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GEORGE E. TARVER
George Edward “Turk” Tarver, 82, died Sunday, May 9, 2010, in North Oaks, MN at the Clare Bridge Senior Living facility where he had resided for a short time.
A celebration of his life will be Tuesday, May 18, at 2 pm at the Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 South Main St. His brother, the Rev. Russell Tarver of Sioux Falls, will officiate. A family burial will precede the celebration at the Sunset Memorial Gardens at 11 am with the Rev. Sheila Richards also officiating and military honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post No. 24.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Monday, May 17, at the funeral home.
George Edward Tarver was born August 19, 1927, to Jewell and Mary Ellen Tarver in Aberdeen. He attended Aberdeen Central High School, graduating in 1945. He played varsity football and basketball. Following high school and at age 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific War Theater during World War II, stationed in the Philippines. After his military service, he graduated from the University of South Dakota where he was president of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, played on the USD Coyotes basketball team and studied business and engineering.
He married Marjorie Sophia Steiger on July 6, 1951, in Huron. Following their marriage they resided in Rapid City, returning to Aberdeen to make it their lifelong home soon after the birth of their first daughter, Marlie, in 1952.
As the owner and manager of Tarver Construction Company, he worked as a self-described general contractor doing commercial building and remodeling projects in the Aberdeen area from the early 1950s through the mid 1980s. During his career, he was named an Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year, served on the South Dakota Housing Authority and was active in the Aberdeen Jaycees and even found time to play amateur basketball and slow pitch softball.
As an example of his many building endeavors, he was the contractor for the First Christian Church building, where he also served as a church elder. Located at 15th Ave. and S. Lloyd St., the building still remains in use today. The local church, however, disbanded, and members joined the First United Methodist Church in the 1970s. He became active at First United Methodist, serving on varied committees and helping with church building repairs.
Strong-willed, resourceful, reliable and directed to help others, many of his most cherished accomplishments were known quietly within his family and close acquaintances. He will be remembered for his great love and fondness for his children, grandchildren and extended family. He was a dedicated caretaker for his mother for the later years of her life. He dutifully assumed many care activities for the love of his life, Marjorie, when she developed health issues and continued doing so until his own health declined.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, three daughters, Marlie (Tracy) Trask of Wall; Kristie (Jim) Estes of Saint Paul, MN; and Laura (Scott) Wiswall of Aberdeen; eight grandchildren, Taylor Trask of Denver, CO, Tara Trask of Nashville, TN and Tiffany Trask of Vermillion; Meredith Estes of Duluth, MN, Madeline Estes and Martin Estes of Minneapolis, MN; Libby Wiswall and Addy Wiswall of Aberdeen; one brother, Russell of Sioux Falls; and four sisters, Peggy Tarver and Beverly Marshall, both of Seattle, WA, Dorothy Johnson of Rapid City and Virginia L. Belk of Fargo, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers including Robert, Richard and brother William, who died in infancy, and his oldest sister, Lois.
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WALTER E. FROHLING
The funeral service for Walter E. Frohling, 88, Aberdeen, and formerly of Hecla will be 10:30am, Monday, May 10, 2010, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jais Tinglund officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Walter entered into eternal life with his loving wife at his side, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Mother Joseph Manor.
Visitation will be from 4-7pm, Sunday, with a prayer service at 7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Walter Edward Frohling was born August 12, 1921 at Hecla, SD to Jacob & Zena (Stolle) Frohling. He was baptized on August 28, 1921 and confirmed on April 14, 1935 at Peace Lutheran Church in rural Hecla. Walter grew up and helped on the family farm. He attended school in Liberty Township, rural Hecla.
Walter married the one who stole his heart, Mae Anderson on October 28, 1945 at the family farm in Hecla. They continued to farm in Liberty Township.
Walter was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church, rural Hecla. He was on the Board of Directors for the Frederick Coop and was an ASCS Brown County Committeeman. Walter enjoyed pitching horseshoes, woodworking, playing cards, bowling, and playing pool. He also enjoyed camping and fishing with the kids. Walter was active in, and loved running the sawmill at James Valley Threshers. He enjoyed many family gatherings and took great pride in his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Walter was a very humble man. He loved traveling to Colorado to visit his family.
