spitzer of Aberdeen; Mrs. Herbert (Edna) Guthmiller of Hosmer; Mrs. Raymond (Hildegarde) Lehr of Roscoe; and Mrs. Marvin (Norma) Preszler of Hosmer; one sister: Mrs. Lydia Pietz of Aberdeen; 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, seven brothers (two in infancy), three sisters, one grandson, and one great-granddaughter. Pallbearers were James Schaible, Dennis Heyne, and Chad Preszler of Hosmer; Tom Appletoft of Aberdeen, Gerald Guthmiller of Jamestown, ND, and Dwight Lehr of Roscoe. Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle was in charge of arrangements. BOWDLE PIONEER Jan. 12, 1995 OLIVIA SONNENFELD Olivia Sonnenfeld, age 74 of Aberdeen, died on Tuesday, Jan. 3 1995, at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center, Aberdeen. Her funeral was Saturday, Jan. 7, at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dennis Hansen officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, under the direction of Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen. Olivia Holzworth was born on Feb. 17, 1920 at Eureka to Henry and Elizabeth (Zulauf) Holzworth. More on schooling in paper. She was married to Arthur H. Sonnenfeld on Sept. 5, 1943 at Eureka. More on work in paper. Survivors include her husband of Aberdeen; two sons: Cleo Sonnenfeld of Alta Loma, CA; and Paul Sonnenfeld of Rockwell City, IA; three daughters: Mrs. Dean (Shari) Erickson of Aberdeen; Mrs Larry (Judy) Richardson of Yorba Linda, CA; and Mrs. Randy (Paula) Dominicak of Santee, CA; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sister. BOWDLE PIONEER Jan. 12, 1995 ANTHONY HEILMAN A 27-year-old Roscoe man died Monday (Jan. 9) afternoon as a result of an allergy attack on his parents' farm in Edmunds County. Anthony (Tony) Heilman, a life-long asthma sufferer, had been working in a grain bin. Heilman felt the attack coming and returned to the family house telling his father, Albert, who was ready to take him to the hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Hein Funeral Home of Ipswich. BOWDLE PIONEER Jan. 26, 1995 BERTHA M. GRISMER Bertha M. Grismer of Bowdle died at Missouri River Medical center, Fort Benton, MT, at the age of 75 on Jan. 12, 1995. Her funeral was Jan. 17, at St. Mary Margaret Catholic church in Big Sandy, MT with Benton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Bertha M. Pound was born in Missouri Valley, IA, on March , 1919 to Pearl M. and James H. Pounds. She married Henry R. Cook in Iowa and moved to the Big Sandy area in Dec. of 1939. More on early life in paper. She met Joe Grismer and married him in July 1977. They lived in Bowdle. Survivors include her husband of Bowdle; six sons: Richard Cook of Big Sandy, MT; Ike Cook, Roger Cook and Wade Cook, all of Fort Benton, MT; Sid Cook of Hermiston, OR and Calvin Cook of Spokane, WA; seven daughters: Delores Axtman, Betty McCoun, and Karen Pearson, all of Fort Benton, MT; Darlene Poindexter of Geraldine, MT; Sue Ann Williams of Big Sandy, MT; Colleen Imberi of Eureka; and Sharon Grismer of Warden, WA; 34 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; a brother, James; a sister, Helen; three stepsons; three stepgrandchildren; a and nine stepgreat-granchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Cook and three grandchildren. BOWDLE PIONEER Jan. 26, 1995 MILDRED HOVEN Mildred (Millie) Helen Hoven, age 71 and formerly of Bowdle, died at her home in Aberdeen on Jan. 18, 1995. Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Aberdeen with Fr. John Rader and Fr. Marvin McPhee officiating. Burial was at Riverside Memorial Park, Aberdeen, under the direction of Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen. Mildred Hass was born July 25, 1923, in Ashtabula township, rural Valley City, MN, to William and Ethel (Magnuson) Hass. More on early life in paper. She married Donald P. Hoven Sept 4, 1943, at St. Paul, MN. More on life and work in paper. He died Feb. 24, 1993. Survivors include her son: Mark D. Hoven of Aberdeen; four daughters: Linda Goetz of Maple Grove, MN; Diana Bond of Las Vegas, NV; Judy Schnabel of Redfield; and Tracy Helms of Waseca, MN; two brothers: William Hass, Jr. of Valley City, ND; and Walter Hass of Milwaukee, WI; two sisters: Jane Olson of Valley City, ND; and Margaret Bollinger of Milwaukee, WI and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers: Edward and Robert. