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AGNES RIEDL
The funeral service for Agnes Riedl, 91, Aberdeen, will be 10:00am, Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Tom Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Aberdeen, SD. Agnes died Sunday, May11, at Aberdeen Health & Rehab.
Visitation will be from 3-8pm, Tuesday at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Agnes Riedl was born March 19, 1917 in Aberdeen, SD where she grew up and attended grade and high schools. She worked as a telephone operator for several years in the local area and in 1954 returned home to take care of her mother. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Alter Society for many years.
Grateful for having shared Agnes’ life are her brother, Robert Riedl, Roselle, IL.
She is preceded in death by her father, Otto W. Riedl, mother, Ethel M. Green, sister, Edith Willett, and brother, Bernard Riedl.
CAROL JEAN BAUER
Carol Jean Bauer, 71, Aberdeen, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at her home in Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 2-5pm, Friday at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Monday, May 12, 2008 at First Wesleyan Church in Rapid City, with a visitation one hour before the service and also at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday from 3-6pm. Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City, SD.
Carol Jean Wehnes was born on December 22, 1936 at Hot Springs, SD to Henry and Lela (Smith) Wehnes. She lived on the family farm in Oral, SD. At a young age she moved to Rapid City where she attended school. Carol graduated from Rapid City Central with the Class of 1955.
Carol married her high school sweetheart, Gene Bauer, in 1956. After marrying Gene, she attended the National College of Business, graduating with her Bookkeeping degree. Together they made their home in Rapid City and raised four children, when Gene passed away in 1988, Carol continued to work as a bookkeeper at the Rapid City Regional Senior Care, until 2003 when she moved to Aberdeen.
In 2006, Carol was baptized at the Aberdeen Wesleyan Church. She was a life long member of First Wesleyan Church. She loved making cards, stamping, gardening, and cake decorating.
Carol shared her life with her sons, Curtis Bauer, Rapid City, Kevin (Connie) Bauer, Laurel, MD; Scot Bauer, Florence, CO; daughter, Sheryl (Ross) Santjer, Aberdeen; and grandchildren, Casey Reihe, Gene and Kyle Bauer, Dustin and Mikayla Santjer; sisters, Jeneta Carlson, MN; Arlene Rombolz, WA; Lena Greer, CO; JoAnn Moya, CA; and Henrietta Leggett, TX.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Melvin Wehnes; sisters, Ruby Peters; Nona Mae Feiock; Cleo Arriola; Marietta Black; and Pauline Esmay.
H.L. “JORGIE” JORGENSEN
The service for H.L. “Jorgie” Jorgensen, 84, Aberdeen, will be 10:30am, Saturday, May 10, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor James E. Clarke officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Memorial Park. H.L. died Wednesday, May 7, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm, Friday with family present from 5-7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Hyle LeRoy Jorgensen was born on June 29, 1923 at rural Forestburg to Victor & Austa (Brattud) Jorgensen. He grew up on a farm near Forestburg and graduated from Forestburg High School with the Class of 1941. After graduating, he entered the Navy, where he served in the Pacific Theater, mostly in the Philipines. After the war he was honorably discharged.
H.L. married Dorthy Hice on May 26, 1946 at Woonsocket. He worked at the railroad for ten years as a telegraph operator. He started working for American Family Insurance in 1946. They moved to Aberdeen in 1957, where he became the District Manager of American Family Insurance, retiring in 1989, both sons followed him in the insurance business.
H.L. was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder and Deacon. He was a past President of PTA at Howard Hedger. He was also a member of the American Legion, VFW, and was a lifetime member of Elks. He was also involved in a daily coffee group at Lagers.. He loved to golf and pheasant hunt and always participated in the annual family pheasant hunt. He enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Arizona. He especially loved his grandchildren and family gatherings.
Grateful for having shared H.L.’s life are his wife, Dorthy, Aberdeen; children, Craig (Sandy) Jorgensen, Lenexa, KS; Mark (Diane) Jorgensen, Aberdeen; grandchildren, Lisa (Justin), Lenexa, KS; Jennifer (Scott) Besch, Prairie Village, KS; Stacy (Greg) Sand, Minnetrista, MN; Brian (Mary) Jorgensen, Aberdeen; Kyle Jorgensen, Minneapolis; Derek Haselhorst; Brandon Haselhorst, Aberdeen; great-grandchildren, Samantha & Wyatt Sinkler; George Besch; Jack & Harrison Sand; and son-in-law Duane Haselhorst, Aberdeen.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kay Anne; brother, Floyd Jorgensen; sister, Laverne Bowles.
