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the American Association of School Administrators.” Gertsema said he was sur- prised to be notified that he was receiving the award, but was pleased at the opportunity it gave to revisit Madison and promote Yankton. “When I was there, there were about 1,300 students; now they are pushing 3,000,” he said. “They have made facility changes with the new Dakota Prairie Playhouse and the armory. They have built new facilities and some, like Kennedy Hall, are no longer there.” In addition to those changes, Gertsema remarked on the differ- ences in course offerings and even names that the campus has seen, many during his four years at the school. “When I was there it was still General Beadle State College, then they changed it to Dakota State College,” he said. “Now, the campus offers many different course majors as well. They offer doctorates and a number of dif- ferent masters degrees. It is a dif- ferent campus in the standpoint that, with their information tech- nology, they are one of the most wired campuses in the country, and the students use technology at a very high level.” Gertsema said that taking his family back to the campus stressed to him what a well run, close organization DSU has become, both for faculty and stu- dents. “My daughters and wife were there and we were impressed with how intimate a campus it is,” he said. “At commencement, all of the professors were there, where I think at some of the larg- er campuses and universities you almost have to snag professors to be there. The smaller campuses just offer more of that type of activity and relationship between students and staff. The campus is very well organized and is in great shape physically. I know they have a lot of pride in their campus and the programs they offer, with good reason.” While he attended DSC, Gertsema was very involved with the student council, serving as vice president for two years. During that time, a very impor- tant visitor came to campus for the dedication of the Karl E. Mundt Library. “That time was very interest- ing in that it was during the Vietnam War,” Gertsema said. “President Nixon visited the cam- pus for the library dedication while I was there and that brought the campus to the attention of the national media. As student coun- cil vice president, I got calls from Chicago, New York, across the country, wanting me to lead anti- war protests. “They also changed college presidents when I was there. ... It was a very interesting time to be going to school at Dakota State.” Gertsema sees the alumni award as recognition that he has been able to accomplish the goals he left the school to pursue. “It is nice to know that people at the university where you got your BS degree recognize the accomplishments of your life,” he said. It is also good for the (Yankton school) District because there was a lot of information about the upcoming commence- ment sent across the state and nation, and I was very proud to tell about our district here at Yankton. “I have had the opportunity to work in several great schools across the region before coming to Yankton. Dakota State gave me the foundation I needed to succeed.” AWARD From Page 1 www.yankton.net PAGE 3 Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan ■ THE REGION ■ Monday, May 17, 2010 Our care and concern does not end with the funeral service. This week we remember with family and friends the anniversary of the deaths of: Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With Them This remembrance is brought to you free of charge. If you have a loved one you would like remembered, contact us at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory. Guiding and serving families with compassion and trust. Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton Memorial Resource Center, Tyndall Memorial Chapels, Tyndall, Tabor & Menno 665-9679 • 1-800-495-9679 www.opsahlkostelfuneralhome.com Marjorie A. Happe who passed away on May 19, 2009 Donna D. Countryman who passed away on May 22, 2009 Arlin ‘Chuck’ Wiese who passed away on May 22, 2009 Maurice ‘Maury’ E. Lee who passed away on May 23, 2009 Richard Karolevitz who passed away on May 15, 2007 Yankton, 605-665-3644 wintzrayfuneralhome.com Garden of Memories Cemetery Wednesday, May 19 6pm Potluck Dinner • 7pm Speaker Speaker: Larry Rupiper, Rupiper Travel & Tour Please Join Us! Solitaires Solitaires Solitaires A social group of widows/widowers of all ages that meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Hospitality Center on the grounds of Wintz & Ray Funeral Home. Mark Your Calendars for These Events June 16th • July 21st • Aug. 18th Sept. 15th • Oct. 20th • Nov. 17th THANK YOU We were deeply touched by all the flowers, gifts, cards, and good wishes from family and friends for our 90th birthdays. To our children for the