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 2, 1995 PAULINE HIEB Pauline Hieb, age 83, of Hosmer, died Friday, Jan. 27, 1995 at the Hosmer Senior Citizen Home. Her funeral was Feb. 1, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Hosmer with the Rev. Bruce Falksen officiating. Burial followed at Bethany Cemetery at Hosmer under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. Pauline Martel was born April 18, 1911 to Frederick and Elizabeth (Henne) Martel northeast of Hosmer. More on school and early work in paper. On Nov. 23, 1928 she married Christian A. Hieb at Eureka. More on work in paper. Survivors include her husband of Aberdeen; one son: Willard H. Hieb of Hosmer; two daughters: Lucille Fischer of Menasha, WI and Delores Weber of Sioux Falls; two sisters: Mrs. Christina Schnaible of the Hosmer Senior Citizens Home; and Mrs. Alvina Fischer of Aberdeen; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son in infancy, five brothers, and two sisters. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 2, 1995 LEVERN C. HERMAN LeVern C. (Clem) Herman, age 68 of Aberdeen, died Jan. 24, 1995 at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls after an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 28, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Aberdeen with the Rev. Bob Vinslauski officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Garden, Aberdeen, under the direction of Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen with military graveside rites by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24. LeVern C. (Clem) Herman was born Feb. 26, 1926 at Hoven to Fred and Mary (Hettich) Herman, Sr. More on schooling and work in paper. He married Anna Marie Frost Feb 14, 1848 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hoven. More on work in paper. Survivors include his wife of Aberdeen; nine sons: Ronald (Pete) Herman and James Herman of Aberdeen; Doug Herman of Aurora, CO; Cal Herman of Lakewood, CO; Richard Herman of Brooklyn Park, MN; 1st Lt. John Herman of St. Louis Park, MN; Bob Herman of Fargo, ND; and Scott Herman of Sioux Falls; three daughters: Linda Jensen of St. Louis Park, MN; Mrs. Steven (Kathy) Vance of Lakewood, CO; and Nikole Herman of Aberdeen; three brothers: Elton Herman of Casper, WY; Barney Herman of Mina; and Fred Herman, Jr., of Crawford, CO; one sister: Mrs. Ray (Dorothy) Dobberpuhl of Aberdeen; two half sisters: Agatha Coffey of Gladstone, MI; and Caroline Reinken of Las Vegas, NV; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two half brothers, and one sister. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 2, 1995 AGNES L. SCHMIDT Agnes L. Schmidt age 82 of Hoven, died Jan. 26, 1995 at Holy Infant Hospital, Hoven. Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 30, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Hoven. with the Rev. William Osborn celebrating. Burial followed at the church cemetery, Hoven, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. Agnes L. Baus was born May 13, 1912 to Louis and Anna (Schaefer) Baus east of Hoven, She attended Hoven School through eighth grade. For several years she then worked at home and for neighbors. On Oct. 7, 1936 she married Lawrence J. Schmidt at Hoven. More on work and moves in paper. He died Sept. 1, 1984. Survivors include two sons: Larry (Lefty) Schmidt of Hoven and William (Butch) Schmidt of Torrington, WY; three brothers: Edward Baus of Seattle, WA; Joe Baus of Edmonds, WA; and Alfred Baus of Ipswich; two sisters: Mrs. Margaret Hageman of the Oahe Manor Nursing home, Gettysburg and Mrs. Leonard (Catherine) Frost of Hoven; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and three sisters. