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James Charles "Street" Cisar
Born November 12, 1946
Resided Scotland, South Dakota
Died January 10, 2013
Age 66
James Charles (Jim, “Street”) Cisar was born on Saturday, November 12, 1946 in Scotland, South Dakota. His parents were Charles and Adeline (Placek) Cisar. He grew up in Scotland and graduated from Scotland High School in 1964. He worked at a couple different jobs during and after high school before beginning a life-long career at the Scotland Redi-Mix. He continued working there until July 2012 having dedicated four and a half decades of service. At the Redi-Mix, Jim spent his time performing many tasks such as master mechanic, truck driver, batch mixer and bookkeeper. Jim was an avid mechanic on the side as well and enjoyed spending time tinkering with and fixing accident-engaged vehicles. Much of Jim’s time was spent seeking out the perfect purchase, whether it was a car, boat or firearm. Jim enjoyed spending time with his friends traveling to other towns to shop firearm tradeshows where he often engaged in purchasing, selling or trading with vendors. Jim enjoyed attending high school sporting events such as football and especially basketball games. Jim was a very spiritual man who loved his Lord. He was an active member of St. George’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jim spent 46 years as a major part of the Scotland Volunteer Fire Department where he spent 16 prestigious years as the Fire Chief. Jim enjoyed fishing and hunting and countless trips to Lake Henry just to see if anything was biting. He also enjoyed trapshooting on a local trap league at the Scotland Sportsman’s Club where he was a member for 40 plus years and spent many years on a Scotland bowling team. Jim was well known throughout the Scotland community where he was born and raised. His endless smile will be dearly missed. Jim died peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Society of Scotland, South Dakota, having attained the age of 66 years, 1 month and 29 days.
Jim’s memory will live forever in the hearts of his mother, Adeline Cisar of Scotland; his nephews, Patrick (Jennifer), Topher (Amy) and Jon; his great-nephew, Hudson; his great-nieces, Hannah, Hailey, Hadyson, Georgia and Caroline; his sister-in-law, Barb Cisar of Scotland; his aunt, Vesta Blachnik of Sioux Falls and numerous cousins. He is also survived by a multitude of lifelong community friends of which some would even consider him as an extended part of their family.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Charles Cisar in 1985 and his brother Don Cisar in 2010.
CELEBRANT
Fr. Mathew Vazhapplly
MUSIC
Organist ~ Martin Sieverding
Processional Hymn ~ "Amazing Grace"
Offertory Hymn ~ "You Are Mine"
Communion Hymn ~ "On Eagle's Wings"
Recessional Hymn ~ "Abide With Me"
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Jim’s Family, Co-Workers, Past & Present Firemen and Lifelong Community Friends.
CASKETBEARERS
Members of the Scotland Volunteer Fire Department
Dick Behl
Steve Flett
Jim Foley
Bob Green
Dennis Kronaizl
Mike Mehrer
cemetery:
St. George Catholic cemetery
Scotland, South Dakota
Rev. Henry Bringfried Roemer
Born January 3, 1919
Resided Tripp, South Dakota
Died January 7, 2018
Age 94
Henry Bringfried Roemer was born on Friday, January 3, 1919 at Wolseley, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was one of ten children born to John and Marie (Fehler) Roemer. His middle name, chosen at the ending of WWI, means “bring peace.” Henry was baptized and confirmed in the Wolseley Bethany Reformed Church.
Henry graduated from Wolseley High School in 1936. At age 17, he entered Mission House College at Plymouth, Wisconsin and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1940. He attended Mission House Seminary for only one year because of border crossing travel restrictions during WWII. Consequently, he continued his theological studies at St. Stevens College (United Church of Canada Seminary) in Edmonton, Alberta. During the summer of 1942, the Board of National Missions of the Evangelical and Reformed (E&R;) Church called him as a Licentiate of the Dakota Synod to serve two churches, Salem and Zion, near Vegreville, Alberta, Canada. It was at Salem that Henry met the church organist, Lydia Giebelhaus. Lydia became his wife on October 18, 1945. He graduated “in Absentia” from Mission House Seminary with a Bachelor of Divinity Degree on June 2, 1946.
On October 20, 1946, Henry was ordained and installed as pastor of the Salem and Zion E&R; churches where he served for 16½ years. In 1947, Henry also began serving Mewassin E&R; Church at Duffield, Alberta for one Sunday each month until 1958. He served on the Kingdom Service Committee of Dakota Synod for four years and attended General Synod meetings in Cleveland, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio.
