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Gerald Benedict "Soup" Agard
Gerald Benedict "Soup" Agard had a background in police science and heavy equipment operation and he used both in his work. In addition, he worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for the Standing Rock Ambulance Service and as a security guard for many years.
He was active on the Rock Creek Pow Wow Committee and participated in the Big Foot and Chief Rides. For many years he chaperoned some of the youth from the Rock Creek District in the Spiritual Harney Peak Walk and spent considerable time with the youth of Rock Creek.
His Lakota name was Mahto-cha-nu-pa which translates to "Bears Pipe."
He was currently working employed as a maintenance technician at the Rock Creek Grant School. Gerald died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, in McLaughlin at the age of 53.
Soup was born April 9, 1951, in Bullhead to Cyril Agard and Marie (Takes The Hat) Brave Crow. He attended from the first grade through the sixth in Bullhead and graduated from McIntosh High School. Durng his years in McIntosh he was a pitcher for the McIntosh American Legion Softball Team.
He then attended the National College of Business in Rapid City, the United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck where he completed a program in Police Science, and the Little Hoop Community College in Fort Totten, N.D., where he completed a program in operating heavy equipment.
Soup then worked as a police officer on the Pine Ridge Reservation during the American Indian Movement in the 1970s. In the 1980s, he worked as a police officer on the Standing Rock Agency. He was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bullhead.
Survivors are his mother, Marie Brave Crow of McLaughlin; three daughters, Megan Agard of Bullhead, Jerrilyn Agard/Soft and Gwen Taken Alive, both of McLaughlin; two brothers, Joe Agard of McLaughlin and Dale Brave Crow of Mobridge; six sisters, Geraldine Agard, Mabel Medicine Crow, Gale Spotted horse, Etta Brave Crow and Kathy Antelope, all of McLaughlin, and Pauline Mellette of Mobridge; one brother-in-law, Benjamin Mellette of Mobridge; maternal uncle, Mayo Takes The Hat of Almeda, Calif.; adopted brothers, Richard Fiddler of Fort Yates, N.D., Sasha Nicholic of McLaughlin, Leland Brown of Mobridge and Jerry Running Hawk of McLaughlin; four adopted sisters, Irene Poor Thunder, Verna Chapman/Reeds, Lucia Hairy Chin and Kathy Kuzior, all of McLaughlin; uncles, Linus Grey Eagle of McLaughlin, Sidney Eagle Shield Sr. of Little Eagle and James Three Legs of Wakpala; aunts, Julianne End Of Horn of Fort Yates, Ramona Hopkins of Hillsboro, Ore., Clarice Miner of Eagle Butte and Lavina Three Legs of Wakpala.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cyril Agard; stepfather, Walter Steve Brave Crow; brothers, Jimmy Agard, Whitney Agard, Lyle Agard and Freddy Agard; sisters, Margie Agard, Alvina Agard Grey Bear, Bernadine Agard Goudreaux and Evelyn Agard Claymore; grandparents, James and Annie Takes The Hat, Henry and Matilda Three Legs, and Ernest and Louisa Makes Life; uncles, Morris and Dennis Takes The Hat and Michael Cross Bear; aunts, Margie, Mabel and Mayme Takes The Hat and numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.
Funeral services for Gerald were Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Rock Creek Grant School gym in Bullhead. Father Kerry Prendiville officiated. Special music was provided by the American Horse family, Jerry Good House and Elliot Ward.
Casketbearers were Richard Fiddler, Kevin Bear Ribs, Paul Archambault, Charlie White Buffalo, Kermen Shoestring, Archie Fool Bear, Anthony Vermillion, David West, Bruce Eagle and Milton Brown Otter. All his other friends and relatives were honorary bearers.
Burial was in the St. Aloysius Catholic Church Cemetery in Bullhead under the direction of Oster Funeral Home of Mobridge.
An all night wake service began Monday evening in the Bullhead gym.
Senavella "Sena" Bauer
Farming took priority in Senavella "Sena" Bauer's life. She grew up on a farm, married a farmer and spent about all but the last six years of her life on farms near Herreid. On those farms were horses and how Sena loved them!
Every chance she had she would get on her horse for a ride. If there were any horse events in the area, Sena was there. When her daughter Nola was in riding events, there was Sena, taking pride in the trophies Nola won. The 4-H horse events at the State Fair always had Sena in the crowd.
Sena was "cut out" to be a farmer's wife. She loved to cook and entertain, especially on holidays when she could pack the house with guests and set them down to a table nearly sagging under the weight of the big dinners she cooked. To her, visiting was such fun.
For about the last six years Sena had been a resident in an assisted living home in Herreid, where reading, TV, cards and visiting filled her hours.
She died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at the Mobridge Regional Hospital at the age of 81.
"She was a happy, wonderful person," her daughter-in-law Sandy Bauer said of her.
Sena was born June 2, 1923, in Broadus, Mont., to Adam J. and Eva (Schmidt) Berndt. In 1924 the family moved to South Dakota and she grew up on a farm seven miles southeast of Herreid. She attended the rural Burke School, then remained on the farm until her marriage to Godfred Bauer on Oct. 28, 1941. They were married at her parents' home in Herreid.