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 9, 1995 LYDIA MARTELL Lydia Martell, age 93 of Hosmer, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1995 at the Hosmer Senior Citizens Home. Her funeral was Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hosmer. More about service in paper. Lydia Heyd was born Feb. 10, 1901 at Long Lake to John D. and Eva (Gienger) Heyd. More on schooling in paper. She married Carl Martell on March 10, 1921 at Long Lake. More on work in paper. He died Nov. 16, 1975. survivors include one son: Milbert H. Martell of Marshall, MN; two brothers: Edward Heyd of Aberdeen and Rudolph Heyd of Long Lake; three sisters: Mrs. Lea Guthmiller of Yakima, WA; Mrs. Rose Baumbach of Lodi, CA; and Mrs. Edwin (Laurenta) Schock of Ellendale, ND; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding her death were her parents, her husband, one son in infancy, one grandson in infancy, and two brothers. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 9, 1995 HERBERT JUNG The funeral for Hubert Jung, age 85 of Hosmer, was held Friday, Feb. 3, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hosmer. Burial followed at Bethany Cemetery at Hosmer. He died Jan. 31, 1995 at Bowdle Hospital. Hebert Jung was born to Fred and Caroline (Will) Jung on April 1, 1909 northeast of Hosmer. More in schooling in paper. He married Caroline Gramm on Aug. 11, 1931 at Ipswich. More on life in paper. Caroline died March 31, 1960. He married Flora (Ulmer) Gaub on July 4, 1974 in Hosmer. Survivors include his wife, Flora V. Jung of Hosmer. Five sons: Jerald Jung of Corvalllis, OR; Harley Jung of Milwaukee, OR; Mervin Jung of Fresno, CA; Allen Jung of Albany, OH; and John Jung of Hosmer; one daughter: Lucille Best of Portland, OR; one stepson: Glen Gaub of New Ulm, MN; two brothers: Eugene Jung of Hosmer and Gideon Jung of Roscoe; two sisters: Mrs. Bertha Gaub and Mrs. Leah Keim of St. Paul, MN; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchidren, three great-great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren, and six step great-granchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, his first wife in 1969, five brothers, and one sister. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 15, 1995 PHYLLIS J. SCHAEFFER Phyllis J. Schaefer, age 60 of Hoven, died Feb. 7, 1995 at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 10, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hoven with the Rev. William Osborn celebrating the Mass. Phyllis Jean Zweber was born Feb. 20, 1934 to Anton and Mary (Koehn) Zweber at Hoven. She married Leo H. Schaefer on Sept. 16, 1952 at Hoven. Farming in paper. Survivors include her husband of Hoven, four sons: Don Schaefer, Dan Schaefer, and Tom Schaefer of Hoven; and Alan Schaefer of Selby; five daughters: Debra Neumayr of Fairbanks, AL; Diane Kula of Gettysburg; Carol Waldman of Onaka; Linda Schaefer of Pierre; and Susie Helm of Mobridge; one sister: Geraldine Gisness of Rapid City; four sons-in-law: Mark Neumayr of Fairbanks, AL; Mike Kula of Gettysburg; Shannon Waldman of Onaka; and Brian Helm of Mobridge; two daughters-in-law: Bev Schaefer of Hoven and Chris Schaefer of Selby; grandchildren: Erin and Sarah Kula; Nancy, Bill, Bob and Amanda Schaefer; Dan Keith, and Kay Waldman; Darwin and Cheryl Schaefer; and Kim Helm. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Cletus Zweber. Pallbearers were don Schaefer and Dan Schaefer of Hoven; Alan Schaefer of Selby; Mike Kula of Gettysburg; Mark Neumayr of Fairbanks, AL; and Brian Helm of Mobridge. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 15, 1995 JOHN G. LEIHOLDT The funeral for John G. (Big John) Leidholdt, age 77 of Tacoma, WA was Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Mountain View Valley Chapel in Tacoma, WA. He died Jan. 28, 1995. John G. Leidholdt was born July 19, 1917 to Jacob and Margaret (Pietzke) Leidholt. More on clubs in paper. He is survived by his wife, Irene of 46 years; one son: Terrance and wife, Grayce of Canyon Country, CA; three grandsons, and one great-grandson of California; two sisters: Adeline Bieber of Bowdle; and Annie Stern of Brush, CO; and two brothers: Albert Leidholt of Bowdle; and Phillip of Cotton Wood, CA. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 15, 1995 IDA BUECHLER The funeral for Ida Buechler, age 90 of Bowdle, was held Monday afternoon, Feb. 13, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowdle with Pastor Mindy Ehrke officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery, Bowdle. Miss Buechler died Thursday, Feb. 9,1995 at the Bowdle Hospital. Ida Buechler was born Jan. 29, 1905 northwest of Bowdle to Jacob B. and Katherina (Rott) Buechler. More on schooling in paper. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Rosina Doerr of the Bowdle Nursing Home. Preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers, and two sisters. Pallbearers were LeRoy Buechler of Aberdeen; Larry Trefz of Onaka; Steve Buechler of Gettysburg; DeWayne Weiszhaar, Ted Leidholt and Dale Bieber of Bowdle. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 15, 1995 ADOLPH E. BOLLINGER Adolph E. Bollinger, age 81, died Jan. 4, 1995 at Lincoln, NE He was buried in College View Cemetery at Lincoln, NE. Adolph Bollinger was born May 23, 1913 in Edmunds County to Michael and Margaretha (Huber) Bollinger. He farmed in the Tolstoy/Onaka area. He married Ruth M. Rueb of Leola on Jan. 6, 1943 at Aberdeen. More on work in paper. Survivors include his wife: daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Richard Griffin of Coffeyville, KS; stepdaughter, Carolyn Devitt of Ukiah, CA; stepson, Larry Stotz of Lincoln, NE; two granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; and seven sisters: Carrie Maier of Lodi, CA; Rose Holweger of Lake Oswego, OR; Katherine Dufloth of Lincoln, NE; Maggie Boone of Watertown; Emma Boveee of Byron, MN; Martha Christiansen of Mound, MN; and Alma Houghton of Rochester, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth; three infant daughters; one brother, Jake; and one sister, Lydia. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 15, 1995 ALVIN G. ERLENBUSCH Alvin G. Erlenbusch, age 68 of Bowdle, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1995 at MedCenter One, Bismarck, ND. His funeral was Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Bowdle with Pastor Curt Seefeldt officiating. Burial followed at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church Cemetery at Bowdle with Military Graveside Rites by Bowdle American Legion Post #264. Alvin G. Erlenbusch was born Jan. 19, 1927 near Lowry to Daniel and Katherine (Sauer) Erlenbusch. More on schooling in paper. He married Edna Hintz on March 28, 1948 at the Congregational Church in Bowdle. More on work in paper. Survivors include his wife, Edna Erlenbusch of Bowdle; one brother, Herbert Erlenbusch of Bowdle; three sisters: Mrs. Edward (Clara) Dutt of Tolstoy; Mrs. August (Matilda) Wiederrich of Edgeley, ND; and Mrs. Frieda Ham of Roscoe; one sister-in-law; Mrs. Minnie Dabbert of Roscoe; and one brother-in-law, Art Hintz of the Mobridge Care Center. Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters, and three brothers. Pallbearers were Jerald Dutt of Tolstoy; Donald Erlenbusch of Aberdeen; Dwayne Ham of Bowlde; Gordon Hintz, Arlan Hintz and Vernon Hintz of Mobridge. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 23, 1995 JUDITH A. HACKL Judith A. Hackl, age 54 of Hoven, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1995 at her home. Religious service in paper, not copied. Judith A. Allen was born Sept. 1, 1940 in Alexandria, MN to Donald L. and Anna R. (Haney) Allen. She moved with her family to Arcadia, CA at the age of 12. She graduated from San Gabriel Mission High School in 1959. She married Royce L. Hackl on July 6, 1961 in Hoven. This is where she lived the remainder of her life. Work and organization information in paper, not copied. Survivors included her husband of Hoven; four children: Kathryn L. Manfull of Billings, MT; James A. Hackl of Conroe, TX; Suzette M. Hackl, SDSU Brookings; and Thomas P. Hackl of Hoven; her mother: Anna R. Allen of Cameron Park, CA; her brother: David L. Allen of Alamo, CA; one sister: Mary Allen-Calligan of Cameron Park, CA; and three grandchildren: Scott and Jake Hackl of Conroe, TX; and Krystyn Manfull of Billings, MT. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald L. Allen. Pallbearers were Ron Kaup, Bob Simon, Ed Rausch, Jerome Hageman, Tom Davis, and Bob Gabrielson, all of Hoven. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 23, 1995 RUEBEN LEIDHOLT Rueben Leidholt, age 72 of Fort Pierre, and formerly of Bowdle, died Monday, Feb. 13, 1995, at St. Mary's in Pierre. Religious service in paper, not copied. Rueben Phillip Leidholt was born Jan. 13, 1923, to Henry and Lydia (Schlepp) Leidholt in Lowry. The family moved to the Bowdle area where he was raised and educated. Military information in the paper. He married Ruth Dirksen on Jan. 7, 1951, in Bancroft. They owned and operated Rube's Bait Shop in Fort Pierre and Sunset Lodge. More info in paper. Survivors include his wife of Fort Pierre; two sons and their families: Mike Leidholt and wife, Betty and their daughter, Michelle and son, Phillip, of Pierre; and James Leidholt and wife, Patty and daughter, Stacy of Pierre; three brothers: Ted Leidholt of Bowdle; Jerry Leidholt of Pierre; and Bert Leidholt of Minot, ND; four sisters: Bernice (Mrs. Norman) Lindbloom of Pierre; Mabel Schumacher of Pierre; Lucille Schaible of St. Paul, MN; and Janice (Mrs. Danny) Bergeson of Fort Pierre. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Shirley David and Vivian Schumacher. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 23, 1995 WILLIAM DAHLQUIST William (Bill) Dahlquist, age 67 of Selby, died Monday, Feb. 13, 1995, at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center in Aberdeen. Religious service in paper, not included here. William (Bill) Dahlquist was born at Mobridge on Dec. 8, 1927, to William and Lillian (Schrunk) Dahlquist. He attended public school at Selby, graduating in 1946. More on military service in paper. He married Marian A. Hausman of Mobridge on Jan. 9, 1950. They lived in Mobridge where Bill worked as an auto mechanic for the Ford Garage. In 1956 they returned to Selby and he began a 17-year employment with Delzer Construction. More information on employment in paper. Survivors include his wife of Selby; one son: William L. Dahlquist of Sioux Falls; two daughters: Patti Wessel and her husband, John of Mitchell; and Mari Lynn Tillma and her husband, Dan of Aberdeen; one brother: Duane W. Dahlquist of Selby; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. THE BOWDLE PIONEER FEB. 23, 1995 ARTHUR SONNENFELD The funeral for Arthur H. (Art) Sonnenfeld, age 72 of Aberdeen, was Monday, Feb. 20, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Aberdeen with the Rev. Dennis Hansen officiating. He died Feb. 15, 1995 at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls. Arthur H. Sonnenfeld was born on Sept. 2, 1922 at Hosmer to Jacob and Martha (Pressler) Sonnenfeld. He grew up and helped on the family farm and attended rural school. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He married Olivia Holzworth at Zion Lutheran Church in Eureka on Sept. 5, 1943. He continued to farm with his father until 1945. Work and organizational members included in paper. Survivors include two sons: Cleo Sonnenfeld of Alta Loma, CA; and Paul Sonnenfeld of Rockwell City, IA; three daughters: Mrs. Dean (Sharon) Erickson, Aberdeen; Mrs. Larry (Judy) Richardson of Yorba Linda, CA; and Mrs. Randy (Paula) Dominicak of Santee, CA; four brothers: Albert Sonnenfeld of Dickson, TN; Curtis Sonnenfeld of Golden valley, MN; Allan Sonnenfeld of New Brighton, MN; and James Sonnenfeld of Oakton, VA; one sister: Alice Copeland of Vallejo, CA; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife who died Jan. 3, 1995, one brother and two sisters. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren: Lori Erickson, Heather Dominicak, Brandee Richardson, Allyssa (Sonnenfeld) Gordon, Jason Dominicak, Joshua Richardson, Taryn Sonnenfeld, Christopher Sonnenfeld, Kelly Sonnenfeld, and Tristin Sonnenfeld. Pallbearers were Jim Thomas, John Schuck, Don Bosanko, Larry Brick, Art Tribble, and Keith Kusler. THE BOWDLE PIONEER March 2, 1995 CLARA FUHRMANN Clara Fuhrmann, age 83 of Onaka, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1995 at the Colonial manor of Ipswich. Her Mass of Christian burial was Saturday, Feb.. 25, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Onaka with the Rev. William Osborn celebrating the Mass. Burial followed at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle. Clara Leboldus was born July 29, 1911 at Selz, ND to Andreas and Marian (Keller) Leboldus. Her father died in 1918 and in 1923 her mother married Constantine Fuhrmann. More on family in paper. On May 9, 1932, Clara married her stepbrother, Stephen Fuhrmann at Onaka. More on farming in paper. Stephen died in May 1954 as the result of a plane crash. More on clubs and hobbies in paper. Survivors include three sons: Jerome