In November of 1958, Henry accepted a call to Scotland, South Dakota, where he and Lydia moved with their three children, Phyllis, Harold and Carolyn. He served the Bethany E&R; Church, the Ebenezer E&R; Church in Alpena, South Dakota and the Hope E&R; Church near Wessington Springs, South Dakota. While in Scotland, both Henry and Lydia received scholarships to attend three-week seminars of the Rural Leadership School at East Lansing, Michigan from 1959 through 1961.
Henry was editor of the “Synodical Messenger” and a delegate to General Synod at Denver, Colorado in 1962. He served on the Board of Directors of the South Dakota Synod Conference for two three-year terms. He also served on the Committee on Church and Ministry of the South Dakota Conference for approximately 21 years, and was committee chairperson for 12 of those years. Henry served on the E&R; Synod Council as Secretary from 1958 to 1959 and Vice President from 1960 through 1962. He served as President of E&R; Synod until the South Dakota Conference of the United Church of Christ was organized on May 2-3, 1963. At the first UCC annual meeting, Henry was in charge of the Act of Constituting the South Dakota Conference of the United Church of Christ, led the Call to Worship and gave the Constituting Prayer.
After receiving another call, Henry began a pastorate on February 14, 1963 with the Friedens and Emmanuel UCC churches in Tripp, South Dakota with a combined membership of 900 plus people. These two churches were joined on January 15, 1980. Henry believed, “A good shepherd keeps his flock together.” Above and beyond pastoral duties, Henry gave many hours to secretarial matters such as newsletters, bulletins and annual reports. Church improvements during these years included the donation of the playground from Dr. Eric Mueller, the Christian Education addition and a new Parsonage.
At his retirement service on May 13, 1984, Henry and Lydia were honored with paid-up life-time memberships in Friedens United Church of Christ. Friedens also granted Henry “Pastor Emeritus” standing on October 26, 1986.
After retirement, Henry served as the interim Associate Conference minister. He was also an interim pastor for many UCC churches in South Dakota including; Salem in Menno, Bethany in Delmont, Congregational in Mitchell, rural Templeton church and Wessington Springs church, Wessington Springs, rural Zell Wheaton and Redfield First in Redfield, and especially at Friedens UCC in Tripp. Henry also did pulpit supply work in an interdenominational capacity. In June of 2011, Henry was recognized by the South Dakota Conference of the UCC for the 65th anniversary of his ordination.
Henry enjoyed carpentry, fishing, camping, traveling, reading, gardening, planting spruce trees and fruit trees, and especially his family. He was always ready for lively conversation including good natured jokes and story-telling.
Grateful for having shared his life are his three children: Phyllis (Dennis) Schaefer of Platte, Harold John Roemer of Calgary, AB, Canada, and Carolyn (Rev. Albert) Goldammer of Corsica; seven grandchildren: Brenden (Suzy) Schaefer, Tanielle (Joel) Sylvester, KyLee (Nicholas) Shoemaker, Josiah (Lindsey) Goldammer, Talitha Goldammer, Hannah Goldammer and Keleah Goldammer; two great-granddaughters: Lily Schaefer and Addison Sylvester; two great-grandsons: Dawson Sylvester and Gilbert Schaefer; sister-in-law Martha (Francis) Everett of Wainwright, AB, Canada; brother-in-law, John (Katie) Giebelhaus and sister-in-law Elizabeth Giebelhaus, all of Vegreville, AB, Canada; and many nieces and nephews.
Henry was preceded in death by his wife of almost 66 years, Lydia (Giebelhaus) Roemer; his parents, John and Marie Roemer; an infant brother, Conrad Roemer; four brothers: Ewaldt and Irene Roemer, Armin and Helen Roemer, Athniel Roemer, and John Roemer; four sisters: Christine and Donald Giebelhaus, Mary and Clifford McCaslin, Elisabeth Roemer, and Johanna and Magnar Knutson; and inlaws: Marie and John Giebelhaus, Bill and Esther Giebelhaus, Leah and Rueben Schwindt, Bertha and Joe Roberts, and Daniel Giebelhaus.
