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MILBERT ZELMER
The funeral service for Milbert Zelmer, 82, Aberdeen, SD, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Tanya Rist officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Milbert died Sunday, December 25, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Thursday, December 29 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen. Family will be present from 5-7 p.m.
Milbert Zelmer was born on April 11, 1929 to Edward and Anna Marie (Guthmiller) Zelmer at Long Lake, SD. This is the area where he grew up and attended school. On July 19, 1950, Milbert married Marva Lou Benderwald at Eureka, SD. They made their home on a farm near Long Lake, SD. Milbert drove truck for Wolff Elevator in Long Lake and started his career as an electrician. From 1960 to 1969, he worked for Rath Electric and owned and operated Zelmer’s Market in Long Lake. In 1969 they moved to Leola where he owned and operated Zelmer Electric. Milbert received his Class A and Class B residential and commercial licenses in North and South Dakota. He was acting fire chief for the volunteer fire department, served on the city council and the church council for many years. They moved to Redfield, SD where he worked for the South Dakota Developmental Center. In 1993, they moved to Aberdeen where he worked as an electrician until his health forced him to retire at age 80.
Milbert was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He served as grounds keeper for many years and volunteered to help with electrical work. Milbert enjoyed watching westerns and the weather channel. He was an avid Twins fan and tried to catch all of their games on T.V. Throughout his life, Milbert was a hard worker and was always willing to help others. He liked to fellowship with others and was faithful to his coffee crew at Kessler’s. Milbert’s greatest joy came from spending time with his family and friends.
Grateful for having shared Milbert’s life are his wife, Marva Lou Zelmer, Aberdeen, his three daughters, Wanda Gonzalez, Granada Hills, CA, Karen (Ron) Erdmann, Aberdeen, Nancy (Robert) Schultz, Elko, MN, his son Dennis Zelmer, Aberdeen, granddaughter Marianne Gonzalez and her children, Adrienne, Andrew, and Christopher, grandson Eric (Traci) Erdmann and their children, Brandon, Tyson and Madelynn, grandson Evan (Amy) Erdmann and their children, Hayden, Brenna and Sydney, grandson Ethan (Michelle) Erdmann, and their daughter Kaylee, granddaughters Katlyn Schultz, Natalie Zelmer, and Nicole Zelmer, his brother, Edmund (Pat) Zelmer, Comal, TX, and two sisters, Adeline Zelmer, Aberdeen and Anna Marie (Wayne) Smith, Kerrville, TX.
Milbert was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Alma Weishaar and brother, Otto Zelmer.
LUVERNE ROUNDY
The graveside service for Luverne Roundy, 96, of Milbank, SD, will be 3:00 pm, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Riverside Cemetery, with Dr. Harold E. Salem officiating. Luverne died Friday, December 23, 2011, at Golden Living Center in Milbank, SD.
Luverne Brink Tunnicliff was born March 15, 1915 at Broadview, MT to George and Numa, (Helie) Tunnicliff. The family moved to a farm south of Ipswich, SD later that year. They moved to the city of Ipswich in 1922 and in 1925 to Aberdeen. Part of her childhood was spent growing up with her grandmother, Kate Jones in Elk Point, SD. She had a daughter, Virginia. In 1934 she married Russell Roundy and the couple made their first home on a chicken farm near Worthington, MN. From Minnesota, they moved north of Aberdeen to a relative’s farm, eventually purchasing the farm. Later when the couple retired, they moved to Aberdeen and started a cabinet shop. Russell passed away in 1977. They had no children. She then rented a house next to the Wooden Mallet on State Street. She was a cook for the Country Club and Sheriff’s Department for a while. She also took in clients from Adjustment Training Center until 1998 providing room and board for as many as eleven at a time. She was residing at Golden Living Center in Milbank, SD since the fall of 2002.
Luverne was a member and supporter of VFW post in Aberdeen since 1982. Memorials to Luverne may be sent to the VFW or a favorite charity.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Roundy, her daughter, Virginia Coburn, her parents, George and Numa, and two brothers; Martin and Reno Tunnicliff.
DALLAS ROETTELE
The funeral service for Dallas Ray Roettele, 57, Aberdeen will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Hyle Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Dallas died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Marshall, MN.
Visitation will be from 1-7:00 pm, Monday, December 26 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Dallas Ray Roettele was born on August 31, 1954 at Aberdeen, SD to Gordon Paul and Doris Driscilla (Quam) Roettele. He grew up and attended grade school in Columbia and graduated from Groton High School with the class of 1973. On February 24, 1973 he married Debra J. Ringgenberg in Columbia where they made their home until 1980. They moved to Armour, SD where he worked on a farm. In 1991 they moved to Ipswich, SD where he worked for LDL Cattle Company until 1997 when they moved to Aberdeen where he worked for Dakota Oil Company.