In lieu of flowers family prefers memorials to First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Kline St. or United Way, 12 4th Ave SE.
MARSHA HUBER
The funeral service for Marsha Huber, 55, Aberdeen, will be 10:30am, Friday, May 9, 2008 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Burial will be 12:15pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Marsha died Tuesday, May 6, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm, with family present from 5-7pm, Thursday at the funeral home.
Marsha Lynn Cousins was born July 8, 1952 at Winner, SD to Oran & Betty (Graesser) Cousins. She attended grade school and graduated from Winner High School with the Class of 1970. In 1979, Marsha moved to Aberdeen.
Marsha married ElRoy “Lefty” Huber in August of 1982. Together they made their home in Aberdeen where Marsha worked at the Aberdeen Living Center. After Lefty passed away in 1993, Marsha began her fifteen year career at the Gas N Goodies Gas Station until she had to quit working, last October, due to health reasons.
Marsha enjoyed reading, camping, gardening, and spending time with her pets. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. Everyone who came into Gas N Goodies loved her, because she was such a loving and caring person.
Grateful for having shared Marsha’s life are her fiancé, Tom Yerdon; brother, Terry (Marlene) Cousins, Winner, SD; sisters, Pamela Ritterbush, Norfolk, NE; Lynnie DeMers, Aberdeen; Tom’s children, Brandi Yerdon (Matt); Kristi (Saun) Bauer and their children, Landon; Macoy; Genna; one niece and nephew.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband.
ANDREW “ANDY” WESTRA
The funeral service for Andrew “Andy” Westra, 89, Aberdeen, will be 1:00pm Friday, May 9, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor James E. Clarke and Pastor John Whetzel officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Military honors by the American Legion Sydney L.Post 24. Andy went on his long-awaited journey home on Sunday, May 4, at the Bethesda Home of Aberdeen. He was comforted by the presence of his family, special friends, and his Bethesda care-givers.
Visitation will be from 1-7:30pm, Thursday, with a prayer service at 7:30pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home.
Andrew Westra was born March 25, 1919 to John & Minnie Westra in Sheldon, IA. He spent his childhood in Rock Rapids, IA and eventually lived in Sioux Falls where he graduated from Washington High School in 1939.
After graduation, Andy started his career with Montgomery Wards in Sioux Falls. In August 1941, Andy married his beautiful bride, Florence Schrag. This blessed marriage was shared for over sixty-five years. In 1942, Andy was called into service for WWII and they moved to Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Andy was honorably discharged in October 1944.
Andy went back to work for Montgomery Wards, spending time in Madison and Watertown, SD and in Minot, ND and in 1947, the couple moved back to Sioux Falls where they opened their own Marshall Wells Hardware Store. In February 1957, they sold the business to Ace Hardware. The Westra’s then moved to Edina, MN where Andy managed a Marshall Wells Store in The Southdale Shopping Center. He was a District Manager for Marshall Wells until 1959 when the family moved to Aberdeen, SD. They purchased the Coast-to-Coast Store. This family owned and operated business was a well known part of the Main Street community and was the largest Coast-to-Coast Store in the United States. In 1992, Andy and Florence closed the store and retired for a few months but Andy continued working part time at various businesses in the years to come.
Andy lived his life with an unparalleled enthusiasm and with a voracious dedication to those around him. His limitless energy and love of people made him a leader that his family and community depended on. Andy had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen since 1959. He was active as a Deacon and an Elder and was chosen 1994 Outstanding Senior Presbyterian of the five state region. He was also the last remaining living charter member of the First Reformed Church, Sioux Falls. These churches were pillars in Andy and Florence’s lives.
During his years in Sioux Falls, Andy enjoyed working with the Sioux Empire Farm Show and began a lifetime association with Augustana College. He was a long-time member of the Athletic Booster Club, member of Augustana Fellows and was involved with the Center for Western Studies.
