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BROOK KARLEN
The service for Brook Karlen, 43, of Aberdeen, will be 11:00 am, Friday, January 29, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mary Ann Nelson-Loefke officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Brook died Sunday, January 24th, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m., Thursday, with family present from 5-7 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Brook Karlen was born March 3, 1966, in Aberdeen, SD to Allen & Deanna (Bohling) Karlen. Brook was raised by his loving step-father, Ron Bonn, and his mother Deanna Bonn. Brook attended Aberdeen Central High School graduating in 1984.
On June 11, 1988, Brook married Karen Drusch in Aberdeen, SD. Brook had a passion for living life to the fullest spending every possible moment with his wife and their two sons, Chance and Shay. He was happiest surrounded by his entire family and wonderful friends enjoying camping, fishing, boating and snowmobiling. Brook worked as a foreman, at North Central Steel for 26 years. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. Brook was a member of Driftbusters Snowmobile Club and East River Ropers Saddleman Club.
Grateful for having shared Brook’s life are his wife, Karen Karlen, Aberdeen, children, Chance Karlen and Shay Karlen, step-father & mother, Ron & Deanna Bonn, Aberdeen, sisters, Tammy Karlen (Darrell), Sioux Falls, Tonya Merges, Hendersonville, TN, brothers, Kirk Karlen (Lori), Aberdeen, Brent (Becky) Bonn, Aberdeen, and maternal grandmother, Beverly Shaw, Aberdeen, sisters & brothers-in-law, Kim Drusch & Jeff Bezdeka, San Diego, Kevin & Paula Drusch, Omaha, Kerry & Lori Drusch, Sioux Falls. He will be missed by his nieces and nephews: Chase, Carly, Kelsey, Carson, Torrie, Hailey, Paige, Chris, Matt, Brandon, Michael, Josiah, Natassia, Alex, Zak, Sam, Austin & Vanessa.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dorothy & Rudy Karlen, maternal grandfather, Adolph Bohling, John Shaw, and grandparents, Joseph & Nina Bonn.
ELMER ORTH
The memorial service for Elmer F. Orth, 81, of Aberdeen, will be 10:30am, Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Plymouth Congregational UCC. Pastor Jill Warner will officiate. Military honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24. Inurnment will be at a later date at Artas City Cemetery, Artas, SD. Elmer died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Aberdeen Heath and Rehab, Aberdeen, SD.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.
Elmer F. Orth was born on September 30, 1928 to Fred G. & Albina (Fried) Orth in Artas, SD. He grew up on a farm near Artas and attended country school. He helped on the farm until he entered the U.S. Army on March 14, 1951. Elmer was discharged on March 14, 1953. After his discharge, he moved to Aberdeen and held various jobs with Equity and Twin City Roofing.
He married Helen Mettler Orth on October 1, 1965. They made their home in Aberdeen. Elmer’s best job was working for Safe Guard as a Machinist, a passion he held for fourteen years, until the age of fifty-nine when he had his first stroke and had to retire. Elmer loved to tinker on cars and did most of his own repair work. He loved to go for drives and traveling. In his free time, Elmer enjoyed meeting his friends for coffee at RG’s restaurant.
Elmer was a member of Plymouth United Church of Christ and of the American Legion Post #24 for forty-six years. He was a past member of Machinist Lodge #862. Elmer entered Aberdeen health & Rehab on March 13, 2003 and resided there until his death.
Grateful for having shared Elmer’s life are his wife, Helen, step-daughter, Julie Carlton, step-son, Steven (Donna) Orth and his son, Jason Orth, grandchildren, Haley, Jon, Eva, Samantha, and Jamie.
He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister, and step-son.
MAXINE E. GOLDBERG
Graveside service for Maxine E. Goldberg, 79, Phoenix, AZ will be 11 am, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Riverside Memorial Park, Aberdeen. Maxine died Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
RICHARD MEHAFFEY
The service for Richard A. Mehaffey Sr., 84, Aberdeen, will be 2:00pm, Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St, Aberdeen with Pastor Vicki Saudi-Worthington officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Groton Union Cemetery. Richard died Friday, January 22, 2010 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Richard Arthur Mehaffey, Sr. was born June 5, 1925 at rural Claremont, SD to Arthur & Sylvia (Coil) Mehaffey. This is the area where he grew up and attended school. After his father passed away, Richard took over the family farm.