beautiful mass and to Father Paul Hoesing for his ministry. For the open house reception and brunch and to all who attended. For the special plaque of recognition from Gov. Michael Rounds, John Thune U.S. Senate, and Sen. Tim Johnson.We ask God to bless and love all in return. Della Hoesing Goeden & Dorothy (Hoesing Schieffer) Kralicek Lisa’s Fashions DowntownYankton • 665-8691 Summer Fashions starting at Size 6 Petite REGION DIGEST Johnson Staffer To Be In Bon Homme Co. WASHINGTON — Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) has announced that Erik Nelson of his Sioux Falls office will hold an Economic Development Outreach Day in Bon Homme County on Thursday, May 20. Nelson will visit the communities of Avon, Tyndall and Scotland. Johnson always encourages South Dakotans to call, write or visit his Service Offices in Rapid City, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls or Washington D.C. to share their concerns. South Dakotans may also call Johnson’s office toll-free by dialing 1-800-537-0025 or e-mail at http://johnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=ContactForm. James River Dev. Board To Meet May 20 HURON — The James River Water Development District Board of Directors will be holding its regular meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 20, at the Ramada Inn in Mitchell. Items on the agenda are: • Funding request from City of Alexandria for a wastewater study; • Funding request from Sanborn County Drainage Commission for a drainage project through the state GF&P; • Funding requests from Spink County for bridge repairs, Slide area and Two Lamas Road; • Funding request from Spink County landowner for ditch cleaning; • Funding request from City of Mellette for the Mellette Pump House and a wastewater study; • Funding request from the City of Yankton for engineering study on a lift station; • Funding request from Town of Letcher for a wastewater study; • Funding request from the City of Mount Vernon for a waste- water study; • Funding request from the City of Huron for engineering fees for designing and bidding for a new water storage tank; • Funding request from Hutchinson County Highway Department for tree removal in Wolf Creek; • Funding request from the City of Ashton for sanitary and storm sewer construction; • Discussion on the Brown County Water Management Plan; • Report on the TMDL activities on the James River; • Report on the Watershed Management Plan; • Update on the Firesteel Creek Project. Motorists: Be Aware Of Farm Equipment HURON — South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke encourages all South Dakota motorists to be aware of the increase in farm equipment on the state’s roads and highways during Spring planting. “Planting season is well under way in many parts of the state, and that means more farm equipment is out on the roads,” Sombke said. “Motorists should be alert when driving around farm equipment and be respectful of the farmers and ranchers who are working.” According to the most recent South Dakota Department of Public Safety records, there were 35 accidents involving farm equipment on South Dakota roads in 2008 with 11 reported as injury accidents. “Farm equipment takes up a large part of the lane and can be slow moving, so motorists should slow down and pass with care when sharing the road with farm equipment,” Sombke said. “It can make for a dangerous situation for both the motorist and the farmer, so I encourage all drivers to just be alert and be careful.” Increased moisture last fall and the large amount of snow this past winter has made for bad road conditions in some parts of the state, which forces more farmers to take alternate routes to get to their fields to plant. That could lead to an increase of farm equip- ment on the state’s paved highways this spring. “Roads are soft, and farmers and ranchers aren’t able to use many of the rural roads they would normally travel on,” Sombke said. “That will force more farmers to use highways to get around.” “Depending on the weather, the planting season can stretch well into May in many parts of South Dakota, so there will be large pieces of farm equipment out on the roads for weeks yet, and driv- ers just need to be aware that they’ll most likely encounter these farmers and ranchers on the roads,” Sombke said. SAC Announces Summer Hours To Begin The Summit Activities Center will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Summer hours at the SAC will begin on Saturday, May 22, and will be the following: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. For further information, call 668-5234 or stop by the Summit Activities Center at 1801 Summit Street, Yankton. ■ Get Updates At Yankton Online (www.yankton.net) YOU’RE NEWS! The Press & Dakotan Richard Storm VERMILLION — Richard “Dick” Laren Storm, 82, of Vermillion died Friday, May 14 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Dick was born Feb. 11, 1928 in Gregory, SD to Fritz and Vera (Troutmann) Storm. He graduat- ed from Coleridge, Ne High School in 1945. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He graduated from the University of South Dakota (B.S, M.S.) and was employed by Honeywell as a sales engineer. He married Lucille C. (Olson) Johnson on May 4, 1957. In September of 1957 they moved to Vermillion where he was employed at the University of South Dakota until he retired. He is survived by a daughter Jill Storm of Sioux Falls, SD; one son John (Maureen Cashin) of Vermillion, and daughter Susan Storm-McDowell (Jamie McDowell) of Sioux Falls, SD. Also surviving him are four grandchil- dren; Daniel and Eric Storm, Sasha and Maya McDowell, and two step grandchildren; Patrick and Peter Haught. He was pre- ceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Lucy Storm, his parents, two brothers and his sister. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 19 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion, SD with burial to fol- low at Bluffview Cemetery in Vermillion. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. with the family present at Hansen Funeral Home in Vermillion. For online condolences and obituary, please visit hansenfu- neralhome.com. Yankton Press & Dakotan May 17, 2010 Andrew Klug ST. HELENA, Neb. — Andrew A. “Andy” Klug, 80 of St. Helena, Neb., died Sunday (May 16, 2010) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family (Immaculate Conception) Catholic Church, St. Helena, with the Rev. Eric Olsen officiating. Burial will be at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, St. Helena, with military services by the Wynot American Legion Post 31. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at church one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. To send an online sympathy card, go to www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com. Raymond Cahoy TABOR — Raymond J. Cahoy, 66, of Tabor died Sunday (May 16, 2010) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton. Arrangements are pending under the care of Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton. Mary Martin Mary Martin, 90, of Yankton died Sunday (May 16, 2010) sur- rounded by her daughters at her residence after a lengthy illness. Arrangements are pending with Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton. Mary Bouza Funeral services for Mary E. Bouza, 72, of Tripp will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18 at Frieden’s Reformed Church in Tripp with Rev. Greg Way officiating. Interment will follow in Gracehill Cemetery, Tripp. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with the family pres- ent to greet visitors from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tripp. Mary passed away on Friday, May 14, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tripp. Online condolences may be sent at www.goglinfh.com. Ed Zimmer HARTINGTON, Neb. — Ed Zimmer, age 73 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 10:30 a. m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. Jeffery Loseke offi- ciating. Burial will be in the St. Michael’s Cemetery in Hartington. Visitation will be at church on Monday from 3-8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. To send an online sympathy card, go to www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com. Pallbearers will be Jeff Zimmer, Tom Zimmer, Dave Zimmer, Ryan Zimmer, Bruce Wieseler, and Trevor Wieseler. Ed Zimmer was born on November 2, 1936 in Pierre, SD to Fredrick R. and Antoinette (Fischer) Zimmer. Ed’s family moved to Hartington in 1939. He graduat- ed from Holy Trinity High School in 1954 where he was the first All-State basketball player selected from Holy Trinity. He attended Regis College in Denver, CO and the University of South Dakota. Ed served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Haberman on June 10, 1961 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington. Ed worked for the REA from 1961-1980. From 1980-1991 Ed and Marilyn owned and operated Ed’s Drive Inn. From 1987 to 2009 he drove a bus for special needs students. He was on the Board of Directors for the Hartington Telephone Company for 37 years. He also held on hour of Perpetual Adoration for several years at Holy Trinity Catholic Church where he was a member . Ed was involved in the Ministry of Praise for several years. He enjoyed golf and the sing a longs that followed. He loved his time spent on the front and back porch. Ed was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He enjoyed attending his kids and grandkids activities over the years. Ed is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn of Hartington; five children and their spouses, Jeff