While in Aberdeen, Andy was a member of the Lion’s Club, served as Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, the Board of the YMCA, coach of the Downtown Quarterback Club, President of the Brown County Sportman’s Club, served on the Aberdeen Credit Board, and as the 1994 Honorary Chairman of the Salvation Army Fund Drive. Andy was also a member of the Aberdeen Elks and the Masonic Lodge. He was a passionate supporter of the Aberdeen sports community, especially Central High School activities and Smittys Baseball.
Andy had a lifetime relationship with Northern State University. Andy was the oldest living “King of the Gyps” an honor, he received in 1968. He served on the Business Advisory Board, NSU’s Baseball Club Board and a member of the NSU Wolves Club. He was the first person to buy his reserved tickets at Wachs Arena. This arena is a favorite place of the Westra family and his passion and love for the Wolves Basketball program gave him a constant positive focus in his life, especially in his last years.
Andy’s reputation as a fisherman was legendary. He loved to go fishing, anytime, anywhere, and he loved his fishing buddies. He never missed a Twins or Vikings game. His morning coffee group was one of his daily rituals-many wonderful friendships were shared around that table. He and Florence traveled extensively together and spent wonderful summers at their Lake Miltona Cabin in Alexandria, MN. Anyone who spent more than a minute with him was never a stranger again.
The absolute center of Andy’s life, was his loving family. Nothing in his busy life came before his wife, children, and grandchildren. He treasured close relationships with his six brothers and sisters.
Left to cherish his life and honor his immense presence in this world are his son, Richard (Ginger) and their daughters Shannon (Todd) Imbery; Shelley (Ronn) Heier, all of Aberdeen; his son, Douglas (Glenna), Live Oak, CA and their sons Andrew of Marshall MN., and Matthew of Missoula, MT; his daughter Beth (Steven) Mills and their children Adam and his fiancé, Allisyn Jensen, Lincoln, NE, Katie, of Sioux Falls; Dwayne’s sons, Jeffrey (Mychel) Westra of Prescott Valley, AZ and Chad (Kirstin) Westra of Sioux Falls; and his daughter-in-law Janie Westra and her family of Chandler, AZ; ten great grandchildren, brother, John (Joy) Westra, Centerville, SD; brother-in-laws, Howard Schrag, Clifford Madland, Don VanderPol.
Those who went before and welcomed him home are his beloved wife, Florence who passed away in January 2007; parents; sons, Dwayne & Charles Westra; brother, Rev. Peter J. Westra; four sisters, Nellie Westra; Dora Siemonsma; Henrietta Madland; and Margie VanderPol.
Andy’s incredible spirit will live on in all who knew and loved him. The lessons he taught of faith, courage, and the belief that with God, all things are possible, will sustain us all. In his 6th grade essay, the ending statement simply said “What I hope to do in the future years is to be a very worthwhile and honest person”…a job well done.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to N.S.U. Foundation.
LEROY F. “DUTCH” GABRIEL
The memorial service for LeRoy F. “Dutch” Gabriel, 73, of Cresbard, SD, will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Richland Wesleyan Church, rural Mina, with Pastor Ron Wickard and Pastor Julie Nygaard officiating. Dutch died on Sunday April 27, at Cancun, Mexico.
Arrangements by Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
LeRoy F. “Dutch” Gabriel was born on January 8th, 1935 to John and Florence (Chase) Gabriel in Miranda, SD. Dutch attended elementary school in Miranda and graduated from Faulkton High School in 1954. He played football with a scholarship at USD in Vermillion, and graduated in 1958. After he graduated, Dutch taught school in Elk Point, SD.
Dutch married Sandy Cusick on June 3, 1959. To this union they had a daughter, Kelly Dawn Gabriel.
He then moved to California in June of 1960, where he was the athletic director in Pasadena. Dutch sold real estate in California and South Dakota. He also owned a car wash in Duarte, CA. In 1992, Dutch moved to Cresbard, SD. He owned the Dair-O and the 212 Café in Faulkton, SD. Dutch was currently working for Century 21 in Aberdeen, SD and enjoyed his farm.
Dutch married Cheryl Guilford on September 21, 1985.
Dutch was active in Lions Club, Pheasants Forever, and Duck’s Unlimited. Dutch loved his granddaughters. He enjoyed teaching them to drive, fish and hunt. Dutch loved spending time with them. His favorite time of the year was hunting season. He also loved to fish. Dutch enjoyed making wine with his friend Kerm, and won many 1st place ribbons for his wine.
