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Obituaries JOHN E. "JACK" HENDERSON SIOUX COUNTY - John Earl "Jack" Henderson, 79 died Wednesday April 16, 2008 at Regional West Medical Center. Memorial Services will be held on Monday April 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Berean Church with Pastor Doug Keener officiating. At Jack's request there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Crematory. Memorials may be made to the Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department or the Shriner's Crippled Children Hospitals. Condolences may be made by visiting www.jolliffefuneralhome.com and will be forwarded to the family. Jolliffe Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.Jack was born in rural Scotts Bluff County to Earl and Katherine (Yost) Henderson on December 11, 1928. He was active in numerous organizations such as the West Nebraska; Nebraska and American Hereford Association, and the R-Calf Association. A 32nd Degree Mason as well as the Tehema Shrine Temple and Cattle Capital Shrine Clubs of Alliance. Jack was also a 4-H leader and a past president of the Hemingford Telephone Cooperative. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Henderson of Sioux County; daughter Debra Henderson of Hemingford; sons David (Dee) Henderson and Bryan (Trudy) Henderson all of Sioux County. Brother Bill (Barbara) Henderson of Sioux County and a sister Mary Jane (Tom) Gray of Vail, Oregon. Grandchildren Tresa Goss; Sean Jensen; Jace & Kyle Henderson; Wendy Caldwell and Bob Curtis. Great-Grandchildren Brian, Austin, Brandon, Hailie, Dillon, Reagan and Cruzz. As well as numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents. James “Bubby” Carmichael
A rosary service will be held 7:00pm on Thursday evening at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Bison. Burial will be at 3:00pm at Gallaway Cemetery at Meadow with full military honors afforded by the Robert O’Shea American Legion Post #106 of Faith. Special music will be provided by Kathy Schuhardt and Amy Wicks. Serving as Honorary Casketbearers are his granddaughters, Nicole Craig, Kamette Keffeler, Trish Dinkins, Carrie Hulm, Colette Johnson, Brittany Carmichael, and all Bubby’s family and friends. Serving as Active Casketbearers are his grandsons, Trevor Peters, Kyle and Kelly Carmichael, Brett and Rory Carmichael, Riley and Brice Carmichael, Colton and Garrett Hunter. JAMES LOUIS CARMICHAEL “Bubby” to his many friend’s, was born February 25, 1926 at Buelah, ND to Peter and Garnet (Miller) Carmichael. Bubby attended grade school at Miller Country School in Perkins County and in Gregory, SD. After moving back to ranch southeast of Meadow, he worked for his parents and area neighbors. He was inducted into the US Army on October 2, 1944 and participated in combat in the Pacific during World War II. He earned a Purple Heart with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal. Bubby was honorably discharged on December 11, 1946. Bubby started ranching on his own by purchasing county land and throughout the years expanding his ranching operation on which he spent almost 50 years devoted to raising Purebred Hereford Cattle and supporting the Hereford Cattle industry. He was a good steward of the land. James was united in marriage to Dorothy Hartman on December 30, 1948 at Bison, SD. To this union seven children were born. Bubby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball and participating in rodeo. Later in life, he enjoyed watching baseball, boxing, rodeo, and playing cards. He served on the SCS Board in Ziebach County for eighteen years. In 1997, James was awarded “Stockman of the Year” by the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City. Bubby passed away on Monday evening, September 24, at Five Counties Nursing Home in Lemmon. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Dorothy of 58 years, 9 months, and children, Connie (Toby) Peters, Sturgis, SD; Jess (Susan) Carmichael, Bison, SD; Kathleen Carmichael, Lemmon, SD; Daryl (Corena) Carmichael, Sturgis, SD; Keith (Carol) Carmichael, Meadow, SD; Bryan Carmichael, Faith, SD; Deane (Craig) Hunter, Ardmore, SD; 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; 1 brother, Pete (Ann) Carmichael, Timber Lake, SD; 2 sisters, Carol (Tim) Valentine, Bend, OR; Iris (Bud) Day, Meadow, SD; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a great grandson, Trenton James Keffeler. A memorial has been established to aid in the research and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. Visitation will be Thursday 1:00 to 4:30 pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon and on Friday one hour prior to services at the Faith Community Center in Faith. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com. Joyce A. Jensen CAPUTA - Joyce A. Jensen, 77, Caputa, died Sunday Sept. 23, 2007 at Fountain Springs Healthcare. Joyce was born Friday, Dec. 13, 1929 at New Underwood, SD, the daughter of E.T. and Dakota (Hynes) Jurisch. The first seven years of her life were spent on Sheep Mountain; her maternal grandmother's homestead. The National Park Service purchased Sheep Mountain in 1936 and made it a part of the Badlands National Park system. At this time the Jurisch family purchased a ranch north of Scenic, on the Kube Table. Joyce went to school for two years in Scenic and the next five years at a country school on Kube Table. She stayed with a cousin and uncle in Deadwood where she completed four years of high school. She graduated at the age of sixteen as valedictorian of her class. During the time Joyce was in high school, she was a member of Jobs Daughters; the National Honor Society and various other school activities. After graduation, she was employed at the First National Bank of the Black Hills in Deadwood. The Deadwood PEO Chapter and the State PEO Chapter awarded Joyce a scholarship to their college, Cuttey College, Nevada, MO. She attended the college for one year and came back to work at the Deadwood Bank. She also worked at Underwood State Bank in New Underwood and Wall until her marriage to F.M. "Morrie" Jensen in 1951. Since then she has devoted her time and energy to developing their farm and ranch on Kube Table. She and her husband raised registered Hereford and Black Angus Cattle. They had annual production sales at the ranch. During the earlier years, they had cattle at the various shows and sales. Joyce and Morrie attended production sales in many US States and Canada. They also went to Alaska and Canada on fishing trips. Joyce was always Morrie's hunting and fishing companion. Joyce is survived by her husband Morrie Jensen, Rapid City; Mike and Jodie Lehrkamp and their family, Caputa. Mike and Jody are partners and as close to family as anyone could be. Other relatives are 2 sisters-in-law, Joyce Whitney; Helen Jensen and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Bob Jurisch. A memorial has been established to benefit Western Junior Livestock Show/Hereford Show. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.behrenswilson.com. Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. Dale Jamison Dale Eugene Jamison was born August 27, 1920 to Owen Thomas ‘Tom’ and Malissa (Flora) Jamison. He went home to be with his Lord, September 22, 2007. Dale was the youngest of twelve children. He was born in the farmhouse on the homestead his parents claimed in 1898 and lived on this farm all of his life. Dale accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior as an early teen and was baptized at that time. On July 18, 1941, Dale married Doris Pease and they were blessed with five children, Dalene, Dorothy, Gordon, Russell and Marcie. Dale was called into the ministry in October of 1942 and the eldership some years later. He served in numerous leadership capacities in the Dunkard Brethren Church and had a great love for God and His people. Dale proclaimed God’s Word in many different locations and circumstances. He was privileged to travel to Kenya on two different occasions to help in the establishment of a mission point there. Dale and Doris enjoyed traveling and over the years they spent time in Mexico, Florida, Texas and at their cabin in White Pine, CO, with family members and friends. They especially enjoyed traveling to church conferences. In his early years Dale enjoyed fishing and later he spent many hours creating gifts for family and friends in his woodshop. Dale established Jamison Herefords in 1946 and was an active part of ranch life until his health limited him in the last few months. He cultivated long-time friendships within the Hereford industry. Honesty and integrity in business dealings were important to him. Survivors include his wife, Doris, of the home; three daughters, Dalene Reinecker and husband Rex, of Quinter, Dorothy Hefner of Shawnee Mission, Marcie Keller of Hesston; two sons, Gordon and wife, Marsha, Rusty and wife, Beth, all of Quinter; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Herman Jamison of Quinter. Those who knew and loved Dale have many memories of life lessons learned from him. His commitment to the Lord and his wife and his prayers for his family and church family are a strong testimony. Jack “Pops” Delaney John Delaney was born May 14, 1919 to Frank and Bernece
(Salisbury-McVenes) Delaney at Woodstock, Minnesota. He was baptized at St
Martin’s Catholic Church in Woodstock. He moved in 1928 with his parents and
brothers Dudley and Roland to a farm in Drammen Township, northwest of Lake
Benton, Minnesota, and attended a rural school through the eighth grade,
graduating from Verdi High School in 1936. During his high school days, Jack
became interested in Hereford cattle. In 1936 he purchased several purebred
heifers that provided the start of Delaney Herefords. In 1939, a purebred heifer
from this small herd was Grand Champion in the 4-H division at the Minnesota
State Fair, and Jack was named Champion Showman. The same year he was chosen
Champion Showman at the Junior Livestock Show in South St. Paul, Minnesota. Marie Fraser Mrs. Sidney (Marie) Fraser, Jr. passed away on July 16, 2007. Irven G. Brand On July 1, 2007, this world lost Irven G. Brand at the age of 96
years old. Art E. Schock Art E. Schock, age 88, rancher and farmer from Vida, MT,
departed this earth for his heavenly home on Sunday, May 27, 2007 at McCone