Zimmer of Sioux Falls, SD; Paula and Bruce Wieseler of Hartington; Tom and Pam Zimmer of Emerald Isle, NC; Dave and Renae Zimmer of Kearney, NE; Ryan Zimmer of Ashland, NE; 6 grandsons, Nathan Wieseler, Trevor Wieseler, Colby Wieseler, Connor Wieseler, Austin Zimmer, and Nolan Zimmer; 3 granddaugh- ters, Cassidy Zimmer, Kamryn Zimmer, and Madison Wieseler; twin sister, Carol Nemitz of Raleigh, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Antoinette Zimmer; sister Joan Frerichs; grandson Ross Wieseler; granddaughter Sarah Wieseler; father-in-law Leonard Haberman; mother-in-law Mary Haberman; 2 brothers-in-law Jerome Noecker and Jerry Haberman; sister-in-law Jean Muilenburg. Yankton Press & Dakotan May 17, 2010 Zimmer OBITUARIES Plain Talk Columnist Wins First Place In Competition SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Paula Damon, columnist for The Vermillion Plain Talk, won first place in the 2010 South Dakota Press Women (SDPW) Communications Contest. Damon’s winning entries were selected from her weekly column “My Story Your Story.” Judges evaluated her work in four cate- gories: Humorous, General, Informational and Specialized. Taking the top spot in South Dakota were her articles “Sea shells, cock- leshells, she only says the words” and “Her front, her back, her insides transmit hope.” Also winning First Place were her columns “It’s going to be a great day because I’m giving it all away” and “Secrets of an alternative lifestyle revealed.” Damon also received Second Place for her Humorous entries and Honorable Mention for her articles in the Specialized category. First-place winners advance to the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) Communications Contest for judging. National win- ners will be announced in September at NFPW’s annual con- ference in Chicago. In 1993, Damon’s writing won First Place nationwide in the NFPW Communications Contest and throughout the years, she has won numerous writing awards in Iowa Press Women and SDPW Communications Contests. In her role as director of mar- keting and communication at Briar Cliff University, Damon oversees marketing and commu- nications for the University. A res- ident of Southeast South Dakota, she holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and a mas- ter’s degree in English from The University of South Dakota, Vermillion. Damon
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the American Association ofSchool Administrators.”
Gertsema said he was sur-prised to be notified that he wasreceiving the award, but waspleased at the opportunity it gaveto revisit Madison and promoteYankton.
“When I was there, there wereabout 1,300 students; now theyare pushing 3,000,” he said. “Theyhave made facility changes withthe new Dakota Prairie Playhouseand the armory. They have builtnew facilities and some, likeKennedy Hall, are no longerthere.”
In addition to those changes,Gertsema remarked on the differ-ences in course offerings andeven names that the campus hasseen, many during his four yearsat the school.
“When I was there it was stillGeneral Beadle State College,then they changed it to DakotaState College,” he said. “Now, thecampus offers many differentcourse majors as well. They offerdoctorates and a number of dif-ferent masters degrees. It is a dif-ferent campus in the standpointthat, with their information tech-nology, they are one of the mostwired campuses in the country,and the students use technologyat a very high level.”
Gertsema said that taking hisfamily back to the campusstressed to him what a well run,close organization DSU hasbecome, both for faculty and stu-dents.
“My daughters and wife werethere and we were impressedwith how intimate a campus it is,”he said. “At commencement, allof the professors were there,where I think at some of the larg-er campuses and universities youalmost have to snag professors tobe there. The smaller campusesjust offer more of that type ofactivity and relationship betweenstudents and staff. The campus isvery well organized and is in
great shape physically. I knowthey have a lot of pride in theircampus and the programs theyoffer, with good reason.”
While he attended DSC,Gertsema was very involved withthe student council, serving asvice president for two years.During that time, a very impor-tant visitor came to campus forthe dedication of the Karl E.Mundt Library.
“That time was very interest-ing in that it was during theVietnam War,” Gertsema said.“President Nixon visited the cam-pus for the library dedication
while I was there and that broughtthe campus to the attention of thenational media. As student coun-cil vice president, I got calls fromChicago, New York, across thecountry, wanting me to lead anti-war protests.
“They also changed collegepresidents when I was there. ... Itwas a very interesting time to begoing to school at Dakota State.”