Dallas was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed west river deer hunting. He shot trap and bow hunted. He watched football and nascar racing. Dallas loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Dallas’ life are his wife, Debra Roettele, Aberdeen, daughter, Jennifer (Shayne) Pipes of Sioux Falls, SD, Michael Roettele, Aberdeen, grandchildren, Madyson and Dawson Pipes, Taylor Roettele, siblings, Lynn Frohling, Duane (Cheri) Roettele, Denise (Chuck) Knecht, Paula (Dewey) Huettl, Pam (Dick) Siefkes, Tracie Gates and Troy Roettele.
Dallas is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Doris Roettele, granddaughter, Hayli Pipes.
EZRA “ART” GRIEPP
Ezra Arthur Griepp, 88, a longtime resident of Aberdeen and Watertown went to be with his Lord Thursday, December 22, 2011 following months of declining health. The family will have a private committal service on Tuesday, December 27 at 3:00 PM at Mount Hope Cemetery in Watertown, SD. A public memorial service will be Wednesday, December 28 at 2:00 PM at First Assembly of God, Aberdeen, SD.
Art was born October 11, 1923 in Bonduel, Wisconsin to Arthur and Emma (Stern) Griepp, and was the first of nine children.
Art grew up near Glad Valley, South Dakota where his parents broke the land and homesteaded a farm. They moved to Sisseton, SD where he graduated from high school. After graduation, Art enrolled in technical school in Rapid City, SD. He later enlisted as a Sea Bee. In the Navy, he qualified for Officer’s Training School and attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
In 1947 Art returned to South Dakota where he met and married Verna Mary Bolhouse, his wife of 63 years. They were married on May 14, 1948, the day that Israel became a nation. He began his career with Midland National Life in Watertown as an insurance agent.
A committed Christian, Art and his family faithfully worshiped at the Watertown Assembly of God, where he served as a deacon.
In 1965, Art moved his family to Aberdeen to manage the Ed Downs Agency, later known as the Griepp-Iwerks Agency. A gifted salesman, Art held the top spot in Midland’s ‘App-A-Week’ national sales program for many years, and was one of Midland’s longest tenured agents.
Art’s business career, however, was always secondary to his family and his relationship with God. Having been raised in a Christian home as a boy by parents who valued reading God’s Word and times of family prayer, Art followed them in his commitment to the Lord. Each day as an adult, he would ask God for strength and wisdom, along with opportunities to share the Gospel with others through his work and many acquaintances. Like his parents, he was vigilant in prayer and leading his family in evening devotions. Throughout his life Art treasured his salvation, wanting others to find forgiveness and experience the new life in Christ he so enjoyed.
Art was a devoted member of Aberdeen’s First Assembly of God, where he worshiped and served on the board for many years. He also served as secretary of the Assemblies of God South Dakota District Men’s Fellowship and was instrumental in raising funds to begin a church in Brookings, and to raise financial assistance for pastors of small South Dakota churches. He was a member of Aberdeen’s Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship and served as the chairman for approximately10 years. Art served on advisory committees and boards for Trinity Bible College in Ellendale and Central Indian Bible College in Mobridge. He was also a member of the Evangel College Councilmen, and the Aberdeen Sunrise Kiwanis.
Though he was not certified as a pastor, Art’s love for God and heart for the elderly propelled him to organize and hold Sunday morning worship services for residents at the Aberdeen Living Center for several years.
In his leisure time, Art enjoyed reading, trading cars, boating, camping, doing household repairs, attending family Bible camp, family reunions, hunting with family and friends, traveling and visiting his children and grandchildren, and spending time with his beloved wife Verna.
Art will be remembered by his family for his firm guiding fatherly love, his humor, kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment to Christ.
Art is survived by his wife Verna, his daughter Bobbie Ekanger (Ted) of Aberdeen, and his three sons: Doug Griepp, Stockton, CA, Roger Griepp (Sue) of Peoria, AZ, and Rick Griepp (Cherie) of Springfield, MO.
He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, Talmage Ekanger (Aberdeen), Trevor Ekanger (Springfield, MO), January Harless, D.J. Griepp, Jeffrey Griepp (all from Riverbank, California), Matthew Griepp (Mesa, AZ), Nathan Griepp (Ozark, MO), Alyssa Griepp, and Autumn Griepp (both from Springfield, MO) and 9 great-grandchildren.
He is survived by seven siblings: Aaron Griepp (Watertown, SD), Wilma Mastley (Elk River, MN), Marion Golden (Hot Springs, AR), James Griepp (Cypress, TX), Allen Griepp (Watertown, SD), David Griepp (Hopkins, MN), and Alice Schlotte (Cokato, MN). Art is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Emma Griepp of Watertown, and one brother, Phil Griepp formerly of Osseo, MN.