Grateful for having shared Walter’s life are his wife, Mae Frohling, Aberdeen, children, Phyllis Hochhalter, Brighton, CO, Betty (Ward) Gilchrist, Aberdeen, Jerry (Margie) Frohling, Valparaiso, IN, Renee (Barry) Idler, Aberdeen, Deborah (Skip) Klapperich, Conde, Tamara (Bob) Schweigert, Aberdeen, Terry (Wendy) Frohling, Hecla, sisters, Valera Dusel, Casper, WY, Louise Babb, Pelican Rapids, MN, brother, Ernest “Bud” (Elaine) Frohling, Hecla, sister-in-law, Regina Frohling, Aberdeen, thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, eight step grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Everett Frohling, John Frohling, sisters, Tena Widstrom, Frances West, Angela Frohling, one granddaughter, Robyn, one grandson, Michael and two infant sisters.
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IRL H. SCHAUNAMAN
The funeral service for Irl Henry Schaunaman, 91, Aberdeen, is 10:30am Saturday, May 8, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Hyle Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Irl passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at Manor Care Health Services, Aberdeen.
Visitation is 1-7pm Friday, May 7, with family present from 5-7pm and a prayer service at 7pm, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Irl Henry Schaunaman was born on March 23, 1919 to Henry and Cecilia (Wullweber) Schaunaman, the second of thirteen children, at their home near Aberdeen. Cecilia delivered Irl at home by herself while Henry was gone procuring the doctor. Irl was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. He attended several schools in Lincoln Township. Irl graduated from Westport High School. When Irl was 12 years old, he brought in a farm horse to race in the horse races at the Brown County Fairgrounds and won first place. He helped his father farm with horses when he was young. Irl played basketball and baseball and went to the state baseball tournament. Irl worked at the CC Camps planting trees in the Black Hills. During the summers of 1948 and 1949, Irl went with his dad’s new Dodge truck and new self-propelled Minneapolis Moline combine with a 12 foot head, and custom combined from Brownsville, TX up to the Westport area. When they were young, Irl and his siblings shocked a grain field as payment for an ice cream freezer. They later entertained many times with ice cream they made from ice cut out of Richmond Lake.
On February 14, 1957, Irl married Irene Ristau at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Highland Township. They lived in New Hope Township for awhile. In 1959 they moved to a farm half a mile North of Warner. They farmed in that area for nearly 40 years.
Irl was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he held various church offices. He was treasurer of the Lutheran Layman’s League for over 30 years. Irl was also a 30 year member of NFO and a long time member of the South Dakota Farmer’s Union. Irl liked pitching horseshoes and bowling. He enjoyed going to farm sales with his sons. Irl especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Irl’s life are his wife, Irene, Aberdeen, two sons, Lee (Kelly) Schaunaman, Aberdeen, and Gary Schaunaman, Warner, one daughter, Susan K. (Jon) Seaton, Aberdeen, six grandchildren, Naomi and Rachel Seaton, Stephanie, Audra, Jonah, and Elijah Schaunaman, five step-grandchildren, Amanda (Andy) Dolan, Pflugerville, TX, Staci (Sreedhar) Thota, Greely, CO, Justin Hull, Sioux Falls, SD, Dominic Hull, Iowa City, IA and Spencer Hull, Aberdeen, three step-great grandchildren Ryan and Adriene Dolan and Sohan Thota. He is also survived by his siblings, Harold (Pauline) Schaunaman, Westport, Don (Hazel) Schaunaman, Aberdeen, Albert Schaunaman, Aberdeen, Ila (Ardell) Ronning, Billings MT, Lyle (Trudy) Schaunaman, Aberdeen, sister-in-law, Peggy Schaunaman, Sioux Falls, brothers-in-law, Mike Serna, Aberdeen and Lyle (Virginia) Morrison, Ellendale, ND, and many nieces and nephews.
Irl was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, George Schaunaman, Anita Serna, Leon Schaunaman, Edwin Schaunaman, Henry Schaunaman, Jr., Ruth Morrison and Vern Schaunaman.
Memorials may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Aberdeen.