Richard married Doris Marie Riebeling in Florida. To this union was added a son, Richard Mehaffey, Jr. Doris died June 27, 1956. On December 11, 1961, Richard married Mary Gisi. Richard drove semi for many years, for various different businesses, including PlainsCo and Evergreen Supply. He also held a mail delivery route.
Richard loved having coffee with his buddies. He loved watching old Westerns. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing. Richard’s later years were spent at the nursing home with his wife, Mary, comforting and taking care of her, until the time of her death.
Grateful for having shared Richard’s life are his son, Ric Mehaffey, Aberdeen, step daughters, Mary (Jerry) Diegel, Dallas, TX, Louise (Gerold) Zumbaum, Warner, SD, granddaughters, Mary Mehaffey, Aberdeen, Amber (Scott) Enzel, Buelah, ND, Robyn (Orlando) DeCosta, Aberdeen, great grandson, William DeCosta, sisters, Sylvia Goldade, Aberdeen, Deloris Schirmer, Sandstone, MN, and many nieces & nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, both wives, and brother, Robert Mehaffey.
ALVINA ANNA OTTILIA BETTMANN
Service for Alvina Anna Ottilia Bettmann, 95, Aberdeen will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Aberdeen. The Rev. Lloyd Redhage officiating. Burial in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Alvina died Thursday, January 21 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm with a prayer service at 7:00 on Monday, January 25 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Alvina Anna Ottilia Schuchhardt, daughter of Oscar and Alma (Kumpf) Schuchhardt was born on December 26, 1914 on the family farm near Mina, SD. She was united in marriage to Henry Bettmann on June 24, 1936 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Aberdeen. They made their home and farmed in the Mina area until 1941, when they moved to a farm southwest of Aberdeen. Alvina’s beloved husband Henry died on December 5, 1993. Alvina remained on the farm until fall of 2006.
Alvina was an active member at St. John’s Lutheran Church for many years. She was a charter member of St. John’s Lutheran LWML and over the years held various offices. Alvina also served as a Sunday school teacher for 25 years. She was an active member of the Aberdeen Area Senior Center and also volunteered with RSVP. Alvina also did house cleaning for several families in the Aberdeen area.
Grateful for having shared her life are two sons, Darwin (Mary) Bettmann of Aberdeen and Martin Bettmann of Mina, three daughters, Sylvia Regnier and her special friend Michael Wolf of Leola, SD, Birdene Bettmann and Audrey Smid both of Aberdeen, two sisters, Irma (Edwin) Wiedebush and Dolores Harty, one brother in law, Anthony Kessler, one sister in law Beverly Green, 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 3 step great grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Alvina was preceded in death by her parents, husband, step father, three brothers, two sisters and one grandson.
Honorary Casket bearers will be Alvina’s Grandchildren Wayne, Todd, Joel and Troy Weig, Deric and Craig Bettmann and Amanda Becker.
Casket bearers will be Alvina’s Grandsons Trent Weig, Jade Weig, Kyle French, Timothy Nehlich, Chad Bettmann and Daniel Bettmann.
WESLEY RUEB
Wesley Rueb, 81, formerly of Aberdeen and Leola, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Calvary Baptist Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Randy Battey officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan 29, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, Aberdeen. There will be a memorial service in Accokeek, MD at Whitehall Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb 6, at 11 a.m., with Dr. Ron Blankenship officiating.
Wesley Rueb was born to Jacob F. and Magdalena (Lechner) Rueb in rural McPherson County, near Leola on May 1, 1928, where he was raised, attended school and worked on the farm. His family later moved to Leola where Wesley worked for his brother, Edward, at the Chevrolet garage-dealership and the Leola implement dealer.