In the 1960s they moved again to the John Wessel farm 10 miles southeast of Herreid. They moved west of Herreid in 1974, then again to the Wessel farm southeast of Herreid in 1987.
Sena in survived by two sons, Carter Bauer and his wife Sandra "Sandy" of Mound City, and Terry Bauer of Anchorage, Alaska; one daughter, Nola Bauer of Mound City; two grandchildren, Chad and Pamela; and three great-grandchildren, Kay Lynn, Tracey and Jamison.
Also surviving are four brothers-in-law, Leland Bauer of Mobridge, Clinton Bauer of Bismarck, N.D., and Lauren Bauer and Harold Bauer, both of Herreid; and one sister, Eunice Leno of Auburn, Wash.
She was preceded in death by her husband Godfred on March 13, 1989; one sister, Iva; and her parents.
Funeral services for Sena were this morning (Wednesday, Nov. 24) at the Herreid Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Swann officiated.
Organist was Ruth Mittleider. A duet was sung by Mark and Trista Bates. Hymns by the congregation were "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art."
Casketbearers were Kenny Berndt, Lyle Berndt, Gilbert Orth, Tim Schmidt, Alton Bauer and DuWayne Berndt.
Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery with Larson's Funeral Home of Mobridge in charge of arrangements.
John Hafner, 39,
May 12, 1961 - August 16, 2000
Funeral services for John Hafner were held Monday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m., at the Clayton Memorial Chapel, Wolf Point, Mont., with Pastor Billy Pew officiating.
Cremation followed the services with Clayton Memorial Chapel, Wolf Point, Mont., in charge of the arrangements.
John Hafner was born May 12, 1961, in Parkston to Carl M. and Joan Hafner.
He attended college at NWMSU in Maryville, Mo., and was a doctor of chiropractic, graduating from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City, Mo.
He married Shelly Chesnut on September 8, 1991, in Skidmore, Mo. He moved to Montana in February of 1998 and opened his practice in March of 1998 in Wolf Point.
He died Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the N.E. Montana Health Services in Wolf Point, Mont., at the age of 39 years.
He was a member of the Wolf Point Lions Club, the Chamber, Montana Chiropractic Association, Pro Sports Chiropractic, and I.C.A.K., the International College of Applied Kinesiology.
He is survived by his wife, Shelly; two daughters, Hannah and Sarah; two sons, Broden and Dalton, all of Wolf Point; his mother, Joan Hafner, Parkston; four sisters, Mary Lindeman, Parkston, Dorothy Peterson, McKinney, Texas, Judy Shunkwiler, Stratford, and Cathie Tinney, Midland, Texas; one brother, Pete Hafner, Cary, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Michael Hafner.
Harold Reichert, 67,
December 31, 1932 - August 18, 2000
Funeral services for Harold Reichert were held Monday, Aug. 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Mitchell.
Burial was made in the Graceland Cemetery, Mitchell, with Bittner Funeral Chapel, Mitchell, in charge of arrangements.
Harold was born December 31, 1932, in Douglas County to Arnold and Helen (Scheetz) Reichert.
He was baptized January 22, 1933, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Dimock. He grew up and attended schools in Douglas County and was confirmed June 30, 1946, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War, serving in Germany.
He married Marjean Hoff April 10, 1955, at the Friedens Reformed Church, Tripp. They farmed in Douglas County for many years. He was a longtime member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Dimock, where he served on several church boards. He was also a member of the school board. They retired from farming in October of 1998 and moved to Mitchell. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Mitchell.
He died Friday, Aug. 18, in Douglas County. He attained the age of 67 years.
He is survived by his wife, Marjean, Mitchell; two daughters, Leanne Zirpel, and husband, Dennis, Presho, and Lisa Klumb and husband, Terry, Dimock; six grandchildren, Christopher and Joshua Zirpel and Gina, Adam, Aaron and Abby Klumb; one brother, Robert Reichert and wife, Ione, Parkston; two sisters, Florence Moege, Parkston, and Ruth Naser and husband, Duane, Gillette, Wyo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Urban Henry Mayer, 84,
May 31, 1916 - February 21, 2001
Funeral services for Urban Henry Mayer were held Saturday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Parkston, with Fr. Bob Krantz officiating and Deacon Barry Wagner officiating. Music was furnished by the Sacred Heart Parish Choir and Bonna McGregor, organist.
Interment was made in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Parkston, with Clements-Wiese Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Honorary casketbearers were Mr. and Mrs. Norb Bowar, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Wermers, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tiede, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wittenhagen, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Kurtenbach. Casketbearers were Bill Pape, John Roeder, Bob Mayer, Tom Mayer, Dave Pape, Alvin Roeder, Dave Mayer and Steve Mayer.
Urban Henry Mayer was born May 31, 1916, to Joseph P. and Elizabeth (Kurtenbach) Mayer in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. He attended SS Peter and Paul Catholic grade school in Dimock and later graduated from Parkston High School in 1932. He farmed all his life in Hutchinson County. In 1997, he moved to Parkston where he lived until his death. He served on the Hutchinson County ASCS committee as well as the Township Board for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and a former member of the Mitchell Moose Lodge.