Fuhrmann of Onaka; Steve Fuhrmann and Jim Fuhrmann of Rapid City; one daughter: Mrs. Clarence (Marjorie) Waldman of Onaka; one brother: Mike Leboldus of Roscoe; four sisters: Mrs. Barbara Axtman of Selz, ND; Mrs. Caroline Fuhrmann of Aberdeen; Mrs. Simon (Anna Mary) Ehnes of Roscoe; and Mrs. Sebastian (Julia) Gisi of Sisseton; one half sister; Mrs. Mary Eva Axtman of Rugby, ND; one step sister: Mrs. Anna Firestone of Portland, OR; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, one brother, one half brother, one half sister, two step sisters, and two infant grandchildren. Honorary bearers are Gary Fuhrmann and Shannon Waldman of Onaka; Mark Fuhrmann and Troy Waldman of Aberdeen; Dale Fuhrmann of Colorado Springs, CO; Deanne Juelfs of Ralph; Mike Fuhrmann, Craig Fuhrmann, Kim Dosch, and Jolyn Fuhrmann of Rapid City; and Brenda Fuhrmann of Denver, CO. Pallbearers were Tom Waldman of Ulysses, KS; Brian Fuhrmann, Jayme Fuhrmann, and Lance Fuhrmann of Rapid City; Galen Waldman of Aberdeen; and Allen Fuhrmann of Watertown. THE BOWDLE PIONEER March 2, 1995 JO ANN MARILYN BUECHLER Jo Ann Marilyn Buechler, daughter of Max and Francine (Person) Buechler of Bowdle, was stillborn Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1995 at the Bowdle Hospital. Graveside services were Saturday afternoon, Feb. 25, at St. Paul Lutheran Church cemetery, Bowdle with Pastor Mindy Ehrke officiating. Survivors include her parents of Bowdle; maternal grandfather, Herman Person of Bowdle; paternal grandparents, Harlan and Stella Buechler of Bowdle; great-grandfather, August Buechler of Bowdle Nursing Home; and great-grandmother, Mrs. Lydia Krause of Java. Among those preceding her in death was maternal grandmother, Marilyn (Molly) Person on Jan. 15, 1994. THE BOWDLE PIONEER March 9, 1995 KATHRYN FLEMING Kathryn Fleming, age 92 of Selby, died Thursday, March 2, 1995 at the Selby Good Samaritan Center. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Selby with the Rev. Jim Friedrich celebrating the Mass. Burial followed at the Mobridge City Cemetery. Kathryn Berens was born Dec. 2, 1902 at Selby to John and Mary (Georgen) Berens. She attended school in Selby. In 1924 she married Roy P. Fleming. More on moves in paper. Mr. Fleming died Sept. 19, 1974. Survivors include her sister: Mrs. Mary Lewey of Detroit, MI and several nephews and nieces including Leo and Eddie Berens of Selby. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister, two brothers and two half brothers. Pallbearers were Ron Berens, Jason Berens, Marlin Berens and Kevin Schilling of Selby; Allen Berens of Glenham; and Robert Pearson of Forestburg. THE BOWDLE PIONEER March 9, 1995 LOUISE HARING JULSON Louise (Haring) Julson, age 81, died Feb. 5, 1995 at Estes Park, CO. Memorial services for friends and family were held on Feb. 6, at Community Church. Louise Haring was born in Bowdle, graduating from Bowdle High School. Her parents were Sam and Amanda (LeConte) Haring. Following her marriage to Earl Julson on July 1, 1937, they lived in various locations. Survivors include one son: Jerry Joseph Julson of Reedpoint, MT; one daughter: Janice Slattery of Denver CO; two grandchildren; and one sister; Cora Greeno of Redfield. THE BOWDLE PIONEER March 9, 1995 ROBERT H. DOERR Robert H. Doerr, age 65 of Aberdeen, died Thursday, March 2, 1995 at the V.A. Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were Monday, March 6, at Miller-Huebl Funeral Home in Aberdeen. Burial was Wednesday at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis with the Rev. David Doerr officiating and Military Graveside Honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard. Robert Harold Doerr was born June 14, 1929 at Bowdle to Jacob F. and Rosina (Buechler) Doerr. More on schooling in paper. He married Priscilla Rathke on June 14, 1959 at Mobridge. More on work in paper. He was a member of the Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24 and the V.F. w. C. C. Croal Post #17, both in Aberdeen and was past commander of the Bowdle American Legion Post #264. Survivors include his mother: Rosina Doerr of Bowdle; tow sons: David R. Doerr of Hillsboro, IA and Tim Doerr of Aberdeen; one daughter: Mrs. Mel (LeAnn) Burdick of Lincoln, NE; one brother: Arnold Doerr of Bowdle; two sisters: Mrs. Amelia Preston of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and Mrs. Althea Kambestadt of Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his father. Honorary pallbearers were Jason Fischer, Irvin Rogers, Larry Hartze, Leonard Hartze, Leo Hartze, and Duane Rogers. Pallbearers were James Doerr, Tom Doerr, Harvey Doerr, Ton Doerr, Jon Becker, Dan Strand, and Wayne Koester. THE BOWDLE PIONEER March 9, 1995 MILBERT GUTJAHR Milbert (M. J.) Gutjahr, age 68 of Hosmer, died on Sunday, March 5, 1995 at the Aberdeen Living Center. Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at Miller-Huebl Funeral Home in Aberdeen. Burial will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis at 1 p.m. Friday, March 10, with Military Graveside Honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard. Milbert John Gutjahr was born at rural Hosmer on Aug. 21, 1926 to John C. and Bertha C. (Steiger) Gutjahr. More on schooling and military career in paper. He married Gretchen Huft at Bowdle in 1953. More on work in paper. Survivors include his mother: Bertha C. Gutjahr of Ipswich and one sister, Mrs. Fernella Grosz of Ipswich. He was preceded in death by his father, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents. THE BOWDLE PIONEER MAR. 16, 1995 GENE HOCHSTETTER Gene E. Hochstetter, age 50 of Aberdeen, died Monday, March 6, 1994 at St. Luke's Midland regional Medical Center, Aberdeen. His funeral was Friday at Good Shepherd Lutheran church, Aberdeen with the Rev. Roger Noer officiating. Burial followed at Riverside Memorial Park, Aberdeen, with Miller-Huebl Funeral Home, Aberdeen, in charge of arrangements. Gene Edward Hochstetter was born on Dec. 31, 1944 at Hoven to Herbert and Twila (Davis) Hochstetter . The family lived in Java where he started school and graduated from Java High School with the class of 1962. He worked in the Java area for farmers. He married Della Diedtrich at Selby on Aug. 29, 1965. They made their home in Aberdeen. He married Linda Flocchini at Aberdeen on July 30, 1982. He worked for the J. C. Penney company for 29 years as a stock room supervisor where he worked until the time of his death. Survivors include his mother, Twila Hochstetter of Java; his wife, Linda K. Hochstetter of Aberdeen, two sons: Michael G. Hochstetter and wife, Kathy of Aberdeen and Robert F. Flocchini III of Rapid City; three daughters: Mrs. Patrick (Michele) Hanson and Monica Hochstetter, both of Aberdeen; and Angelena Flocchini of Britton; one brother, Thomas Hochstetter of Los Vegas, NV; two grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister. Pallbearers were Bruce and Thomas Goehring, Ivan Guthmiller, and Leo Stein of Aberdeen; Timothy Spiry of Bowdle; Terry Hofer of Java; and Anthony Kocher of Britton. THE BOWDLE PIONEER MAR. 16, 1995 CONRAD (C.B.) MENZIA Conrad (C.B.) Menzia, age 85 of Roscoe, died at the Bowdle Hospital on Saturday, March 11, 1995. The Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, March 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church at Roscoe with Fr. Edward Burian officiating. Conrad (C.B.) Menzia, the son of Martin and Elizabeth (Volk) Menzia, was born at Roscoe on May 12, 1909. He attended school there and worked on area farms and then he worked for the Milwaukee Railroad until 1933. He married Julia Fuhrmann on Nov. 9, 1932 at Roscoe. More work and organizations in the paper. He is survived by his wife of Roscoe; one daughter: Mrs. Arnold (Jenny) Schumacher of Rapid City; his twin brother: Fred Menzia of Strasburg, N.D.; and another brother: John Menzia of Aberdeen; two sisters: Mrs. Ann Meier of Aberdeen; and Mrs. Mary Bertrand of Minneapolis, MN; one granddaughter: Mrs. Kevin (Joan) Myers of Rapid City; and great-granddaughter: Rebecca Myers of Rapid City. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, one in infancy. THE BOWDLE PIONEER MAR. 16, 1995 ELMER BARTH Elmer Norman Barth, age 74 of Lodi, CA and formerly of Bowdle, died March 2, 1995 in a local convalescent hospital following a short illness. He was born Sept. 23, 1920 at Hosmer. Mr. Barth married Melita Voegel in South Dakota on Nov. 2, 1941. They lived in Washington for two years and later returned to Bowdle where he lived for 23 years, before moving to Lodi, CA in 1967. Military and religious information in paper. Survivors include three sons: Larry and Troy Barth, both of Lodi CA; and John Barth of Idaho; five daughters: Janice Hofer of South Dakota; Dianna Geist, Marlene Solano, and Nancy Ramirez, all of Lodi, CA; and Sherry Eckart of Idaho; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother: Walter Barth of South Dakota; and two sisters: Ella Schick of Lodi, CA; and Olivia Aldinger of South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his wife on Jan. 29, 1991; one son: Wayne Barth who died in the Vietnam War; one daughter: Sheila Barth; his parents: John and Teresa (Becker) Barth; and one grandson: Jason Barth. More information of burial service in paper. THE BOWDLE PIONEER MAR. 23, 1995 DUANE GUNDERSON Funeral services were held Friday, March 17, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Highmore for Duane Richard (Mick) Gunderson. Burial was in the Highmore City Cemetery. Duane Richard Gunderson was born Oct. 11, 1931 at Highmore to Charles and Esther (Campbell) Gunderson and died March 13, 1995 at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, at the age of 63 years, five months, and two days. He was raised on the family farm north of Highmore, later taking it over from his parents. He was united in marriage to Donna Ruark in Highmore on June 10, 1955. To this union six children were born. Work, military and organizations included in paper. Among the survivors are his wife; four daughters; two sons, including Mike and Sharon Gunderson, Mandy, Jaimie, and Lance of Bowdle; his mother; two brothers; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father and one uncle. THE BOWDLE PIONEER MAR. 30, 1995 EDNA BEBERMEYER The funeral service for Edna Bebermeyer, age 89, will be Saturday, April 1, at 1 p.m. at the United Church of Christ in Ipswich. The Rev. Susan Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in the Ipswich City Cemetery under the direction of Hein funeral Home of Ipswich. Edna Kathryn Gross was born April 9, 1905 to John C. and Lydia K. (Gundert) Gross at Bowdle. She attended school in Bowdle, more details in the paper. She married Merrill B. Bebermeyer on June 30, 1939. He was a partner in the Edmunds County Publishing Company that printed the Ipswich Tribune and Roscoe Independent. Club information in paper. Her husband died Jan. 3, 1971. She is survived by one son, Robert Bebermeyer; his wife, Linda and three grandchildren: Bryan, Michelle, and Daniel, all of Monterey, CA; and one brother, Robert G. Gross of Ipswich. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Gardner and Maurice Gross. THE BOWDLE PIONEER APRIL 13, 1995 IVAN J. KAISER Ivan J. Kaiser, age 73 of Hoven, died Saturday, April 8, 1995 at Holy Infant Hospital, Hoven. Religious ceremony detailed in paper. Ivan J. Kaiser was born Feb. 21, 1922 to Gertrude (Arbach) and Peter J. Kaiser at Hoven. He received his education at St. Anthony's Catholic Grade School, Hoven. following his schooling, he was employed at Simon Filling Station and Murdy Brothers Garage, both at Hoven. Military service and work detailed in paper. Surviving are three brothers: Leo A. Kaiser of Highmore; Tom J. Kaiser of Denver, CO; and Bob P. Kaiser of Pierre; and one sister: Mrs. Rose Huber of Hoven. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. THE BOWDLE PIONEER APRIL 13, 1995 HARVEY BUECHLER Harvey James Buechler of Scottsdale, AZ died on April 1, 1995 at the age of 61. He was born on Feb. 14, 1934 to Henry M. and Margaret Buechler. Religious, school and business detailed in the paper. Mr. Buechler is survived by seven children: Greg, Nancy, Jeannie, Randy, James, Jeff and John: and eight grandchildren; nine sisters including Olga Hirsch of Java; Thena Hieb, Ida Haasz, Lydia Schneider, and Wilma Wolff of Aberdeen; Eleanor Gross of Bowdle; Ella Stotz of Rapid City; Linda Lee Toller of Wood Ridge, NJ; and DeAnn Weber of Buffalo, MN; and four brothers: Helmuth Buechler of Enid, OK; Ervin Buechler of Aberdeen; Cal Buechler of Bismarck, ND; and Leo Buechler of Litchfield, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ted and Algon Buechler; and a sister. Alvina. A young brother, John Opp, died when Harvey was a young child. THE BOWDLE PIONEER APRIL 20, 1995