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WAYNE LEE JENSEN
Funeral services for Wayne Lee Jensen, 66 of Aberdeen, will be 2:00pm, Friday, May 7, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Aberdeen, with Pastor Hyle Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Wayne died Monday, May 3, 2010 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital at Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm with family present from 5-7pm Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Pallbearers will be John Jensen, Alan Jensen, Keith Jensen, Richard Jensen, Casey Jensen and Shannon Jesz.
Wayne Jensen was born on May 23, 1943 to Gustav and Rosella (Keup) Jensen at Groton SD. He was raised on a farm southeast of Aberdeen. At the age of five, Wayne began his education at Elder Grove Country School. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. In 1961 he graduated from Bath High School.
Following high school Wayne farmed with his father until 1969 where he moved to Aberdeen and began working at Aberdeen Equipment. He later was employed at Brown County and Harry Implement, followed by The Aberdeen American News where he worked in the mailroom.
Wayne enjoyed watching westerns, playing softball, and cherished his time with family. He loved to care for his dog Nellie and feed his friends the squirrels.
Grateful for sharing Wayne’s life are siblings Dale and Nancy Jensen of Aberdeen, sister-in-law Joyce Jensen, and many nieces and nephews.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carol (Jensen) Rabine, brother Bill Jensen, brother-in-law Larry Rabine and dog Nellie.
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SHARLOT “BUNNY” FLUKE-SCHERF
The funeral service for Sharlot “Bunny” Fluke-Scherf, 92, of Aberdeen, SD, will be 10:30am, Friday, May 7, 2010 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park, Aberdeen at a later date. Sharlot passed away Monday, May 3, at ManorCare Health Services, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm Thursday, May 6, with family present from 5-7pm, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Sharlot “Bunny” Stewart was born on June 20, 1917 at Stratford, SD to Fay and Irene (Hickman) Stewart. This is the area where she grew up and attended school. She graduated from Stratford High School.
On February 14, 1939, Sharlot married Frank Fluke in Aberdeen. They lived in the Bath and Aberdeen area. Frank died July 14, 1977. Sharlot married Harold Scherf on March 11, 1980 in Aberdeen. They lived in the Mina and Aberdeen area. Harold died December 3, 1992.
Sharlot was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was active in UMW Ladies Aide. She was also a member of Sodak Extension Club. Sharlot loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She loved reading, especially poetry and was an avid piano player.
Grateful for having shared Sharlot’s life are her children, Connie (Chet) Howard of Bath, Carol (Jerry) Wright of Bath and Cindy Sherrill of Aberdeen, five grandchildren, Lona (Charlie) Haussman, Scott Howard, Todd (Connie) Wright, Chad (Amy) Wright and Jeannie (Chad) Ferguson, fourteen great-grandchildren, step-children Sam (JoAnn) Scherf and Sally Scherf, step-grandchildren, Karla Scherf, Alison Scherf, Dennis Miller, and Tammy Meidinger, and sisters-in-law, Glennis Stewart and Joyce Stoneback and brother-in-law Wayne Fluke.
Sharlot was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, granddaughter, Dawn Marie Sherrill, brothers Jack Stewart and Don Stewart and sisters Sylvia Jean Barstow and Sharon Bates.
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VERNON C. LUKE
God heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is without measure! Psalm 147:3-5
Service for Vernon C. Luke, 91 of Bath, SD, will be 2:00pm, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Faith United Methodist Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Jack Erickson officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen at a later date. Vernon died Sunday, May 2 at the Golden Living Center in Groton, SD.
Visitation is Wednesday, May 5 from 1-7pm with family present from 5-7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Vernon C. Luke, son of Chester H. and Mary Louise (Schott) Luke, was born on February 28, 1919 at Aberdeen, SD. He was raised and attended school in the Bath area, graduating from Bath High School. Following his high school graduation, he continued making his home on the Luke family farm working side by side with his parents.
He was united in marriage to Jo Ann Koglmeier on February 13, 1951 at Aberdeen. Vernon built a new home on the family farm where he lived for many years and raised his family. Vernon loved his time on the farm, taking great pride in raising his crops and Angus cattle. He was truly a jack of all trades and could be counted on to fix nearly anything. Vernon was a self taught electrician and was also an accomplished welder and mechanic.
Vernon was an active man. For many years he was active on the Bath Township Board, serving as both director and treasurer. He was a member of the International Association of Electrical Contractors and the Farm Bureau. He was also a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Aberdeen.