County Health Center in Circle, MT. James Armin Fiedler James Armin Fiedler, 45, of Stanford, MT, a rancher, died May 8, 2007 of injuries he received in a vehicle accident east of Stanford. His memorial service is 1 p.m. Friday at the Taylor Ranch 15 miles south of Stanford on Dry Wolf Road. Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife Pam, sons Frank and Garth and daughter Addie, all of Stanford; parents James and Judith of Stanford; sisters Jan (Ned) Ward and daughter Bell of Sheridan, Wyo., and Jean (Todd) Klick and daughters Katy and Nora, all of Simms, Mont.; a brother-in-law, Rich (Michelle) Lynn and daughter Rachel of Stanford, and son K.C. of Missoula. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Catherine Fiedler and Armin and Marion Neubert. Jim was born Jan. 18, 1962, in Great Falls. He was raised on the family ranch south of Stanford and graduated from Stanford High School. On Dec. 3, 1983, he married Pam Lynn, and they made their home south of Stanford with their three children. He was a fourth-generation family member to live on the original homestead. Jim will best be remembered for the dedication and pride in his work on the ranch. He was at the height of happiness when his children were with him sharing his knowledge and love for The Life. He had a driving passion for our beautiful area, the soil under his feet and the animals he cared for. He was a true cattleman in every sense of the word. He enjoyed sharing a laugh with a good friend and would always make time to help them out. Children found his fun-loving spirit and mischievous ways irresistible - he truly loved kids. Memorials are suggested to the Judith Basin County Rural Fire Department and may be sent to the Basin State Bank, Box 428, Stanford, MT 59479. Condolences may be sent online to croxfords@qwest.net and/or www.greatfallstribune.com/obituaries. Orville Sweet Orville Sweet, 83, died in Springfield, Mo., April 19. Orville will be fondly remembered as a leader and friend to the Hereford breed and livestock industry. He served as president/executive secretary of the American Polled Hereford Association (APHA) from 1963-79 and authored Birth of a Breed: The History of Polled Herefords – America’s First Beef Breed.Orville served as a U.S. naval air crewman in the South Pacific during World War II. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Oklahoma State University and then taught vocational agriculture, managed a beef cattle ranch and was a beef specialist at the University of Georgia. After his years of service with the APHA, he was hired as executive vice president of the National Pork Producers Council. He worked for the council until 1989 and spearheaded the “Pork. The Other White Meat®” campaign. He was active and influential in many livestock industry associations and well-known for his speeches, averaging more than 100 speeches a year in 49 states and 63 countries during his career. Orville was a dedicated steward of the Church of Christ, serving in numerous leadership roles at the Overland Park Church of Christ in Kansas and the Kimberling City Church of Christ in Missouri. He also volunteered at Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch in Lampe, Mo., and served on the board of directors of BNL Insurance Co. Orville was married to Mary Lewellwyn Gwaltney Sweet for nearly 61 years when he passed away. The couple had four children, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch, 296 Boys Ranch Rd., Lampe, MO 65681. Edson Lund Edson Lund, age 75, of Carrington, ND, died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. Edson Lund was born May 22, 1931, at Carrington, ND, the son of Herbert and Violet (Black) Lund. He attended country school at Rosehill #4 (rural Carrington) and graduated from Carrington High School in 1949. On July 5, 1953, Edson was united in marriage to Ruth E. Hjelseth at Carrington. They farmed and raised Hereford cattle near Carrington. Ruth Lund died December 8, 1996. Edson was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He had been a Rosehill Township Supervisor for 40 years. In 1994, Edson was the Valley City Winter Show Livestock Honoree. In 2004, he was the Foster County Soil Conservation Achievement Winner. Edson was very active in raising and showing his Herefords in various livestock shows, and had been a 4-H Leader. He had been a Director and President of the ND Hereford Association and was a member of the ND Stockmen’s Association. Edson enjoyed his family, trapping, and playing cards. He is survived by two sons, Neill (Mary) Lund of Groton, SD, and Terry Lund of Carrington; one daughter, Robin (Brent) Christ of Wimbledon, ND, 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lucille (Fritz) Carr of Glendale, AZ. Edson was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; his parents; and one brother, Leo. Karen D. Heinrich Karen D. Heinrich, 62, of Bowman, ND, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Southwest Healthcare Services Hospital in Bowman. Funeral services for Karen were on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bowman Lutheran Church. Reverend Val Rush will officiate and burial will follow in the Bowman Cemetery. There will be a Family and Friends service for Karen on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bowman Lutheran Church. Karen Diane Anderson was born to Mrs. Helen Anderson on October 12, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN. She moved with her family to Bowman, ND as an infant. From the time that she was a toddler her legs were constantly on the go. She played hard and made the most of every day. Karen attended Sunday school and church services as a youth at the Bowman United Methodist Church. She attended the very first service held in the present church before the construction was complete as the minister was leaving before the completion of the church. Karen received her education at the Bowman Grade and High Schools through her junior year. She completed her education when she successfully completed her GED at the age of 54. Karen loved her animals and spending time in the great outdoors. She often said the prairie was her church. She had many gardens and flower patches throughout the years. She always took pride in keeping her yards tended, things picked up and put in their place and her barn was always clean enough to eat off the floor. She shared her home with many people and pets over the years. She also had many great working relationships with several horses. The best days of her life would be out riding horseback and checking the cattle. She would skip school and ride for Chris and Alice Roen if there were cattle to be worked or moved. Karen was united in marriage to Leo Heinrich on December 31, 1961, at the Bowman United Methodist Church. After their marriage they made their home on several ranches until buying a home in Rhame. While in Rhame Karen became a mother to her three children, LeAnne, Lori and Billy. She was also involved with the Rhame School Board. She and her good friend Micky Swenson-Manion and others started the School of Promise in the 1970s for those in need. They organized the first white elephant sale to raise money for the School of Promise and also helped start the Cedar Chest through the ARC. One of Karen’s hopes was that one day Bowman would have permanent homes for special people. Karen was also one of supporters for Special Olympics. Over the years she has been owner of several businesses, however, her favorite will always be the one she loved the most, at home on the Broken Diamond Ranch. She was the head straw boss and loved every minute of running their ranch. She was out working, riding horseback and sorting cattle the day before she was diagnosed with her brain tumor. Being on the ranch made Karen feel free and full of life. She was a member of the Bowman United Methodist Church, loved riding horseback and team penning, spending time with her children and grandchildren, taking her family to Medora and traveling with her friends to Hawaii and other exciting places. Karen was a hard working and strong willed woman that will be deeply missed. Memorials are suggested to the School of Promise or the Dakota Prairie Helping Hands. She is survived by her husband, Leo Heinrich of Bowman, ND; mother, Helen G. Anderson, Bowman; son Gaylord William “Billy” Heinrich, Bowman; daughters and son-in-law, LeAnne Kaye and Pat Rafferty of Bowman, and Lori Lynn Heinrich of Bowman; grandchildren Lindsey and Daniel Grooms and Dustin Leo Rafferty; sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Charles Burk, Bowman; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Annetta Anderson, Bowman; and father-in-law, Gaylord Heinrich, Bowman. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Myrtle Heinrich. KENNETH BAKER Kenneth Baker, 81, Ada, Minnesota, died Monday, January 8, 2007, near Glyndon, Minnesota, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Ken was born January 30, 1925 to Alex and Lucy (Mell) Baker in Perley, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Ada. Kenneth attended school in Ada, MN. In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy as a part of the Amphibious Force during WWII. Due to war injuries he was discharged in 1945. Kenneth then began to farm and ranch in Ada, MN and in Rapid City, SD area for over 60 years. He was still actively farming and ranching upon his death. He was a successful Registered Hereford breeder who sold cattle around the world. Kenneth was united in marriage to Arlene Greuel on April 14, 1952, at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND. He and Arlene made their home in Ada, MN with their seven children. Ken was a member of the Hegne Hustlers 4-H Club, a church usher at First Lutheran which later became Grace Lutheran, Red River Valley Beet Association, Minnesota and South Dakota Hereford Associations, American Hereford Association, Disabled Veterans, VFW, and the American Legion. He was also honored in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Soil Conservation Farmer of the Year, Outstanding Norman County Young Farmer of the Year, runner-up to Minnesota Young Farmer of the Year, Black Hills Seed Stock Producer of 2000, and South Dakota Hereford Association Seed Stock Producer of 2002. Ken enjoyed watching all his children and grandchildren’s activities. He followed all sporting events from the Minnesota Vikings to high school sports. When he found time he enjoyed the game of golf. He loved watching his crops come up from seed, and following the growth of his baby calves. Ken had a deep love of God, family and his friends which he felt were all the most important things