CLERGY
Rev. Fred Sprenger
Rev. Dr. David Felton - UCC Interim Conference Minister
Rev. Ronald Nuss-Warren
Rev. Paul Opsahl
Rev. Donald Stoebner
MUSIC
Organist - Shelly Finck
Congregational Hymns
Processional - “All the Way My Savior Leads Me”
“Oh Worship the King”
Recessional - “Be Still My Soul”
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Henry’s Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
CASKETBEARERS
Myron Stoebner
Leon Reiner
Wayne Nuss
Keith Frey
Reno Stoebner
Keith Stoebner
Cemetary:
Rev. Fred Sprenger
Friedens Reformed cemetery
Tripp, South Dakota
Rev. James Marvin Schatz
Born June 5, 1935
Resided Tripp, South Dakota
Died December 31, 2012
Age 77
The Rev. James "Jim" Marvin Schatz was born Wednesday, June 5, 1935 at Elgin, North Dakota to Henry and Emilia (Karch) Schatz. He died at the age of 77 on December 31, 2012 at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston following a slow decline of health.
Jim grew up on a hard working farm, 15 miles North of Elgin, North Dakota with five brothers and one sister. The family attended St. John's Congregational Church in New Leipzig, North Dakota where Jim was baptized, confirmed and received his 'call to the ministry of Jesus Christ' in June 1954 shortly after his graduation from Elgin High School. He enrolled in Yankton College School of Theology graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree, June 1958 and a Bachelor of Theology in 1959. While a young pastor and father, Jim completed his formal education at the United Theological Seminary in New Brighton, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Divinity in 1966.
Jim married
Sarah (Sally) Ann Ames on September 1, 1957. They moved to Alpena, South Dakota where he served at Bethlehem Congregational Church and was ordained March 23rd, 1960 by the German Congregational Association of South Dakota. He ministered and taught God's love through the United Church of Christ for the rest of his career at churches in McLaughlin, South Dakota; Maple Lake, Minnesota; Welcome, Minnesota; Fort Collins, Colorado; Wiggins, Colorado; Belle Fourche, South Dakota; Tripp, South Dakota; Schleswig, Iowa and finally Wessington Springs, South Dakota. While retired, he was an interim pastor at three South Dakota churches in Huron, Mitchell, and Fort Pierre. He was active in the local ministerial associations and served in all the major offices within the association and state conference. Jim had a special love for youth ministries being active in Boy Scouts, Junior and Senior High Youth Groups and camp programs at Placerville, South Dakota and Camp LaForet, Colorado.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Clifford, Emil, Ervin and Kenneth. Of the seven children, his brother Henry (Beverly) Schatz of Bismarck, North Dakota and sister Eunice Schulz of New Leipzig, North Dakota are still living. Jim will be remembered always by his beloved wife, Sally and four children: Steve of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Kathy Barton of Houston, Texas; Susan (husband Dave Mueller) of Boise, Idaho; and Tom (wife Amey) of Tripp. Jim enjoyed his grandchildren: Emilia, Leland James, Trevor Jay, Kennedy, Sam and Gracey. He retired to Miller, South Dakota. Later they returned to Tripp, South Dakota to be near their son Tom and his family. He always looked forward to summer vacations where he and his family traveled and camped. His hobbies included photography, his motorcycle, hunting and fishing. Jim and Sally celebrated 55 years of devoted marriage this past September.
His family expresses appreciation to the Good Samaritan Society of Tripp for their compassionate care these last three years. Thanks also to family, friends and the Tripp community for their support during this time of grieving our loss and celebrating Jim's life.