Gertsema sees the alumniaward as recognition that he hasbeen able to accomplish the goalshe left the school to pursue.
“It is nice to know that peopleat the university where you got
your BS degree recognize theaccomplishments of your life,” hesaid. It is also good for the(Yankton school) District becausethere was a lot of informationabout the upcoming commence-ment sent across the state andnation, and I was very proud to tellabout our district here at Yankton.
“I have had the opportunity towork in several great schoolsacross the region before coming toYankton. Dakota State gave me thefoundation I needed to succeed.”
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www.yankton.net PAGE 3Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan ■ THE REGION ■ Monday, May 17, 2010
Our care and concern does not end with the funeral service. This week we remember with family and friends the anniversary of the deaths of:
Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With The m
This remembrance is brought to you free of charge. If you have a loved one you would like remembered, contact us at
Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory.
Guiding and serving families with compassion and trust.
Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton Memorial Resource Center, Tyndall
Memorial Chapels, Tyndall, Tabor & Menno
665-9679 • 1-800-495-9679 www.opsahlkostelfuneralhome.com
Marjorie A. Happewho passed away on
May 19, 2009
Donna D. Countrymanwho passed away on
May 22, 2009
Arlin ‘Chuck’ Wiesewho passed away on
May 22, 2009
Maurice ‘Maury’ E. Leewho passed away on
May 23, 2009
Richard Karolevitzwho passed away on
May 15, 2007
Yankton, 605-665-3644
wintzrayfuneralhome.com
Garden of Memories Cemetery
Wednesday, May 196pm Potluck Dinner • 7pm Speaker
Speaker: Larry Rupiper, Rupiper Travel & Tour
Please Join Us!
Solitaires SolitairesSolitairesA social group of widows/widowers of all ages that meets
the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Hospitality
Center on the grounds of Wintz & Ray Funeral Home.
Mark Your Calendars for These EventsJune 16th • July 21st • Aug. 18th
Sept. 15th • Oct. 20th • Nov. 17th
THANK YOUWe were deeply touched by all the flowers, gifts, cards, and
good wishes from family and friends for our 90th birthdays. Toour children for the beautiful mass and to Father Paul Hoesing
for his ministry. For the open house reception and brunch and to all who attended. For the special plaque of recognition
from Gov. Michael Rounds, John Thune U.S. Senate, and Sen. Tim Johnson. We ask God to bless and love all in return.
Della Hoesing Goeden &Dorothy (Hoesing Schieffer) Kralicek
L isa’s F ashionsDowntown Yankton • 665-8691
Summer Fashionsstarting at Size 6 Petite
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Johnson Staffer To Be In Bon Homme Co.WASHINGTON — Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) has announced that
Erik Nelson of his Sioux Falls office will hold an EconomicDevelopment Outreach Day in Bon Homme County on Thursday,May 20. Nelson will visit the communities of Avon, Tyndall andScotland.
Johnson always encourages South Dakotans to call, write orvisit his Service Offices in Rapid City, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls orWashington D.C. to share their concerns. South Dakotans may alsocall Johnson’s office toll-free by dialing 1-800-537-0025 or e-mail athttp://johnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=ContactForm.
James River Dev. Board To Meet May 20HURON — The James River Water Development District Board
of Directors will be holding its regular meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday,May 20, at the Ramada Inn in Mitchell.
Items on the agenda are:• Funding request from City of Alexandria for a wastewater
study;• Funding request from Sanborn County Drainage Commission
for a drainage project through the state GF&P; • Funding requests from Spink County for bridge repairs, Slide
area and Two Lamas Road;• Funding request from Spink County landowner for ditch
cleaning;• Funding request from City of Mellette for the Mellette Pump
House and a wastewater study;• Funding request from the City of Yankton for engineering
study on a lift station;• Funding request from Town of Letcher for a wastewater
study;• Funding request from the City of Mount Vernon for a waste-
water study;• Funding request from the City of Huron for engineering fees
for designing and bidding for a new water storage tank;• Funding request from Hutchinson County Highway
Department for tree removal in Wolf Creek;• Funding request from the City of Ashton for sanitary and
storm sewer construction;• Discussion on the Brown County Water Management Plan;• Report on the TMDL activities on the James River;• Report on the Watershed Management Plan;• Update on the Firesteel Creek Project.