in life. He was an encourager and good listener to many, and he served others and God faithfully. He touched many people’s lives with his warm personality and will be greatly missed. Ken is survived by his seven children; John (Shirley) Baker, Ada, MN, Jim (Karn) Baker, Box Elder, S.D., Julie (Jack) Olson, Owatonna, MN, Jeff (Leann) Baker, Piedmont, S.D., Joan (Barry) Soberg, Fargo, N.D., Jay (Coreen) Baker, Ada, MN, and Joel (Paula) Baker, Ada, MN, nineteen grandchildren; Ryan, Lance, Sarah Baker, Marin, Megan, Melissa Baker, Angela, Peter, Gregory Olson, Kevin, Kyle, Kristofer Baker, Lucas, Eric Soberg, Ben Baker, Joie (Mac) Danner, and Allen, Crystal and Jamie Fetterer. He also had four great grandchildren, Braeden Baker, Mason and MacKenzie Danner and Addison Fetterer. Also surviving is his sister, Doris Schmidt, Ada, MN, two brothers, Leo (Marilyn) Baker, St. Onge, SD, Ron (Carolyn) Baker, Ada, MN, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, and his parents, Alex and Lucy Baker. CLAUDE ROBERT KISSACK Claude Kissack, age 86, of Rozet, Wyoming died on December 31, 2006, of complications of a stroke at the family home north of Rozet, surrounded by his family. Claude Kissack was born at home on September 6, 1920 to John Claude and Marion (McGregor) Kissack in Spearfish Valley, Spearfish, South Dakota. Claude joined sister, Louise, brothers: John, Phil and Donald. He went to school in Spearfish through the 7th grade and then went to work on the family farm. As a young man Claude went to Oregon and worked in the big timber as a high climber. Claude married Martha Reffel in Portland, Oregon in 1947. They had a son, Claude Kissack Jr. in 1949. Martha died shortly after in 1949 from heart complications. Claude moved back to the Black Hills. It was there that he bought his first truck for $800 in 1949. His parents helped him with his baby son until he married Mildred F. Somers on February 10, 1952. Four children were born to this union. Claude and Mildred’s first home of one year was in Custer, South Dakota. Claude hauled bag cement from Laramie, Wyoming to Newcastle, Wyoming on a daily basis. They then moved to Newcastle where Claude hauled lumber supplies from Rapid City, South Dakota to Newcastle for Culver Lumber. Claude then started working in the oilfields around Newcastle as the oil boom was on. Claude and Mildred moved their family to Rozet, Wyoming in 1965 where they bought the Dave Whistler Ranch. They expanded their trucking business and continued to work in the oilfields around Gillette and other parts of Wyoming and neighboring states. Claude and Mildred incorporated their business in 1975. They sold stock in Kissack Water and Oil Service, Inc, to their son Doug Kissack and daughter Sally Reynolds and her husband John. Claude owned Kissack and Belmont Well Service, Inc, and Three Cornors Leasing, LLC. The business continued to grow and expanded into commercial cattle feeding in Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, South Dakota, California and Montana. Claude and Mildred sold their interest in Kissack Water and Oil Service, Inc., to Doug and Jo Kissack and John and Sally Reynolds in 1999. Claude was very involved in the stock market and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Newcastle, Wyoming. He continued to work in his ranching business until his death; he also was currently in business with his youngest son, Quent and his wife Wendy. This business is a roustabout business called Kissack Oilfield Service, Inc. Claude worked very hard and was known to be quite a business and family man. Claude is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mildred and their five children: Claude Jr. (Kathy) Kissack, Sally (John) Reynolds, Douglas (Jo) Kissack, Bart (Kathy) Kissack and Quentin (Wendy) Kissack all from the Gillette area; sister, Louise Cardinal of Portland, Oregon; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Martha and 3 brothers. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society or the Gideon International. Condolences may be sent in Claude’s name in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or via the internet www.stevensonwilson.com. Arturo Torres — Veladi Ranch Arturo Torres, age 70, passed away recently from complications due to diabetes and cancer at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami. In Cuba, Torres’ father owned a small mercantile store along with cattle. Arturo fled to the United States in 1961 after the Bay of Pigs invasion, landed in Miami without a penny and soon got a job as a hotel bellhop. The city was crowded with refuges and no other jobs were available. Arturo had learned about Texas from movies he had watched in Cuba and had always dreamed of living there. Less than a year after coming to the U.S. his dream came true when a Presbyterian church helped him to move from Miami to Amarillo. He soon got a job at 85 cents an hour operating a printing machine. In the evenings he worked at a drive-in theater. One day, while eating at a local Pizza Hut where he had applied for a job and turned down because of his poor English, Torres noticed they needed help. Without being asked, he began washing dishes. In 1969 he became a U.S. naturalized citizen. In 1972 he purchased his first Pizza Hut in Del Rio, Texas and from that start grew to become the largest independently owned Pizza Hut franchise in the world. Following a lengthy dispute with PepsiCo, Arturo sold all of his Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants to the parent company for $125 million. At one time he had restaurants in seven states, Spain, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Other ventures included several steakhouses that served beef from his Karnes County ranch. His ranch was about 50 miles south of San Antonio and was called the Veladi Ranch after the first two letters of his three youngest daughters, Veronica, Laura and Diane. Jerry Engle Jerry Donald Engle passed away at the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006. Jerry was born Dec. 8, 1940, in Forsyth, to Max and Christine Engle of Hysham. Jerry went to school in Hysham, Sarpy, and graduated from Custer High School in 1959. Jerry married Sharon Potts in 1960; they moved to Twin Bridges to ranch, a way of life he cherished. Their son, JD, was born while in Twin Bridges. Jerry worked for Montana Propane in Twin Bridges and Plains, then returned to the Ruby Valley to manage ranches for Dr. Romers, Byron Bayers and Joe Adams. Horses, cattle and farming with modern agricultural techniques were truly his life. He loved going hunting and traveling to the mountains with his longtime hunting buddies. Cattle shows and auction sales were a great pastime. Flying was a great accomplishment and pleasure for Jerry. He held a private pilot’s license for many years. He was a 23-year member of the Virginia City Elks Lodge 390, Montana Hereford Association, and three-time president of the Missoula Hereford Association. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Engle of Waterloo; son, J.D. and daughter-in-law, Deb, special granddaughter, Kacie, all of Bozeman; his brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Judy Engle of Townsend; sister, Dolly Glick of Twin Falls, Idaho; stepfather, Siv Siedensticker of Twin Bridges; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday from the K&L Mortuary Chapel at Whitehall with Tom Rummel officiating. Memorial: Emergency service of your choice in Madison or Jefferson County. Bette Lodoen Bette was born on August 20, 1939, at Westhope, the daughter of Lyman and Rosalie (Jensen) Henry. She was raised on a farm near Newburg. She attended Liberty School in Kane Township and graduated from Newburg High School in 1957. She attended Minot State and received her Standard Teachers Certificate and taught for a time in Bowbells. She was married to Leonard Lodoen in Westhope on October 22, 1959. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Westhope her entire life. She was also active in the Westhope Homemakers, Bottineau County Historical Society and the United Presbyterian Women. They made their home on a Farm north of Westhope for 46 years. She was a life long genealogist and enjoyed tracking down her ancestors all over the country. Bette loved history and has written several books pertaining to Westhope history and family genealogy. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, Native American artifacts and history and sharing her knowledge with others. She especially enjoyed friends and family, from grandchildren to any cousin who had a drop of blood in common with her. Bette passed away Saturday, August 16, 2006 at a Minot Hospital following a six year battle with cancer. Surviving family includes Husband Leonard; children, Jim (Teresa) of Burnsville, MN, Toni Joraanstad of Rolla, ND, Penny (Ross) Ballantyne and Matt (Jennie) all of Westhope; 15 grandkids; brother Bob (Wanda) Henry of Newburg; sisters, Robyn (Clyde) Kersten of Newburg and Patty (Myron) Lodoen of Westhope; brother-in-law Mylon (Teresa) Lodoen of Ashville, C and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Lyman Henry, mother Rosalie Henry, son-in-law Joel Joraanstad and thousands of grand parents most of whom she could identify by name. THOMAS J. STANGLE Thomas J. Stangle, 68, of Marsland, died Thursday, September 14, 2006, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A Celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at the Box Butte County Fair Multi-purpose Hall in Hemingford with Pastor Matt Parker officiating. Interment will follow at the Hemingford Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be given to the Nebraska Hereford Foundation, 601 Pink Schoolhouse Rd., Marsland, NE, 69354, to the Harrison Rural Fire Department and or the Sioux County Ambulance Fund, c/o Security First Bank, Harrison, NE 69346. Online condolences may be left at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. Tom was born October 7, 1937, at the family home near Creston, South Dakota to Frank and Delphine (Jobgen) Stangle. He grew up and attended schools near Folsom and New Underwood, SD. He married Joyce Lauzon September 24, 1955, at Rapid City, SD. He managed the HO Ranch in Rapid Valley, SD before moving to Nebraska in December of 1969 to manage the Davis Cattle Company at Hemingford. He also established and operated Stangle Herefords at this location. Tom was an active member of the American Hereford Association for forty plus years, and was a director of the Western Junior Livestock Show for over 20 years. For 37 years he was a member of the Nebraska Hereford Association and also served as President of the Western Nebraska Hereford Breeders. Tom also served on the Sioux County Extension Board and was a 4-H leader for 20 years. He is survived by his wife Joyce of Marsland, daughters Vicky (Ronald) Hula of Weston, NE, and Linda Stangle of Alliance, sons Russell (Shirley) Stangle of Gordon, Larry Stangle of Marsland and Kenneth (Linda K.) Stangle of Hemingford, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Mary Ann (Dean) Parsons of Wall, SD, brothers Frank (Sonny) Stangle of Milesville, SD, and Leo (Rosalie) Stangle of Scenic, SD and a sister in law Gretchen Stangle of Covington, WA. His parents, a grandson Bradley Stangle and a brother John Stangle preceded him in death. Leon Calmus Howard - Leon Philip Calmus, 65, of Howard, SD, died Monday, June 19, 2006, as the result of a vehicle accident southwest of Howard. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at the St. Agatha Catholic Church, Howard. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Howard, with military graveside rites by the Nels Pederson Post #145, Howard. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Willoughby Funeral Home, Howard, and will resume at 6:00 p.m., with a Scripture and Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m., at the Catholic church in Howard. Those grateful for having shared his life include his wife, Judy of Howard; 4 daughters, Laurie (Darren) Simons of Huron, Marlene (Gene) Lorenz of Aberdeen, Darlene (Terry) Steffenson of Madison, and Carolyn (Brad) Geyer of Aberdeen; 14 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Gene (Linda), Jerry, and Robert (Nancy), all of Howard; and his father, George, of Howard. Andreas C. Grande Andreas C. Grande, loving father, respected businessman and community leader, passed away Aug. 23, 2006, after a long and enriched life. He loved his family and his home, and was selflessly involved in serving society in many different arenas, feeling a strong commitment towards returning something of value back to the people and state that he loved. Andy was born May 28, 1913, to Andrew C. and Agnes Grande at Lennep. He attended Gallatin County High School and graduated from the University of Montana in 1935. He played trumpet with the Grizzly Marching Band and studied tap dancing, and was a loyal and vocal Grizzly fan throughout his life, as well as a generous supporter of the University. After completing his degree, Andy attended graduate school while fulfilling his passion for music, playing with a traveling dance band. He loved to dance himself. He also played organ and piano; he will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his impromptu renditions of his favorite music on the living room piano, all played by ear. After his time in Missoula, Andy worked in banking in Helena until his father’s demise in 1938, at which time he returned to Lennep to operate the family ranch. Andy married the new Lennep country schoolteacher, Joyce Claire McVay, in Lewistown, June 19, 1954. They made their home on the Grande Ranch at Lennep, with a second home in White Sulphur Springs while their three children, Lynda, Mary Karen, and John, attended high school there. They spent the past few years living in Bozeman; enjoying a well-deserved respite from the Lennep cold and wind. Andy was civically active and dedicated throughout his entire life. He served on the Lennep and White Sulphur Spring High School boards, was a director of the Montana Hereford Assoc., MT Stockgrowers Assoc., MT Association of County Commissioners, Montana Taxpayers Assoc.; and served as president of the MT Woolgrowers. He held the elected position of Meagher County Commissioner for four terms, was a member of the executive committee of the MT State Republican Party, and acted as a state and local Republican precinct committeeman. He served on the Fish and Game Commission for 10 years, and was instrumental in the reintroduction of the bighorn sheep to the Holter Lake area in the early ’40s. In addition, he was a director and then chairman of the board of the First National Bank of WSS, now the Bank of the Rockies ; was a member of the Peabody Study Commission on Education in Montana, appointed by then Governor Aronson, a founding member of the MT Beef Performance Association, and was named Meagher County Conservationist of the Year. While striving to operate a successful cattle ranch at Lennep, he was also a partner in Grande-Peterson Herefords based in Livingston for many years. He never missed a Montana Winter Fair or an opportunity to stop by and look at the purebred cattle; Grande-Peterson Herefords boasted the Denver Champion Bull in 1972. Andy’s demise may well have been noted with a dip in the Dow; he was passionate about investing his whole life, and well respected for his knowledge of the stock market. He pursued this interest until his final passing, poring over market research word by word with the assistance of a reading machine as his eyesight failed. His interest was always in the here and now, and he greatly enjoyed any lively conversation regarding current politics or stock tips. Andy is survived by his wife, Joyce; his children, Lynda (David) Myers of Absarokee, Mary Karen Grande of Wilsall and John Grande, on the family ranch at Lennep; as well as grandchildren Callee, Jace and Seth Swandal of Wilsall, and Gavan and Sarina Myers of Absarokee. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings. Kay L. Wolff Kay Lynn (Moen) Wolff was born on November 28, 1959, in Denison, IA, to parents, Olaf and Ruth (Jensen) Moen. Kay attended school in Denison and graduated from Denison High School in 1978. Following graduation, Kay moved to Ames, IA, where she attended Iowa State University earning BS in Home Economics education. She later earned her Masters Degree from St. Cloud State University. It was during her time in college that Kay met Jeffrey Wolff. The couple was married on June 26, 1982, at the United Presbyterian Church in Denison, IA. The couple then moved to Eureka, SD. Kay began her teaching career in 1983 at Bowdle High School in Bowdle, SD. In this position she started the Home Economics program and developed a curriculum for Independent Living, teaching life long skills to her students. Kay was a very dedicated teacher and spent many hours mentoring her students. Kay and Jeff were blessed with two children, Jan and Amy, whom she loved dearly. She cherished the many memories they gave her. In 1995, Kay and her family moved to Beardsley, MN, where she began teaching at the Beardsley School and later the Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School as the Library Media Specialist. In 2001, Kay became employed by the Wheaton Area Schools, where she was currently the Middle School and High School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. Kay was a member of various professional organizations dealing with teaching and held a number of leadership roles in these organizations. She was awarded the 1988 South Dakota Home Economics Teacher of the year award. In 1990 she was bestowed the South Dakota FHA/Hero Master Advisor award by her peers. Kay touched many lives and will be truly missed. Kay passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2006, as result of a motor vehicle accident in Brookings County, SD. She is preceded in death by her father, Olaf Moen; and father-in-law, Philip Wolff. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Wolff; children, Jay Wolff and Amy Wolff, all of Beardsley, MN; mother, Ruth Moen of Denison, IA; brother David Moen of Denison, IA; mother-in-law, Rose Wolff of Dell Rapids, SD; sister-in-law, Karla (Tony) Muller of Austin, MN; brother-in-law, Tom (Lisa) Wolff of Sioux Falls, SD; three nieces, Abigail Muller, Grace Wolff and Coryn Wolff; two nephews, Kadin Wolff and Philip Wolff; as well as many other family and friends. Donald J. Lambert Donald J. Lambert, 86, Redfield, SD, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. Don was born May 13, 1920, at Chelsea, SD, and graduated from Frankfort High School in 1938. In February 1941 he moved to Los Angeles, CA, with cousins, LJ and Willis Lambert. While in Los Angeles, Don worked at Lockheed Aircraft until September 1942, when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was a navigation flight officer until his release from active service in October 1945, when he returned to South Dakota and began farming south of Athol. He married the love of his life, Hilde Jungwirth, on Nov. 14, 1946, in Athol. They bought a farm two miles south of Athol. He was proudest of his herd of Hereford cattle. In 1978, they moved to Redfield, where Don enjoyed watching the sunsets on Redfield Lake. Don played saxophone for over 40 years with several bands. The last 35 years he spent with the Harry Eisele Band. From the 1950s to the mid-1970s, they played at least two dances a week. The last dance he played was for the Frankfort All School Reunion in June of 1992. The Harry Eisele Band also played for two gubernatorial inaugural balls in the 1970s. Don and Hilde especially enjoyed spending their winters in Arizona and the many friendships they made. Don was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His passions were his farm and music. Don was a proud patriot, having served in the Armed Forces, and being a World War II veteran. His trademarks were his ever-present smile, even demeanor and quiet wit. He will be especially remembered for his special kindness and gentle manner. Don served many years on the Spink Electric Cooperative and he was a 4-H leader for the Athol Ramblers. Don also belonged to the South Dakota Hereford Association where he formed many lasting friendships. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, and the Athol Vets Club. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of nearly 60 years, Hilde Lambert; two daughters, Carole (Richard) Verhelle of Troy, MI, and Jan (Steve) Betten, Spearfish, SD; four sons, Robert (Kris) Lambert, Spearfish, SD, Ron (Edna) Lambert, Appleton, WI, Gary (Tanya) Lambert, Beresford, SD, and Doug (Angie) Lambert, Orinda, CA; and 10 grandchildren, Lauren Verhelle, Nicole Lambert, Alison Odland, Ryan Lambert, Jessica Woodruff, Shannon Cooper, Christopher Lambert, Brian Lambert, Jennifer Cypher and Scott Betten. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Catherine (Rueschenbert) Lambert. Jack McCaffery Jack F.