The family wishes to express special appreciation to Art and Verna’s home church and friends at First Assembly of God in Aberdeen, and their friends and caring staff of Primrose Independent Living Center, and more recently the Primrose Cottages where Verna still resides.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Gideon Bible Society.
T. SYDNEY MORTENSON
T. Sydney Mortenson, 94, of Aberdeen died on December, 19, 2011 at Porter Hospital in Denver, Co.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. Pastor Jeff Whillock will officiate. Visitation was from 1-7 pm Monday, Dec 26, 2011 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24.
Syd was born on March 31, 1917 in Hamden, ND to Martin & Regina Mortenson. He graduated from high school in Hampden in 1934, and then attended UND in Grand Forks and participated in the ROTC program. Prior to graduation, he joined the Air Force in 1943 and became commissioned a 2nd lieutenant and was assigned to the B-17 bombardier position. While in flight training in Utah, 1943 he married Nina Marie Bacon. (Deceased 1957) He was stationed in England and flew bomber missions over Germany, until he was shot down. He parachuted, was captured, and was sent to the STALAG LUFT III Prison Camp. In April 1945 he was liberated by General Patton’s 3rd Army, returned to the US and was honorably discharged. From 1957 to 1978 he served in the Aberdeen SD Air Force Reserve Unit and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. For his military accomplishments he was highly decorated. The medals he received included the Air Medal, WWII Victory Medal, European Theater Ops and Medal with Bronze Star, AF Commendation Medal, Prisoner of War Medal, and the Purple Heart Medal.
Following his active duty in the Air Force, Syd transitioned to the Federal Government with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. In 1965 he married Donna Truax. He served diligently until retiring in 1970 with 30 years of service. During this period he received the Outstanding Civil Servant of the Year Award for SD.
Syd belonged to several voluntary organizations. They included the Board of Directors for the Aberdeen Federal Credit Union, the SD State Legislature as a “Standard Bearer”, the Local Chapter of the VFW, American Legion, Elks Club, and as a member of the select committee to design the WWII memorial on the State Capital Grounds.
Syd is survived by his son Marty, grandson Mitchell, nieces Beverly Larson, Gracia Schmidt, Rosemary Worlein. Nephews MG Mortenson, Richard Schwoebel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Nina Marie (Bacon) and Donna Marie (Truax) and son Richard Mortenson.
WILLIAM FRANK RAYMOND JR.
Mass of Christian Burial for William “Frankie” Frank Raymond Jr., 64, Watertown and formerly of Aberdeen is 10:00 am, Friday, December 23, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Shaun Haggerty, Celebrant. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24. Frankie died Monday, December 19 at his home.
Visitation is Thursday, December 22 from 1:00-7:00 pm with a Wake and Rosary service beginning at 7:00 pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
William “Frankie” Frank Raymond Jr., son of William “Pug” and Evelyn (Wanttie) Raymond was born on July 16, 1947 at Aberdeen, SD. This is the area where he grew up and attended school. Frankie enlisted in the United States Army in 1967. He served in Korea with the Happy Valley 231st Infantry, 7th Division Bayonets. He returned to the United States in 1969 and received his honorable discharge on May 11.
Frankie continued his military service and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1972, serving in Okinawa. He returned once again to the Unites States and received his honorable discharge on April 27, 1974. Frankie returned to South Dakota and lived in the Aberdeen area for several years prior to making his home in Watertown where he remained until the time of his death.
Frankie loved to visit and enjoyed having company at his house. He enjoyed drawing in his free time and he spent many hours’ playing cards and dice. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Frankie enjoyed watching game shows on T.V. and was also an avid football fan.
Grateful for having shared his life are his mother Evelyn, Watertown; brothers Daryl E. Raymond, Watertown; Roger A. Raymond, Sioux Falls and John R. (Shirley) “Raymond” Kennedy, Rapid City; sisters Geneva M. (Norman) Hagen, Stratford, SD; Sheryl A. Jacobson, Watertown; Laura J. Jacobs, Stratford, SD; Diane E. (Ross Neilsen) Sanders and Mary L. Raymond both of Watertown.
Frankie was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, his father, one brother Charles one sister-in-law Deborah Raymond and two brother-in-laws Valdemar Jacobson and Thomas Jacobs.
MYRTLE M. SYHRE
Funeral service for Myrtle M. Syhre, 88, Aberdeen will be 2:00 pm, Friday, December 16, 2011 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen. Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Myrtle died on Saturday, December 10 at Avera St. Lukes Hospital, Aberdeen.
Myrtle Hartberg, daughter of Arvid and Minnie (Peterson) Hartberg was born on October 30, 1923 at Claremont, SD. At an early age she moved to a farm near Langford, SD. This is the area where she was raised and attended school, graduating from Langford High School in 1941. Myrtle attended the Aberdeen Commercial College and graduated one year later in 1942. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith from Augustana Lutheran Church near Claremont.