Motorists: Be Aware Of Farm EquipmentHURON — South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke
encourages all South Dakota motorists to be aware of the increasein farm equipment on the state’s roads and highways duringSpring planting.
“Planting season is well under way in many parts of the state,and that means more farm equipment is out on the roads,”Sombke said. “Motorists should be alert when driving around farmequipment and be respectful of the farmers and ranchers who areworking.”
According to the most recent South Dakota Department ofPublic Safety records, there were 35 accidents involving farmequipment on South Dakota roads in 2008 with 11 reported asinjury accidents.
“Farm equipment takes up a large part of the lane and can beslow moving, so motorists should slow down and pass with carewhen sharing the road with farm equipment,” Sombke said. “It canmake for a dangerous situation for both the motorist and thefarmer, so I encourage all drivers to just be alert and be careful.”
Increased moisture last fall and the large amount of snow thispast winter has made for bad road conditions in some parts of thestate, which forces more farmers to take alternate routes to get totheir fields to plant. That could lead to an increase of farm equip-ment on the state’s paved highways this spring.
“Roads are soft, and farmers and ranchers aren’t able to usemany of the rural roads they would normally travel on,” Sombkesaid. “That will force more farmers to use highways to get around.”
“Depending on the weather, the planting season can stretchwell into May in many parts of South Dakota, so there will be largepieces of farm equipment out on the roads for weeks yet, and driv-ers just need to be aware that they’ll most likely encounter thesefarmers and ranchers on the roads,” Sombke said.
SAC Announces Summer Hours To BeginThe Summit Activities Center will be closed Monday, May 31, in
observance of Memorial Day. Summer hours at the SAC will begin on Saturday, May 22, and will
be the following: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays;and noon-6 p.m. Sundays.
For further information, call 668-5234 or stop by the SummitActivities Center at 1801 Summit Street, Yankton.
■ Get Updates At Yankton Online (www.yankton.net)
YOU’RE NEWS!The Press & Dakotan
Richard StormVERMILLION — Richard
“Dick” Laren Storm, 82, ofVermillion died Friday, May 14 atSanford Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Dick was born Feb. 11, 1928 inGregory, SD to Fritz and Vera(Troutmann) Storm. He graduat-ed from Coleridge, Ne HighSchool in 1945. He served in theUS Army during the Korean War.He graduated from the Universityof South Dakota (B.S, M.S.) andwas employed by Honeywell as a
sales engineer. He married LucilleC. (Olson) Johnson on May 4,1957. In September of 1957 theymoved to Vermillion where hewas employed at the Universityof South Dakota until he retired.
He is survived by a daughterJill Storm of Sioux Falls, SD; oneson John (Maureen Cashin) ofVermillion, and daughter SusanStorm-McDowell (JamieMcDowell) of Sioux Falls, SD. Alsosurviving him are four grandchil-dren; Daniel and Eric Storm,Sasha and Maya McDowell, and
two step grandchildren; Patrickand Peter Haught. He was pre-ceded in death by his wife of 52years, Lucy Storm, his parents,two brothers and his sister.
Funeral services will be 10:00a.m. Wednesday, May 19 2010 atTrinity Lutheran Church inVermillion, SD with burial to fol-low at Bluffview Cemetery inVermillion.
Visitation will be Tuesdayevening from 6-8 p.m. with thefamily present at Hansen FuneralHome in Vermillion.
For online condolences andobituary, please visit hansenfu-neralhome.com.
Yankton Press & DakotanMay 17, 2010
Andrew KlugST. HELENA, Neb. — Andrew
A. “Andy” Klug, 80 of St. Helena,Neb., died Sunday (May 16, 2010)at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital,Yankton.