McCaffery, 74, nationally known cattle feeder of North Platte, passed away June
1, 2006, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. Stanley Stout Stanley E. Stout, Cottonwood Falls, Kan., died from an aortic aneurism Sunday afternoon, April 30. Stout was a premier livestock auctioneer and seedstock marketeer. He started in the purebred livestock auction business in 1975 and has sold numerous sales throughout the U.S. and Canada. Stout was raised on a Flint Hills Ranch in Cottonwood Falls, Kan. He attended Kansas State University and then went to auction school in Bryan, Texas. After graduating from auction school, he showed and managed a group of Herefords in Japan for the American Hereford Association. Upon returning to the states, he joined the Western Livestock Journal as a field representative covering the state of Texas. He then joined the Drovers Journal and covered Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. From the field, he moved to the main office and was in charge of the field staff. He then went to work for the Charolais Banner as director of advertising, and then entered the sales management business with the North American Auction Company. In 1975 he started Stanley E. Stout Auction Services. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 4 at the Flint Hills Rodeo Arena in Strong City, Kan. Following the burial there will be a barbecue luncheon at the rodeo grounds. The funeral home is Brown-Bennett-Alexander, Cottonwood Falls, Kan., (620) 273-6311. Stout's sudden death leaves a tremendous void in the industry. The "Colonel" was a legend among livestock producers everywhere and touched countless lives throughout the thousands and thousands of miles he traveled. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Stout Family and Stanley's family of friends in the industry. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Kansas State University Department of Animal Science and Industry, c/o Dave Nichols, 133 Weber Hall, Manhattan, Kansas 66506 or the American Royal, c/o Neil Orth, 11700 N.W. Plaza Circle, Kansas City, Missouri 64153. Doug’s Flowers and Gifts can be reached at (620) 273-6340. Virgil Wesley Isbell Virgil Wesley Isbell, 81 of Wilsall, Mont. died at his home Sunday morning, April 16, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Virgil was born January 6, 1925 in Wilsall, Mont. The third child of Ray and Cora Virginia (Carr) Isbell, he grew up on the family ranch where he lived until the time of his death. He attended grade school at the Meyersberg country school through the fifth grade and rode horseback to school on his welsh pony “Shirley”. Meyersberg was the first country school to consolidate with Wilsall and so from the sixth grade on Virgil attended Wilsall schools. As a ten-year-old boy Virgil became involved in 4-H. He purchased his first 4-H steer with money earned feeding bum lambs and a Holstein bucket calf given to him by a neighbor. Through his 4-H years he had many Grand and Reserve Champion steers and in 1940 he received an outstanding livestock 4-H youth award which earned him a trip to the Chicago International Livestock Show. Virgil purchased his first registered Hereford heifer in 1938. He and his father continued to build their herd of registered Hereford cattle while also feeding and showing bulls for several other breeders. In 1945 Virgil entered the United States Navy and served during WWII with the Sea-bees in the South Pacific. He married Gerry Lu Olsen on April 3, 1949 in Livingston, Mont. Through the years Virgil built one of the premier registered Hereford herds in Montana. Virgil sold registered seedstock to ranchers in many other states as well as Canada, Mexico and Brazil. He was honored for 50 consecutive years of showing cattle at the Montana Winter Fair. He was named Montana Hereford Man of the Year in 1983 and Park County Ranchers Hall of Fame in 1999. Virgil served on the board of directors of the Bozeman PCA, He was a 4-H leader for 15 years and secretary of the Park Farmers CO-OP for 12 years. He held offices in the Park-Gallatin Hereford Association and was a member of Montana Wool Growers, the Shields River Rodeo and Racing Association, Montana Hereford Association, R-Calf, Montana Cattlemans Association, Shields River Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post #0023. Virgil is survived by his wife Gerry Lu of 57 years. Three sons: Loren (Shirley) of Veteran, Wyo; Wade (Sue) of Solen, North Dakota; and Garth (Robbie) of Cardwell, Mont. One daughter: Shelley (Jay) Bailey of Clyde Park, Mont. Two sisters: Joan Roth of Livingston, Mont. and Fae Rooksberry of Butte, Mont. Grandchildren: Cash, Chance, Blake, Jerid (Toby) and Mariesa Isbell, Camri (Ken) Piwarski and Kira and Joshua Bailey; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. “Now when I’m dead and gone, and you hang my old worn tack, I want you to remember, I never sold my saddle or harness and I never bred’em black” If desired memorial contributions may be directed to the Wilsall Senior Center, P.O. Box 11, Wilsall, MT 59086, Wilsall Cemetery Fund, 2057 Hwy 89 North, Wilsall, MT 59086 or R-Calf, P.O. Box 30715, Billings, MT 59107. Greg Entzi Greg Entzi, son of Harold and Violet (Huse) Entzi was born May 26, 1951 at Eureka, SD. He moved with his family and attended school in the Fredonia area. Greg graduated from Lehr High School in 1969. Greg was united in marriage to Tresia Davis on June 1, 1969 in Fredonia, ND. They lived on the family farm for 20 years and in the fall of 1989 they moved to their present ranch in the Fredonia area. Greg was a 4-H leader for many years and in 1997 he was honored as North Dakota Commercial Cattleman of the year. He was a member of the American Hereford Association. Greg was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Fredonia, ND and the church council. Greg died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND. He was 54 years old. Greg is survived by his wife, Tresia, Fredonia, ND; two sons, James (Susan) Entzi, Atlanta, GA, Paul Entzi, Fredonia, ND; five grandchildren, Chelsee and Colton, Fredonia, ND, Brittany, Carrington, ND, Samuel and Maxwell, Atlanta, GA; his mother, Violet Entzi, Fredonia, ND; two brothers, Bruce Entzi, Lehr, ND, Donald ( Kristin) Entzi, Rolette, ND; one sister, Paulette (Richard) Clifton, Johnson Creek, WI. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold, and his daughter, LoRee. Neil Wilson Neil Wilson passed away suddenly on February 21, 2006 of a heart attack at the family farm, near Wawota, Saskatchewan. Neil, age 59, is survived by wife Lenna, daughter Kristy, son Chad, mother Clara Wilson, and siblings Kenneth (Anne) Wilson, and Lois Greenbank. Special nieces and nephews Kevin Wilson, Shannon Aleksic, Tamara Greenbank, and Natalie Bloomfield. Neil will be fondly remembered for the challenge and passion with which he approached the life events of track and field, baseball, hockey, the cattle industry and most of all his love for his family, neighbours and friends. His friends and fellow cattleman held Neil in a place of high esteem and had an appreciation for his talents in many arenas. His calm, confident presence, sense of humor, and charisma are all attributes to be valued as we proceed. A celebration of Neil’s life will take place at the Wawota Town Hall on Friday, February 24,2006 at 3:00 p.m. If you wish to acknowledge Neil’s death, memorial donations may be forwarded to the Town of Wawota (S0G 5A0), designating the Wawota Community Forum, Wawota Curling Club or Lyle’s Ball Park. Reverend Sally Bullas officiating and Carscadden Funeral Service assisting. Ralph Heinemann Ralph Dean Heinemann, 80, was called to his Heavenly Home on Saturday evening, January 14, 2006 at his Billings home during his sleep. He had suffered a stroke at Thanksgiving with a needed stay at Aspen Meadows. He had only been back home three days when he died. We will dearly miss his gentle ways and tender smile. Ralph was born July 13, 1925 in Reardon, Washington to George and Martha Heinemann. He was the third of four siblings. The family were wheat farmers and of German descent. They knew nothing but hard work in the 30’s. Ralph’s father took his life in 1939, leaving the family in poverty. But with chopping wood, working for other farmers, driving school bus, they “eked” out a living, never wanting to accept the “relief” program. Ralph attended a country school his first three years. Upon consolidation, he attended elementary and high school at Edwall, WA. He knew the only way to get out of poverty was an education. After chopping a 3 year supply of wood for his mother and younger brother, he entered the US Navy as a volunteer in late 1943. He went through boot camp at Farrogot, Idaho, on to engineering school at Great Lakes, Illinois, and on to water tender school at Philadelphia, PA. He was assigned to the USS Charles E. Brennen, as an escort destroyer with the 7th Fleet, serving in the Philippine Islands at Lagoon, Okinawa in1944-45. He served at Hong Kong, China and at Shanghi in 1945-46. He was on the USS Brennan escorting a cargo ship into Hong Kong on Christmas Eve when the Japanese attacked. Several escort destroyers were hit but his forged ahead, making it safely into port. He was discharged in early 1946, after having served in the Southwest Pacific, at 21 years of age. It gained him a 4 year education at Washington State College under the GI bill with a degree in animal husbandry. The mileage of his travels had been equal to 3 ½ times around the world and he had seen over ½ the world’s surface. After college graduation, Ralph worked at Armor and Company in Spokane as a cattle buyer and later in Portland. He was employed for 5 ½ years for the American Shorthorn Association as their western field representative. He went on to be the field rep for Western Livestock Journal out of Denver for 28 years. On March 10, 1974 Ralph married Marilyn Tollefson at the American Lutheran Church in Billings. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith as an adult and had continued to be an active member there where he enjoyed being an usher, greeter and sometimes an auctioneer, until his failing health. He belonged to the Elks, the Yellowstone Country Club, the Washington Grange Growers and Alpha Zeta WSU. He received honors throughout the years from the Midland Bull Test Center, Missoula Hereford Association for the Top Cut Sales, and the Livestock Marketeers from the Denver Livestock Shows. Ralph had two passions in life, being a conservative cattle buyer and being a conservative politician. He bought bulls for many years for the Grant’s out of Utah. Ralph is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of almost 32 years; his nephew, Steve (Lôre) Hilby of Issaquah, WA; his nieces, Cory Hilby MD of Olympia, WA, and Darcy Hilby of Burien, WA; great-nieces, Veronica and Roxanne Hilby. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Dave Anderson; two brothers, Laurence and Robert Heinemann; a sister, Ruth Hilby and brother-in-law Noel Hilby. Visitation will be 12 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Dahl Funeral Chapel. Services will be held Friday, January 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church. A lunch reception will follow the service with burial in Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to American Lutheran Church, 5 Lewis Ave., Billings, MT 59101; Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Foundation, 2303 Grand Ave., Billings, MT 59102; or the Montana Rescue Mission, 2822 Minnesota Ave., Billings, MT 59101. Lloyd A. Rockeman Lloyd Rockeman, beloved father and friend, long-time North Dakota and Montana rancher and registered Polled Hereford breeder, died “with his boots on” while feeding his calves at his home near Grassy Butte on December 6, 2005. His two loves were his family and his cattle. He was a member of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association for 56 years, a member of the 50 Years in the Saddle Club, and recognized by the American Hereford Association as a Golden (50+ years) Breeder. Lloyd was born near Donnybrook, North Dakota on January 13, 1921. He attended Donnybrook High School, from which he graduated in 1938, and farmed with his father August until entering the U.S. Army in 1946. He served his country with pride for two years, including occupation duty in Japan, and after being discharged returned to Donnybrook where he and his brother Howard formed the Rockeman Brothers farm and ranch partnership. They raised durum wheat, other small grains, and cattle – buying their first registered Polled Hereford cattle in 1949 – and were founding members of the MonDak Polled Hereford Association. He married Eunice Dell Wheeler of Berg, North Dakota on March 11, 1951 in Minot, and they had four children; Kurt, Kenneth, Keith and Carolyn. After Eunice’s death in 1964, he married Betty Kay Chisholm on September 6, 1965 and they had one daughter, Kimberly. He was a Second Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol, served on the board of the Gooseneck Soil Conservation District in Ward County, and was an active member of the Aurelia Moravian Church. He and Betty purchased the Rockeman Pine Hollow Ranch near Stevensville, Montana in 1968, concentrating on raising and selling registered Polled Herefords. In 1976 they provided 45 of the 100 registered Polled Hereford heifers exported from Western Montana to Taiwan as the basis of the then Republic of China foundation herd. In 1972 they purchased the Rockeman Ranch on the Little Missouri River in southern McKenzie County in partnership with his son Kenneth and Dr. James O. Foss of Minot, and later bought a home in Sidney, Montana. After selling the ranch in Stevensville, the Rockeman Ranch was sold to their sons in 1981 and purchased the Rockeman Silver Dollar Ranch near Columbus, Montana. They sold the Columbus ranch in 1984, and began a second career selling western art, rocks and antiques at the Moosehead Gallery, Campground and Store near Conner, Montana while maintaining the registered cattle herd through share arrangements. He moved back to McKenzie County, North Dakota in 2000 after he and Betty separated, staying active by operating the Fin and Feather Inn and enjoying his cattle, family and grandchildren. Lloyd was a committed and loving father, a kind and helpful friend, and a spirited North Dakota man deeply connected to the western lands of which he was so much a part. He touched many with his easy manner, amusing commentary, humor and loves. He will live forever in the hearts of all who loved him. He is survived by three sons, two daughters and their families: Kurt and Kathleen Rockeman of Watford City and their children Anne, Geneva, August, and Christian; Kenneth and Becky Rockeman of Big Timber, Montana and their children, Matthew and Austin; Keith Rockeman of Grassy Butte and his children Joshua, Cody and Kayci; Carolyn and Robert Neumann of Castroville, Texas and their children Kendra and Kyle; and Kimberly and David Proffitt of Winthrop, Maine and their children Hunter and Jeneva. He is also survived by: his brother Howard Rockeman and his wife Elvina of Donnybrook, North Dakota; Betty Rockeman Chisholm of Hamilton, Montana; and his special friend Rose Eschenko of Grassy Butte. He loved them all, and will be missed deeply. Messages of sympathy and condolence can be sent to Box 821, Watford City, ND 58854. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be sent to the Grassy Butte Baptist Church, 761 Highway 85, Grassy Butte, ND 58634. Gordon Myran Gordon Myran was born April 8, 1922 to Lars and Esther (Anderson) Myran. He attended grade school at Lone Eagle School, rural Taylor, and high school in Taylor. He entered the Army Air Corps and served in the 8th Army Air Borne. Gordon was a golden gloves boxer while in the Air Corps. After his military service he worked for Northern Pacific Railroad for 2 1/2 years. In 1950 he purchased a ranch north of Tappen where he raised registered Hereford cattle. Then in 1957 he purchased his grandmother Myran’s ranch north of Taylor where he continued to raise registered Herefords until the time of his death. He married Joyce Merz in Baker, MT on December 23, 1944. He was a member of the American Hereford Association, North Dakota Hereford Association, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, American Legion, Taylor Horsefest Committee, Ridgeway Cemetery Board, Richardton Saddle Club and the Taylor Lutheran Church. He enjoyed rodeos, roping and the Taylor Horsefest. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, rural Taylor; two daughters, Louise (Stanley) Pollestad, Halliday, Lanell (Jerry) Greff, Dickinson; one son, Milton (Beverly) Myran, Gladstone; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, LaVern Dubrall, Pico Riveria, CA, Laura Zweifel, Beresford, SD and Margaret Nolte, Hebron, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister. Orville Bennie Haiwick Orville Bennie Haiwick was born in Highmore, SD, on October 22, 1927, to Bennie and Clara (Stoley) Haiwick and died October 13, 2005, at his home in rural Hyde County, SD, at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 21 days. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, remaining active in the church throughout his life. Orville attended grade school in Eden and Washington townships. As did many families during the depression years, the family moved a number of times, eventually settling on the farm he would call home for the remainder of his life. He went on to attend Highmore High School, graduating in 1945. Following graduation, he chose to join his dad on the family farm where they raised Hereford cattle and sheep. His parents retired and moved to Highmore in 1967 and he took over the farm at that time, continuing to actively farm and ranch until just before his death. In the 1950’s, he worked for the Stake Construction Company setting telephone poles for the Sully Buttes Telephone Company. He served on the Draft Board, was a board member of the Highmore Co-op Elevator and Our Savior Lutheran Church, and acted as a director of the Mid-Dakota Rural Water System from inception to near completion. He enjoyed music and participated in band and vocal groups in high school, sang in the Highmore Community Choir and danced to the music of the Big Band era. He was an avid sports fan as well, especially enjoying football, baseball and basketball. He was united in marriage to Minnie Duchene on June 24, 1956, at Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre. To this union four daughters were born. Orville experienced the dust bowl era and knew what hard work was all about. A quiet and resourceful man, he enjoyed his family, nature and Hereford cattle. In 2004, he was honored to receive the South Dakota Hereford Association Commercial Producer of the Year award. He is survived by his wife, Minnie; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn (Roger) Price of Sioux City, IA, Janell (Rick) Schutz of Litchfield, MN, and Julie (David) Jensen of Bothell, WA; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce (David) States of Prior Lake, MN; five grandchildren, Charlotte, Jacqueline and Hannah Price and Dylan and Ryan Schutz; and his two step-grandchildren, Joshua and Bethany Jensen. His parents and an infant daughter preceded him in death. Murray Dale Duke On Tuesday, July 12, 2005, Murray Dale Duke, late of Langbank, Sask., age 81, passed away peacefully after a very short period of illness, at Moosomin Union Hospital, with his loving wife Mary and family at his side. Murray was born on June 30, 1924. He was predeceased by his parents Euphemia and Thomas Duke, father-in-law Andrew Peroska, mothers-in-law Julia and Alice Peroska, infant brothers Bobby and Carl; brothers Ivan, Tom Jr., and Lloyd; sisters Mary Carson and Frances Duke; sisters-in-law Violet Duke, Lydia Duke, and Myrtle Duke; and brothers-in-law Oliver Heighington, Adam Carson, and Keith Woodcock. Murray is survived by his loving and devoted wife Mary, of 57 years; his children Carol (Jim) Adair of Moosomin, and their family of Sarah, Jinny and Ian; Harvey (Shery) Duke of Regina and their family Susan and Bradley; Eileen (Bill) Blyth of Saskatoon and their family Charlene, Greg and Nolan; Jim (Lori) Duke of Langbank and their family Jason, Stephen, Deanna and Megan; Gerry (Paula) Duke of Calgary, Alta., and their family Kelly, Reid and Tel; and Ken (Shelley) Duke of Langbank and their family Rhett, Clint and Julie. He is also survived by one brother Allan Duke of Saskatoon, and one sister Edna Heighington of Red Deer, Alta., two sisters-in-law Annie Duke of Regina and Thressa (Don) McRae of Brandon, Man. He is also survived and fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Murray farmed his entire life on the family farm north of Langbank, Sask. on #9 Highway. It was the life he enjoyed and he took pride in farming productive land the best he knew how. He worked hard and loved life, always interested in a variety of subjects and activities. While actively raising Polled Hereford cattle over the last 50 years, he met and dealt with many people he liked, respected, and who also shared his vision of quality livestock. Murray was especially proud and devoted to his children and grandchildren, and he was much loved and respected by all of them. Murray was especially devoted to his wife Mary, not only his partner but best friend. He will be greatly missed. Murray was grateful for his life, blessed with family, friends and good fortune. He led a full life, with a zest for living, learning and laughing. We will remember him when driving by a beautiful crop of canola or a herd of good Hereford cattle. The funeral service was held at Langbank United Church, Langbank, Sask. on Friday, July 15 with Rev. Barbara Wilkins officiating and pianist Jeannette Cross. Interment followed at the Whitewood Cemetery, and a lunch was held at the Harmony Club in Whitewood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Moosomin and District Health Care Foundation in memory of Murray. Arrangements were in care of G.