CLERGY
Rev. Greg Way
Rev. Ted Bader
Rev. Fred Sprenger
MUSIC
Organist ~ Shelly Finck
Congregational Hymns
Processional ~“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Recessional ~ “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”
Frieden’s Men’s Choir
“God of Grace, God of Glory”
“How Great Thou Art”
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Emilia Barton
Sam Mueller
Gracey Schatz
Kennedy Schatz
CASKETBEARERS
John Ames
Rick Ames
Leland Barton
Trevor Barton
Bruce Schatz
Jason Schatz
cemetery:
Frieden's Reformed Church
Tripp, South Dakota
Mildred Marie Herman
Born June 14, 1928
Resided Tyndall, South Dakota
Died December 27, 2012
Age 84
Mildred Marie Herman was born Thursday, June 14, 1928 in Bon Homme County near Tyndall to Anton and Anna (Rezac) Bares. As a girl, she was active in 4-H and enjoyed raising calves. The family moved several times and she attended school in Springfield, Tyndall and Tabor. Mildred married
Andrew Becvar on November 17, 1947 at Tabor. They farmed five miles southwest of Tyndall. Mildred was a devoted farm wife, helping with everything that needed to be done on the farm and raising her family. She always grew a large garden and tended her many chickens. For 16 years, Mildred took care of Andrew, who had Parkinson’s disease. She ran the farm, raised their boys, and kept everything going. In 1978, she moved into Tyndall and worked for C.R. Industries in Springfield for a few years. Mildred married
Raymond “Ray” Herman on May 29, 1983 at Lake Andes. She was a member of St. Leo’s Altar Society, the Catholic Foresters and was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall in August of 2012. Mildred passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at St. Michael’s Hospital Avera in Tyndall at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 13 days.
Grateful for having shared Mildred’s life are her three sons: Jim (Perri) Becvar of Omaha, Nebraska and Ken Becvar and Debbi Diede, who live on the family farm near Tyndall; a daughter-in-law, Sharon (Don) Hauck of rural Tyndall; a stepson, Richard (Phyllis) Herman of Vancouver, Washington; four grandchildren: Kris (Todd) Taggart of Yankton, Teresa (Matthew) Zatkoff, of Chicago, Illinois, Andrew Becvar and Meagan Becvar, both of Omaha, Nebraska; four great-grandchildren: Emma, Abby and Logan Taggart and Autumn Becvar; two step-grandchildren: Ben Herman and Natalie (Christopher) Wermus; two step-great-grandchildren: Oliver and Amelia Wermus; Debbi’s children and grandchildren: Matthew Diede of Sioux Falls and Stephanie (Jason) Tellinghuisen and Aidan, Tyler and Cole of Tea; a brother, Charles (Margaret) Bares and a sister, Mary Ann Cuka, all of Tyndall.
In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by both husbands, her son, Ron Becvar in 1994, a stepdaughter, Diane (Herman) Matthews, and a brother-in-law, Allen Cuka.
CELEBRANT
Fr. Joe Forcelle
MUSIC
Organist ~ Kathy Koenig
St. Leo Choir
Processional ~ “Prayer of St. Francis”
Offertory ~ “Come to Me”
Communion ~ “On Eagle’s Wings”
Recessional ~ “How Great Thou Art”
CASKETBEARERS
Bob Bares
Tom Bares
Andrew Becvar
John Cuka
Don Hauck
Todd Taggart
cemetery:
St. Leo Catholic cemetery
Tyndall, South Dakota
Eleanor Louise Ireland
Born August 12, 1916
Resided Scotland, South Dakota
Died December 26, 2012
Age 96
Eleanor Louise Ireland was born on Saturday, August 12, 1916 at Tyndall, South Dakota to Frank and Anna (Hahn) Benesh. She earned her teacher’s certificate at Southern State Teacher’s College in Springfield and taught rural school for several years. Eleanor was united in marriage to Ben Ireland on June 22, 1943 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. She was employed in the Bon Homme County Auditor’s office in Tyndall for 17 years. She and Ben farmed for many years prior to retiring to Scotland in July of 1974. She was a member of St. George Catholic Church, the National Catholic Society of Foresters, and the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hopital Auxiliary. Eleanor passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland at the age of 96 years, 4 months, and 14 days.
Eleanor’s memory will be cherished by her two children: son Lyle (Joann) Ireland of Scotland and daughter Luetta (Jerry) Roseth of Philip; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Frank and Anna Benesh, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ben, in 2006; an infant daughter, Paulette; and two sisters: Luella (John) Camby and Marian Benesh.
CELEBRANT
Fr. Mathew Vazhappilly
MUSIC
Organist ~ Georgianne Pravecek
Processional Hymn ~ “How Great Thou Art”
~ Kathy Manning
Offertory Hymn ~ “Amazing Grace”
Communion Hymn ~ “The Lord’s Prayer” ~ Kathy Manning
Recessional Hymn ~ “On Eagle’s Wings”
CASKETBEARERS
Seth Ireland
Dustin Lurz
Shane Nowak
Chad Ramsey
Mark Sayler
Matthew Sayler
cemetery:
St. George Catholic cemetery
Scotland, South Dakota