Vernon was a farmer at heart. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent countless hours observing nature. Vernon cherished the time he spent with his family and friends and enjoyed visiting with his neighbors on the farm.
Grateful for having shared Vernon’s life are one daughter, Lucy (John) Weigel of Bath, two granddaughters, Chelsey and Adrienne Weigel, cousins, Maxine Voight, Frances Boyer and Marvin (Mary) Luke, two brother-in-law’s, Jerry (Gloria) Koglmeier and Ernie (Marilyn) Koglmeier and two sister-in-law’s Shirley Mack, and Alice Mellen
He is preceded in death by his parents Chester and Mary Louise Luke, wife Jo Ann Luke and one son Allan Luke.
Honorary casket bearers will be all of Vernon’s friends
Casket bearers will be Jim Seaton, Jon Seaton, Rick Schlauch, Dennis Beckler, Stan Beckler and Mark Shishnia.
The family prefers memorials to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home of Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
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FLOYD ALLAN SPILDE
Funeral service for Floyd Allan Spilde, 98, Aberdeen will be 10:30 am, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Floyd died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from 1-7 pm, Wednesday at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.
The family prefers memorials to the Aberdeen Senior Center.
Floyd Allan Spilde was born on October 13, 1911 at Badger, SD to Edward and Louise (Marquardt) Spilde. This is the area where he grew up and attended school. He joined the US Marines and served during WWII. He then attended college where he received his degree in education. He taught in Watertown and Aberdeen. He was Principal at Simmons and Henry Neill. He touched many lives during his career in education.
Floyd was a member of First United Methodist Church. He loved fishing, hunting and being outdoors. The farmer never left him totally as he loved the dirt and prided himself on his tomatoes. His friends and family will miss his gentle spirit and his great sense of humor and kindness.
Grateful for having shared Floyd’s life are his daughter, Jane (Mike) Wolforth, Rapid City, grandchildren, Cody Allan Wolforth and Michelle Opal Wolforth, sister, Helen (Merrill) Thomas, Lake Preston, SD, brother, Lawrence (Marilyn) Spilde, Estelline, SD.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Irene Spilde, grandson, Michael Wolforth, brothers, James, John, Ralph, Donald, Leonard, Max and sister, Florence
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MARGUERITE HAUTH
Funeral services for Marguerite Hauth, 96, Pierre, and formerly of Columbia will be 2pm, Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen, with Pastor Craig Grams officiating. Burial will be at St John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Columbia SD. Marguerite died Friday, April 30, 2010 at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center in Pierre SD. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1-7 pm, Friday, May 7th.
Marguerite Fouts was born to Earl and Nellie (Watts) Fouts on the family farm during a blizzard near Houghton SD on January 17, 1914. This is the area where she grew up and went to school. She graduated from high school in Columbia SD in 1932.
In November of 1932, Marguerite married Otto Yeske Jr. at Columbia SD. To this union was added three children. The family farmed in rural Columbia until Otto passed away in 1961. In 1963 Marguerite married Conrad “Connie” J. Hanson in Columbia SD. The two enjoyed wintering in Arizona and Mexico. Connie passed away in November of 1976. Marguerite continued her winter travels to the south where she met and married Wilfred “Red” Hauth. The two purchased a home and made Arizona their permanent home. Red passed away in December of 1990, and Marguerite continued to make Arizona her home until 2004 where she resided with daughter Lana in Pierre SD.
Marguerite was a talented seamstress and stitched the wedding gowns for her daughters and granddaughters. She loved to dance, read, do crafts, fishing, golf and crossword puzzles. She was also quite mechanically gifted and was known to fix her own faucets. Marguerite was a lifetime member of 4H, spending her adult years as a 4H leader and a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Ladies Aid.
Grateful for sharing Marguerite’s life are daughters Doris Krage of Madison WI and Lana (Joe) Hanson of Pierre SD, daughter-in-law Bonnie (Orv) Wiest of Aberdeen SD, Step-Daughters Yvonne Wahl, LaVila Hanson, and Carolyn (Allen) Jung, Step Sons Arlen (Ramona) Hanson and Thomas (Alice) Hanson, thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, one sister, three brothers and son Marvin Yeske, and step sons Robert and Jan Hanson and Ted Wahl.