Myrtle went to work for the United States Government in Washington, D.C. with the Quartermasters Corps during WWII. She was united in marriage to Clifford D. Syhre in Augusta, GA on December 11, 1943 while he was enlisted in the United States Army. Myrtle returned to Aberdeen and was employed at the Internal Revenue Office for five years. She later went to work at JC Penney’s and Pred’s Coats until her retirement.
Myrtle was a member of the American Swedish Institute of Minneapolis, MN since 1974. She was also a member of the St. Lukes Auxiliary since 1980 and for many years she volunteered at the gift shop. Myrtle also volunteered in the Employee Health Office at the Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida where she wintered since 1990. She was an avid traveler, visiting the entire United States and traveling to Europe three times. Myrtle was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was active in teaching both Sunday school and Bible School while her children were growing up.
Grateful for having shared Myrtle’s life are her children, Debra (Jim) Hicks, Ft. Pierre, SD; Bryan (LaRae) Syhre and David Syhre, both of Aberdeen and Rick (Deb) Syhre of Maple Grove, MN, ten grandchildren, one step granddaughter, and 12 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Raymond Hartberg and one sister Alice Nereim.
JANICE KAY HOFFMANN
Memorial service for Janice Kay Hoffmann, 74, Aberdeen will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Deb Grismer will officiate. Inurnment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD at a later date. Janice died on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Aberdeen.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
Janice Kay Kramlich was born November 14, 1937 to Rinhold (Riney) & Minnie (Hinzman) Kramlich at Mobridge, SD.
The oldest of three children, Janice was raised in Mound City, SD, where her father owned the grocery, meat market and locker plant. Her family lived upstairs above the business. At the age of 14, Janice was a telephone operator in Mound City, running the telephone office full-time over the summer. She graduated from Herreid High School in 1955. After working at the ASCS office in Mound City and the bank in Linton, ND, Janice moved to Aberdeen in 1962 and worked at Farmers & Merchants Bank.
She married Rueben Hoffmann on October 22, 1966 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, SD. Together they raised two daughters and operated the A&W restaurant. Janice was an office manager for Pred's Coats from 1981 - 1999. From 1999 - 2009, she helped prepare weekly community meals at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. In 1999, Janice also started work as office manager at Kippley Accounting and worked there until her death.
Janice was diagnosed with cancer in August 2011. Her determination to recover from surgery and fight her cancer gave us daily insight into the strength she always possessed. These past months - at Mayo Clinic, in nursing care in Minneapolis, and in recovery and chemo at home - Rueben was Jan's constant companion and capable nurse.
Jan loved reading, crosswords, crocheting, cooking and baking, and keeping house. She liked whist but hated to duck. Her quiet disposition and even temper were complemented by a sly sense of humor and a deep concern for others. She was a devoted Oma, aunt, and great aunt.
Janice is survived by her husband, Rueben; her daughters, Susan (Cal) Lout, Armour, SD, and Becky (Jacob Krause) Hoffmann, Minneapolis, MN; her grandchildren, Asa Krause and Juniper Krause, Minneapolis, MN; her brother, Donald (Sandy) Kramlich, Rolling Meadows, IL; and her sister, Lois (Stacy) Fischer, Aberdeen. She was preceded in death by her parents
HAROLD R. FRIED
Funeral service for Harold R. Fried, Aberdeen will be 10:30 am, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at First Baptist Church, 1500 East Melgaard Road, Aberdeen. Dr. Harold E. Salem will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post 24. Harold died on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at his home at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 18 days.
Visitation will be from 1:00-7:00 pm, Friday, February 17, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Harold R. Fried, son of Jacob and Lydia (Orth) Fried was born on December 28, 1925 in Campbell County, SD. He attended country school and later attended Artas High School. He worked on the family farm.
Harold was drafted into the United States Army in October of 1950 and was stationed at Camp Cooke in California. He was stationed overseas with the Far East Command serving in both Japan and Korea. Harold received his honorable discharge on November 20, 1956.
He was united in marriage to Idella Lutz on August 19, 1960 in Herreid, SD. This is where they made their home for the next five years prior to moving to Moorhead, MN. Harold was employed at various businesses in the Fargo/Moorhead area until his retirement in 1989. In 1993 the couple moved to Aberdeen where Harold remained until the time of his death.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Idella of Aberdeen, one daughter, Juanita (Kerry) Howell of Columbia, SD; three grandchildren, Renata, Evan and Aleigha Howell and two sister-in-laws, Martha Ackerman of Eureka and Inez Fried of Marshall, MN.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Albert, Herman, Emmanuel and Carl Fried and one sister-in-law Pearl Fried.