On June 19, 1949, Wesley married Verna Ernst from Roscoe. They lived in Leola where he continued working for his brother. He then attended telegraphy school in Denver, but not finding a job with the railroad close to Leola, he once again went to work for his brother to remain near his family. It wasn’t long before Wesley & Verna purchased the Cities Service gas station in Leola. This entrepreneurship and an honest hard-work ethic marked the beginning of a long and successful relationship with the public as a small businessman, owning and operating businesses from 1958 through 1983 including: Rueb’s Market and Creamery in Leola, later known as Rueb’s Jack & Jill grocery store; Eureka Jack & Jill, McLaughlin Jack & Jill; and finally the Riverview Motel in Aberdeen. Not yet ready to retire after selling the motel, Wesley drove cars part-time for Harr Motors and other car dealers in the area for many years.
He was an active church/community leader and volunteer over the years, holding various positions in Leola Baptist Church and Aberdeen Calvary Baptist Church, was a volunteer fireman, city business leader and councilman in Leola and member of the Leola Sportsman’s Club. He was very active in Booster Clubs at Central High School in Aberdeen, a member of the Hub City Sam’s Camping Club, the Aberdeen Senior Center, and The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, where he sang for over 14 years with the Friendship Singers and volunteered for many community events and activities. He very much enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, traveling and playing games and cards with friends and family.
Although a shy and quiet man, he loved being surrounded by his family and friends. He will be missed by many, but not forgotten by any for his faithfulness, generosity, kindness, words of encouragement, great sense of humor and wonderful smile. His greatest joy was always his family and it was important to him that his children had a strong relationship with God. He encouraged them to be themselves and was proud of each one of them. His legacy of love will be cherished by all those who surrounded him.
Wesley was a devoted and loving husband to Verna and a very special father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his daughter and son-in-law, John and Glenda Shepela, Waldorf, Maryland; his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sandra (Hoffman) Rueb and sons, Brian, Elliot and Justin, Plentywood, Montana; and son and daughter-in-law, Gavin and Connie (Dafoe) Rueb and children, Nicole, Wesley and Eric, Brussels, Belgium.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Verna; his parents; brothers Edward, Walter, Harold, Willis, and three infant brothers; his sisters Frieda Schell and Florence Albrecht. Still with us are his sisters Lavina Albrecht, Adeline Lochner and Erlene Fischer.
Memorials in honor of Wesley have been established for both churches in Aberdeen and Maryland. Condolences and memorials may be sent in care of Glenda Shepela, 10605 Springknoll Court, Waldorf, MD. 20603.
MILTON ARTHUR SCHMIERER
The service for Milton Arthur Schmierer, 80, of Aberdeen, will be 10:30am, Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor D. Thomas Rawerts officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Milton died Sunday, January 17, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm, Wednesday, with family present from 5-7pm and a prayer service at 7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Milton Schmierer was born to Gustave & Marie Schmierer on September 18, 1929 at Java, SD. This is the area where he grew up and attended school. Milton worked for the City of Aberdeen, than farmed for many years, followed by twenty-five years at Hub City Livestock, and than for Lakewood Mall. On March 1, 1952, Milton married Delores Stern at Roscoe. He loved raising sheep and showing horses.
Grateful for having shared Milton’s life are his wife, Delores, children, Dennis (Lynda) Schmierer, Peggy (Blair) Williams, Brenda (Scott) Pond, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren three step-grandchilren, ten step-great grandchildren, brother, Alvin (Violet) Schmierer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, step-great granddaughter, great granddaughter, three brothers, and three sisters.
WALTER L. BERGEUR
The funeral service for Walter L. Bergeur, 82, of Aberdeen, will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St, with Dr. Harold E. Salem officiating. Burial will be at Warner Township Cemetery at a later date. Walter died Sunday, March 21, at Avera St. Lukes Hospital, Aberdeen.
Visitation is one hour prior to the service.