He died Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, at the age of 84 years.
He is survived by four sisters, Mildred Adams, Corona, Calif., Rosaline Mayer, Parkston, Cleo Mayer, Oakland, Calif., and Agnes Pape, Armour; one brother, Jerry Mayer and wife, Berniece, Sioux Falls; one sister-in-law, Alma Mayer, LeMars, Iowa; 11 nephews; seven nieces; and numerous great nephews and great nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Norbert Mayer; one sister, Wilhemine Roeder; and a nephew.
Clarence J. Koster, 87,
June 5, 1913 - February 19, 2001
Funeral services for Clarence J. Koster were held Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, at 10:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Parkston, with Fr. Bob Krantz officiating. Music was furnished by the Scared Heart Parish Choir and Bonna McGregor, organist.
Interment was made in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with Clements-Wiese Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Honorary casketbearers were the Knights of Columbus. Casketbearers were Dean Koster, Donn Koster, Gregory Koster, Corey Stirling, Dave Koster, Darren Koster, Chad Stirling and Jerry Nelson.
Clarence J. Koster was born June 5, 1913, to Pete and Lena (Hohn) Koster near Dimock. He attended country school near Dimock and later SS Peter and Paul Parochial school in Dimock. He farmed with his father for a few years.
He married Gladys Boehmer on September 15, 1936, at Parkston. They farmed west of Parkston until retiring into town in 1980. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus,
He died Monday, Feb. 19, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, at the age of 87 years.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys, Parkston; five children, Dennis Koster and wife, Ellen, Klamath Falls, Ore., Roger Koster, ARmour, Gary Koster, Parkston, Diane Breck and husband, Marlin, Sioux Falls, and Linda Kamp and husband, Randy, Edmond, Okla.; two sisters, Viola Jenks, Mitchell, and Florence Nelson and husband, Fred, Klamath Falls, Ore.; one brother, Herbert Koster and wife, Lorraine, Parkston; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Urban; one step-sister, Mary; and one great-grandchild, Kain.
Bertha C. Endres, 86,
December 21, 1914 - August 5, 2001
Funeral services for Bertha C. Endres were held Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Dimock, with Fr. Joe Glancy, T.O.R. Music was furnished by Lacey Fergen, organist, Andrea Marquardt, soloist, and SS Peter & Paul Parish Choir.
Interment was made in the church cemetery with Clements-Wiese Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Casketbearers were Kevin Fergen, Larry Mechtenberg, Dan Sudbeck, Norman Boehmer, John Mechtenberg, Grant Nuebel, Don Jung, and Jim Radke.
Bertha C. Endres was born December 21, 1914, at Parkston, to John and Katherine (Boellershen) Nuebel. She grew up in Parkston and attended Parkston High School. She married Norbert Endres on November 15, 1939, at Parkston. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Dimock and the Altar Society.
She died Sunday, Aug. 5, at Fairmont Grand Manor in Rapid City, at the age of 86.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann Boock and husband, Dennis, Rapid City; two grandsons, Mike Boock and wife, Kristi, Rapid City, and Brian Boock and wife, Summer, both of Rapid City; and two sisters, Sr. Kathleen Nuebel, Germantown, Wis., and Josephine Radke, Mitchell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Norbert, two brothers, and five sisters.
Rose Pietz, died August 5, 2001
Rose (Mrs. Emil Pietz) died Friday, Aug. 5, 2001, at her home in Richmond, Calif., of a heart attack.
Rose was the daughter of Emil J. and Helen (Schaefer) Maag.
She is survived by her husband, Emil; one son, Donald; and daughters, Susan, Diane, and Elaine.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Raymond, Erwin, and Allen; and one sister, Adeline Madson.
Emil Pietz's address is 4522 Robert Way, Richmond, Calif. 94803.
Fredrick Allen Diebner, 52,
March 30, 1949 - August 4, 2001
Funeral services for Fredrick Allen Diebner were held Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001, at 10:30 a.m., at Salem Lutheran Church, Parkston, with Rev. Randall Koeller officiating. Music was furnished by Marlene Wuertzer, organist, and the Salem Lutheran Quartet.
Interment was made in the Parkston Protestant Cemetery with Clements-Wiese Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Casketbearers were Darrell Carr, Dave Semmler, Darold Mattheis, Todd Fiegen, Darin Semmler, and Tim Storm.
Fredrick "Rick" Diebner was born March 30, 1949, to Frederick E. and Bertha (Storm) Diebner at Parkston. He attended Parkston High School, graduating in 1967. He then attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls for three years before transferring to Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell and graduating with a degree in psychology/sociology in 1972. He married Patricia Birny on December 23, 1971.
He died Saturday, Aug. 4, at Avera St. Benedict Hospital, Parkston. He attained the age of 52 years.
He is survived by his mother, Bertha, Parkston; and three sisters. Jeanne Thuesen and husband, Neal, Dike, Iowa, Janet Novak and husband, James, Laramie, Wyo., and Deanna Bland and husband, William, Tucson, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred.'