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Moosomin, Sask. Gene Johnson One of the most respected men in the livestock industry, Gene Johnson, passed away at home in Sun City, Arizona on September 23, 2005. Reared on an Illinois general livestock farm, Gene showed cattle for many years as an ardent 4-H club member. He was also part of the state champion cattle judging team for two years. After an interesting career managing farm operations in Indiana, including Earlham College and Dr. Will Moore’s White Oak Farms, he managed famed Velva Haven Farms, headquartered in Kentucky with operations in Florida and Georgia. He remained there until their dispersion, which was the largest of its kind ever to be held. Gene then enjoyed a successful tenure with the American Hereford Journal as a fieldman before joining the Record Stockman staff. He later returned to ranch management for Thorp Herefords, Britton, SD until the herd’s liquidation. As co-owner and manager of Coteau Cattle Co., a pioneer in Simmental Cattle breeding, he enjoyed similar success. During Gene’s long, distinguished career in the livestock business, he worked with and participated in many evaluation clinics through-out the nation. He served as a judge at many cattle shows in Canada, South America and the United States. After retiring to Arizona, Gene maintained a keen interest in livestock events and kept in contact with his numerous friends in the industry. He is survived by his wife, Patsy, of Sun City. Private family memorial services were held September 27, 2005 in Sun City, Arizona. Contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 or to the donor’s charity of choice. Cyrus H. Goertz Cy Goertz, 82, died May 31, 2005, at Marion, KS. Born June 6, 1922, in Grant, NE, he was the second of three children born to David and Mary (Northrup) Goertz. He attended Marion schools graduating from Marion High School in 1941. He attended McPherson College. In 1942 he married L. Dena Sampson at Marion. He served in the US Air Force and was a veteran of World War II where he was stationed in Okinawa and the Philippines. He was an active member of the American Legion, VFW, and was a Master Mason. He was a longtime member of the Youngstown United Methodist Church until it closed, then joined Eastmoor United Methodist Church. At Youngstown he was a youth fellowship leader, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School superintendent and member of the men’s chorus. One of his loves was his Hereford cattle. Goertz Herefords was founded in 1950. He was an exhibitor at the National Western with a pen of bulls from 1954-1974. He was preceded in death by his wife, L. Dena, his parents, and sister, Rachel. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Clint Jost of Burdick, KS; son and daughter-in-law, David and Jessye Goertz of Berwyn, NE; sister, Maryanna Scharenberg of Mapleton, KS and four grandchildren. Claude Jarvis Miller Claude Jarvis Miller, 84, of Oxford, NE, passed away Monday, May 30, 2005 at the Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, NE. Funeral services were conducted from the Evangelical Free Church in Oxford on Friday, June 3 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Wes Holen, officiating. Interment was the Oxford Cemetery. Claude was born on July 28, 1920 on the family farm near Atlanta in Harlan County, NE, the third of four boys born to Fred and Pearl (Canipe) Miller. Jarvis attended rural high school and graduated from Mascot High School with the Class of 1939. On August 3, 1949 he was united in marriage to Maxine Dietz and the couple were blessed with four children: Curtis, Scott, Kathryn and Kristi. Jarvis was a member of the Oxford Evangelical Free Church for many years and loved farming, especially raising his registered Polled Herefords. Jarvis leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Maxine of Oxford; his two sons, Curtis Miller and his wife, Sue, Greeley, CO, Scott Miller and his wife, Ruth, Delta, CO; two daughters Kathryn Marks and her partner Danny Hefner, Lincoln, NE and Kristi Rounds and her partner Robert Forpney, Fort Smith, AR; seven grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas and Brandon Miller, all of Greeley, CO, Scott Miller and his wife Brandy, Oxford, Shea Marks, Lincoln, Wayne Rounds and his wife, Brittany, Van Buren, AR, and Kenny Rounds, Hutchinson, KS; three great grandchildren, Logan, Kasey and Garrett Miller, all of Oxford; one sister-in-law, Delilah Lauer and her husband, Melvin, Holdrege; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Chad and three brothers, Merlin, Dean and Gail. Memorials were suggested to the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Unit. Ora Leota LaBree Ora Leota LaBree was born July 29th 1939 to Herman and Leota (Elmore) in Ekalaka, Montana. She attended schools and graduated from high school in Ekalaka. On July 16, 1957, Ora married Emmett LaBree. They resided on the Lame Jones Ranch south of Plevna, MT until 1976. From there they moved to the present day ranch south of Ismay, Montana. Ora enjoyed the Eastern Montana Cowbelles of which she was a president for a period of time. She enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. The door was always open and there was always a meal and cookies for all. She enjoyed baking, sewing and helping her husband with many of the demands of the ranch. Ora loved her garden and was persistent in making the trees grow in the back yard. She was an avid antique and Indian artifact hunter. Above all, Ora was a devoted wife and mother. She provided a lifetime of nurturing, support and encouragement to her children and grandchildren. After an epic courageous battle with cancer and her family by her side, Ora was called to be with our Lord on October 20th, 2005 at the age of 66. Ora is survived by her husband, Emmett LaBree of Ismay; one son, Tracy of Boise, ID; three daughters: Teri Taylor and husband Clay of Queen Creek, AZ; Tami (LaBree) Jackson of Queen Creek, AZ; Tana LaBree of Eddy, TX; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; her mother, Leota Elmore of Ekalaka, MT; one brother, Jim Elmore of Park City, MT: one sister, Louise Crans of Roberts, MT; and two half-sisters, Bernice Gross of Miles City, MT and Carla Holmes of Washington. Ora was preceded in death by her father, Herman Elmore; and three sisters: Darlene, Judy and Sharon. Memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Montana Cancer Center, 2600 Main Street, Miles City, MT 59301 or to Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301. Benjamin Franklin Nash Benjamin Franklin Nash, 87, died Aug. 1, 2005 in Canon City, CO. He was born Jan. 13, 1918 to Walter Combs Nash and Elizabeth Means Savage Nash in Canon City. Mr. Nash graduated from Canon City High School in 1935. While in high school he was a member of ROTC and the Rifle Team. He attended the University of Colorado in Boulder for two years. While at CU he joined the Colorado National Guard. In December of 1941 he enlisted in the Army. In 1942 he was sent to Guadalcanal and helped set up the first radio control tower on Henderson Field. This duty earned him the Bronze Star. He was then transferred to the Allied Intelligence Service and became the first and only American Coast Watcher who worked in the bush. This service was done on the Soloman Islands and New Guinea where he spent up to 26 months behind enemy lines. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, two Presidential Citations, the King George Medal from Britain, a personal letter of commendation from General Millard Harmon and the South Pacific Combat Ribbon with two battle stars for his service in the Coast Watchers. He was discharged in December of 1945. In June of 1947 he married Clara Louise Giem of Canon City. Seven children were born to this union. Benjamin was a life-long rancher at Canon City where he raised registered Hereford cattle. He was a member of the American Hereford Association, Fremont County Cattlemen’s, BLM Board of Directors, Canon City School Board, Entertainment Incorporated Board, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Fremont County Geology Club, Colorado Hereford Association and a lifetime member of National Western Stock Show in Denver. Mr. Nash is survived by his children, Sally Para of San Carlos, CA, Jane Deewall, Coldwater, KS, Harriet Holloway, Colby, KS, Jeff Nash, McLoud, OK, Clint Nash, Otis, CO, Julie Nash, Colorado Springs, CO; four sisters, Patty Ris, Denver, CO, Nancy Beckham, Pasadena, CA, Betty Rider, Denver, CO, Ellen Jean Williams, Boulder, CO; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His daughter Patsy Nash, brother Dave Nash and sister Fritz Rohwer preceded him in death. At his request, he will be cremated and there will be no funeral services. Memorials may be made to the Fremont County 4-H Foundation. They can be left at the Fremont Bank of Canon City or at the Fremont County Extension Office in Canon City. Warren G. Brown Warren G. Brown, a long time Polled Hereford breeder passes away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005. He was 87. He died at the Hartford Health Care Center as a result of complications from pneumonia and heart congestion. Warren and his wife, Isabel, owned the 100-year-old W. W. Brown Nursery, which was started in 1901 in the Village of Hartland by Brown’s father, Walter William Brown. Brown was among the hundreds of thousands of American men and women - dubbed "The Greatest Generation" by author Tom Brokaw - who fought in and survived World War II and returned home to become business and community leaders. He was president of the Wisconsin Polled Hereford Association, secretary of the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders, a member of the Wisconsin Livestock Breeders board and a member of the Waukesha County Farm Bureau. In addition, he served as a trustee on the village boards of both Hartland and Merton during his life. He also served a four-year term on the statewide advisory board that assisted in the development of regional community colleges such as Waukesha County Technical College. He was also an active 4-H leader and instructor. He was a past president of the Hartland Lions Club and former commander of the Flanagan Dorn American Legion Post 294 of Hartland. Donald L. Burt Donald L. Burt, 63, Aitkin, MN, died April 23, 2005 at his home. He was born on April 22, 1942, in Grand Rapids, MN. He graduated from Grand Rapids High School, attended Itasca Junior College, Bemidji State, and received his masters degree from UMD. He married Janet Miller on April 19, 1968 in Grand Rapids. He was an elementary teacher in Aitkin; was active in area cattle and breeding Associations; and was the Junior High School wrestling coach for 15 years. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and the Aitkin County Fair Board. During his career, he was president of the Minnesota Polled Hereford Assn; president of the Minnesota Hereford Breeders Association; president of the Aitkin County Fair Board; delegate to the Central Livestock Association; representative to the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Assn; and executive director of the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Assn. A Mass of Christian Burial was held April 27 at St. James Catholic Church, Aitkin. Fr. Paul Fruth and Fr. Jerry Schik officiated. He is survived by his wife, Jan; son and daughter-in-law, Graig and Tonya Burt, Rogers; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Bob Sampson, Gayles Ferry, CT; grandchildren, Justin and Evan Burt; sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Frank Anderson, Bismarck, ND; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Mary Burt, Jacobson, David and Gloria Burt, Cameron, MO; nieces and nephews; and Godson, Darik Lamke. Irene D. Carter Irene D. Carter, 69, Rocklake, ND, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at Towner County Living Center, Cando. Irene, daughter of Otto and Esther (Klebaum) Tuenge, was born on November 29, 1935 at the Rolette Hospital in Rolette County. She grew up in the Perth and Rocklake areas and attended school in Ellsworth School near Perth, a rural school named Virginia #1 near Rocklake and Rocklake High School. Before her marriage, Irene cared for the Eckholm girls after their mother had passed away and also worked in the Kirton Cafe’ at Harvey, ND. On October 20, 1956, Irene married Jimmy E. Carter at Rocklake. Following their marriage, the couple lived and farmed south of Rocklake until November of 1993. In January of 1994 they moved into their home in Rocklake. Irene was a member of All Nations Lutheran Church, served on the All Nations Lutheran Church Women’s League and sat on the school election board for years. She enjoyed ice fishing, baking, babysitting, polka fest on the radio, having friends over to play cards, scrapbooks, the game of scrabble and saving articles from the local papers; she was always eager to look up a statistic for anyone that asked. Irene is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy; her sons, Dennis Carter and Terry (Mavis Gault) Carter and two special grandchildren, Malynda Rae and Troy Alan, all of Rocklake. Other survivors include her sisters: Margaret Free and Darlene Gunderson, both of Sidney, MT; her brothers: Raymond Tuenge of Fairdale, ND, and Kenny (Karen) Tuenge of Buckeye, AZ, and many nieces and nephews. Her parents and an infant sister preceded Irene in death. Lloyd Schlueter Lloyd Schlueter was born on June 15, 1925, at Moyer Township, Swift County, to parents Leonard and Emma (Petrick) Schlueter. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township, in 1925 and was also confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1942. On July 26, 1944 he was inducted into the US Army. He served with an anti-tank gun crew. He saw action in the Ardennes Campaign, the Rhineland Campaign and the Central Europe Campaign. He was wounded in action on March 30, 1945 and spent many months in hospitals recovering from his injuries. He was honorably discharged on October 26, 1945. He received the Good Conduct Medal, ETO Service Ribbon, the Combat Infantry Badge, Presidential Citation, three Bronze Stars, and the Purple Heart. After returning from service he farmed with his father, the late Leonard Schlueter. On October 8, 1955, he was married to Jean Leenay of Graceville. They continued farming in the Madison area for several years and raised registered Hereford cattle. They retired from farming in 1992. Lloyd held various county and township offices during his life and was President of the Minnesota Hereford Association. He was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he served as an Elder and a member of the Board of Stewardship. He belonged to VFW Post #1656, Madison, for 42 years where he served as Commander and Chaplain. He also was a member of the Madison American Legion. After becoming a resident of the Appleton Nursing Home he transferred his life Membership to VFW Post #4955, Appleton. Lloyd died on Saturday evening, July 2, at the Appleton Municipal Hospital. He had reached the age of 80 years and 7 days. He is survived by his wife, Jean, of Olivia; his sister Doris Schlueter, of Reno, NV; two brothers: Harvey (Louise) Schlueter of Appleton and Oscar (Lola) Schlueter of Ortonville; his sister-in-law, Ione Schlueter, of Appleton; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He is preveded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Nellie Schlueter; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Reuben Schroeder; his brother, Russell Schlueter; two nieces: Kathy (Schlueter) Vroman and Jane Schlueter; and three nephews: Jerry Schlueter, Tim Schlueter and Wayne Schroeder. Raymond Sutton, Jr. Raymond Sutton Jr., 61, of Gettysburg, SD, died at the Gettysburg Memorial Hospital on Monday, Sept. 5, 2005, of injuries received fighting a grass fire on his ranch Sunday evening. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Onida Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Roland Kemink officiating. Burial was at the Onida Cemetery. George Schlickau George Hans Schlickau, 82, died Thursday evening, August 25, 2005, at Mt. Hope Nursing Center. He was born November 2, 1922 at Haven, the son of Albert R. and Florence Wittorff Schlickau. He was a 1941 graduate of Haven High School. A lifetime farmer and rancher, he raised and exhibited prize winning Hereford cattle throughout the country. He served as a cattle judge and speaker at cattle events throughout the United States. He belonged to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Haven. He was Reno County’s Chamber of Commerce first Outstanding Young Farmer and Reno County’s first FFA American Farmer degree recipient. He served as president and as a board member of the American Hereford Association, Kansas Hereford Association, Kansas Junior Livestock Show, Ark Valley Electric Cooperative, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School, and the Reno County Hereford Assoc. He served on the original boards of the Equus Bed Groundwater Management District #2 and the Kansas Bull Test Station at Beloit. He was on the board of Haven High School, Kansas Livestock Association, Reno County Cattleman’s Association, and a BankHaven director. He served as a 4-H beef leader, FFA Advisory Committee member, and on the agriculture advisory committee for Hutchinson Community College. He was a member of Kansas Wheat Growers Assoc., Kansas City Hereford Club, and Haven Industries, Inc. He was the recipient of the Reno County Soil Conservation award, Reno County 4-H Family of the Year, Kansas State University Block and Bridle Outstanding Livestock Breeder, Kansas Hereford Herdsman of the Year, Kansas Livestock & Meat Industry Council Stockman of the Year, Reno County Cattlemen’s Association Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Kansas Master Farmer, among others. His biography has appeared in Who’s Who in America since 1975. With his family, he hosted a youth livestock judging school for 44 years, the Governor’s Farm Tour in 1991, foreign exchange students from 7 countries, and foreign visitors from 27 countries including, at the request of then Senator Bob Dole, Soviet Union official Evgeniy Primakov, along with his entourage. On April 26, 1955, he married Lois Ritthaler at Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include 2 sons, Bruce, Hutchinson, and James, Haven, 2 daughters, Susan Russell, Sugar City, Colorado, and Nancy Bernard, Wichita, 1 sister, Opal Knappenberger, Stafford, and 9 grandchildren and 1 step-grandson. One brother, Harry, and one sister, Mildred Mellies, preceded him in death. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2006 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Haven, Pastor Daniel Galchutt presiding. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Sun., Aug 28 at Van Campen Funeral Home, Haven. Memorials may be sent to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Society, Erin is Hope Foundation, Mt. Hope Nursing Center, Hospice of Reno County, or donor’s choice in care of the funeral home. AHA President, Richard Hudson, Passes Away Richard Hudson, president of the American Hereford Association, passed away suddenly Monday evening, December 20. Richard suffered a fatal heart attack while attending a University of Arkansas basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., with three of his grandchildren. Richard and his son, Wes, were partners in Hudson Herefords, which was founded by Richard’s father in 1939. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a major in animal science. A very successful businessman, Richard later became involved in his own real estate and construction business. He was also involved in banking and hotel development in conjunction with establishing one of the premier Hereford herds in North America. A pillar of the Harrison, Ark., community, Richard served on several boards, including North Arkansas College Public School board, North Arkansas Medical Center, two bank boards and one savings and loan board. Richard was a deacon and treasurer of his church and all of those who knew him were touched by the way he lived and his sound and thoughtful judgment. Richard is survived by his wife, Freida, their four children, Sharon and Jerry Smith, Ralph and Lisa Hudson, Wes and Shellie Hudson and Sarah and James Breedlove, thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were Thursday, December 23, at the First Baptist Church in Harrison, Ark.
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