Walter Louis Bergeur, Jr. was born on August 2, 1927 to Walter and Emma Bergeur, Sr. at Hillside, NJ. He grew up in the area and graduated from Hillside High School in 1947. Walter married Eunice Remde (formerly of Mansfield, SD) on June 28, 1981 at First Baptist Church, Hillside. Walter worked at Paul B. Williams, Lewis Grocery and Mayfair Theatre. He later worked at First National State Bank of New Jersey. Walter and Eunice moved to Aberdeen in the mid 80’s. Walter became a resident at Aberdeen Health and Rehab in early 2008. Eunice passed away on April 28, 2009 at Aberdeen.
Walter attended First Baptist Church, Aberdeen. He was a meticulous bookkeeper. Walter loved doing puzzles and watching old time movies.
Grateful for having shared Walter’s life are his cousin Kathy Cisi of Mocksville, NC, friends, Roy & Patty Becker, and his church family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice, his parents, Walter, Sr. and Emma, and his younger brother, Robert “Bobby” Bergeur.
ROBERT “BOB” SCHULTZ
Services for Robert “Bob” Schultz, 59, Aberdeen is 1 pm, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. with Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Entombment will be at a later date at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Bob died Friday, March 19 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation 1-7 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home with family present from 5-7.
Robert Dean Schultz was born on February 13, 1951 at Huron, SD to Wilbert and Rosalie (Larson) Schultz. He was baptized in the Methodist Church in Huron and confirmed in the First United Methodist Church, Aberdeen. Bob graduated from Aberdeen Central High School with the class of 1969. He then attended Northern State University and Nettleton College in Sioux Falls. Bob served in the National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve. He worked for the Federal Service with the Corps of Engineers in Pierre, SD. He then served with a number of Federal Agencies at various locations including Washington, D.C. for eighteen years when he returned to Aberdeen.
Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved attending high school and NSU basketball and baseball games. He also enjoyed his family, especially his nephew, niece and great nephew.
Grateful for having shared Bob’s life are his father, Wilbert Schultz, Aberdeen, sisters, Diane (Ronald) Schmidt, Aberdeen, Betty Schultz, Sioux Falls, SD, nephew, Casey Schmidt, niece, Rachel Schmidt and great nephew, Oliver Schmidt and a host of other relatives and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Rosalie Schultz, his paternal and maternal grandparents.
DORIS LILLIAN SMITH
Funeral service for Doris Lillian Smith, 82, of Aberdeen will be 10:30am, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Aberdeen. Pastor Hyle Anderson will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Doris died Friday, March 19, 2010 at Avera St. Lukes Hospital at Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm Monday, March 22, 2010 with a prayer service at 7:15pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Doris Lillian Kruse, daughter of John and Lillian (Bretsch) Kruse was born on February 16, 1928 on the family farm near Columbia, SD. She attended school and St. John’s Lutheran Church both at Columbia. She was baptized May of 1928 and confirmed May of 1942
Doris married Frankie Ringgenberg on September 22, 1946. Two daughters, Debra and Peggy were born to this marriage. Frankie died October 15, 1960. Doris married Wilbur Bohling on March 2, 1962. Larry and Lorie were born to this marriage. Wilbur died February 13, 1991. Doris married Dennis Smith on August 24, 1991. They were living in Aberdeen at the time of her death.
Doris loved the outdoors and worked hard on the farm for many years. She loved people to be kind and loving. Doris loved to cook, bake and entertain. She was very generous to her family and friends. Doris had a strong faith and will be remembered for the love she showed toward her church and her Lord.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Dennis Smith, three daughters, Debra (Dallas) Roettele, Peggy (Rick) Welsh and Lorie (Kevin) Gruis, one son, Larry (Julie) Bohling, three step daughters, Heidi (David) Kegler, Cindy Scofield and Suzi (Eldon) Gilchrist, one step son, John (Diane) Smith, three brothers, Willis (Darlys) Kruse, Ernie Kruse and Robert Kruse, ten grandchildren, nine step grandchildren, three great grandchildren and eight step great grandchildren.
Doris is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Frankie, second husband, Wilbur, one daughter, Susan Ringgenberg, one sister, Arlene Weismantel, one brother, Harley Kruse, one great granddaughter Hayli Pipes and one step grandson Barry Scofield.