Grateful for having shared Dutch’s life are his daughter, Kelly (Tony) Olague and their children, Katie, Maggie, and Emma, all of Glendora, CA; his brother, Charlie (Sue) Gabriel, of Redfield, SD; his sister, Yvonne (Frank) Gabriel, of Cresbard, SD, his sister-in-law, Cecelia Gabriel, of Phoenix, AZ, and many nieces and nephews.
Dutch was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl, parents, John and Florence, his brother, Roger Gabriel, and his sisters, Sharon Grabinski and Judy Molitor.
NELS BIERMAN
The funeral service for Nels Bierman, 94, Aberdeen, will be 1:00pm, Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mansfield with Pastor Wesley Hafner officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Mansfield. Nels died Sunday, April 27, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 12pm-7pm, Tuesday, with family present from 5-7pm, and a prayer service at 7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home.
Nels George Bierman was born on March 10, 1914, at Mansfield, SD to Fred L. and Louise (Limberg) Bierman. This is the area where he attended school and farmed with his parents.
He was married to Annabelle Dunker on November 1, 1942 at Mansfield, SD. They made their home on the Bierman Homestead where they lived and farmed until 1988 when they moved to Aberdeen. Annabelle passed away on July 29, 2002.
Nels was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, where he had been involved with the choir since 1929, and served on the church board for several years. He was also a member of the Bierman Band, which played in this area for many years. This band was made up of his three brothers and one sister. Nels was also a member of the Moose Lodge and of the Gair School District which he served on for many years.
Nels enjoyed bowling and was on the Senior Citizen Bowling League until almost a year ago. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, and dancing with his wife, Annabelle. Nels loved playing cards and spending time with his friends and family.
Grateful for having shared Nels’ life are his sons, Arvid (Carol) Bierman, Chesapeake, VA; Tom Bierman, Aberdeen; Tim Bierman, Aberdeen; A.J. “Allen” (Cindy) Bierman, Mitchell, SD; daughters, Sandra (Richard) Patten, Watertown, SD; Loretta (Larry) Brick, Aberdeen; Sally (George) Bitz, Aberdeen; sister, Lena Krause, Aberdeen; ten grandchildren, Blake Bierman; Jason Brick; Dana Patten; Deah Pauly; Jamie Lombardi; Sharnel Bierman; Cassy Bitz; Tina Perkins; Jim & Pat Bierman; and thirteen great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; son; nine brothers; two sisters; and son-in-law.
IZETTA L. RAINES
Services for Izetta L. Raines, 85, Aberdeen and formerly Raymond will be 11 am, Friday, May 2, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church, Raymond, SD with Pastor Donna Nickels officiating. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery, Clark. Izetta died on Sunday, April 27 at the Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation: 2-7 pm, Thursday at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen with a prayer service at 7.
Izetta L. Harmon was born on December 23, 1922 in Garden City, SD to Morris and Jessie (Bargmann) Harmon. This is the area where she grew up and attended school. She graduated from Thorpe High School with the class of 1941. On November 20, 1942 she married Edmond (Fuzzy) Raines at Webster, SD. They made their home on a farm in Clark County for forty-two years. She worked at the Andy’s Bar & Grill for several years. In 1989 they moved to Raymond. Mr. Raines died in March of 1997 in Sioux Falls, SD. On February 1, 1998 she moved to Aberdeen.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Raymond and the ladies circle. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved quilting, gardening, cooking and baking. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Grateful for having shared her life are her Children: Curtis (Patti) Raines, Guymon, OK; Sally (Jerry) Hofer, Aberdeen, SD; Nina (Neil) Pies, Watertown, SD; Grandchildren: Stephanie, Kelly, Tracey, Bill, Lori, Wally, Tina, Troy, Tanya and Wendy, sixteen great grandchildren, five step grand children, thirteen step great grandchildren, sister, Virginia Page, Hettinger, ND, sister-in-law, Ruth Schwieger, Clark.
Izetta is preceded in death by her husband, Edmond (Fuzzy) Raines, parents, Morris and Jessie Harmon, brother-in-laws, Sam, Edward, Robert and Clyde Raines and Ernest Page, sister-in-laws, Leona Johnson and Irene Mehlberg.