Funeral services are at 10:30a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family(Immaculate Conception)Catholic Church, St. Helena, withthe Rev. Eric Olsen officiating.Burial will be at the Immaculate
Conception Cemetery, St. Helena,with military services by theWynot American Legion Post 31.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesdayat the church, with a Vigil Serviceat 7 p.m. Visitation will continueon Wednesday at church onehour prior to services.
Arrangements are under thedirection of Wintz Funeral Homein Hartington. To send an onlinesympathy card, go towww.wintzrayfuneralhome.com.
Raymond CahoyTABOR — Raymond J. Cahoy,
66, of Tabor died Sunday (May 16,2010) at Avera Sacred HeartHospital, Yankton.
Arrangements are pendingunder the care of Opsahl-KostelFuneral Home and Crematory,Yankton.
Mary MartinMary Martin, 90, of Yankton
died Sunday (May 16, 2010) sur-rounded by her daughters at herresidence after a lengthy illness.
Arrangements are pendingwith Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Homeand Crematory, Yankton.
Mary BouzaFuneral services for Mary E.
Bouza, 72, of Tripp will be heldat 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May18 at Frieden’s ReformedChurch in Tripp with Rev. GregWay officiating. Interment willfollow in Gracehill Cemetery,Tripp.
Visitation will be held onMonday from 3:00 p.m. until8:00 p.m., with the family pres-ent to greet visitors from 6:00p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at theGoglin Funeral Home in Tripp.
Mary passed away on Friday,
May 14, 2010 at the GoodSamaritan Society of Tripp.
Online condolences may besent at www.goglinfh.com.
Ed ZimmerHARTINGTON, Neb. — Ed
Zimmer, age 73 of Hartington,Nebraska died on Saturday, May15, 2010 at the Avera SacredHeart Hospital in Yankton, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial willbe on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at10:30 a. m. at Holy TrinityCatholic Church in Hartingtonwith the Rev. Jeffery Loseke offi-ciating. Burial will be in the St.Michael’s Cemetery inHartington.
Visitation will be at church onMonday from 3-8:00 p.m. with aVigil Service at 7:00 p.m.
Arrangements are under thedirection of the Wintz FuneralHome in Hartington. To send anonline sympathy card, go towww.wintzrayfuneralhome.com.
Pallbearers will be JeffZimmer, Tom Zimmer, DaveZimmer, Ryan Zimmer, BruceWieseler, and Trevor Wieseler.
Ed Zimmer was born on
November 2, 1936in Pierre, SD toFredrick R. andA n t o i n e t t e(Fischer) Zimmer.Ed’s familymoved toHartington in1939. He graduat-ed from HolyTrinity HighSchool in 1954 where he was thefirst All-State basketball playerselected from Holy Trinity. Heattended Regis College inDenver, CO and the University ofSouth Dakota. Ed served in theU.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. Hewas united in marriage toMarilyn Haberman on June 10,1961 at Holy Trinity CatholicChurch in Hartington. Ed workedfor the REA from 1961-1980.From 1980-1991 Ed and Marilynowned and operated Ed’s DriveInn. From 1987 to 2009 he drovea bus for special needs students.He was on the Board of Directors
for the Hartington TelephoneCompany for 37 years. He alsoheld on hour of PerpetualAdoration for several years atHoly Trinity Catholic Churchwhere he was a member . Ed wasinvolved in the Ministry ofPraise for several years. Heenjoyed golf and the sing a longsthat followed. He loved his timespent on the front and backporch. Ed was an avid ChicagoBears fan. He enjoyed attendinghis kids and grandkids activitiesover the years.
Ed is survived by his wife of48 years, Marilyn of Hartington;five children and their spouses,Jeff Zimmer of Sioux Falls, SD;Paula and Bruce Wieseler ofHartington; Tom and PamZimmer of Emerald Isle, NC;Dave and Renae Zimmer ofKearney, NE; Ryan Zimmer ofAshland, NE; 6 grandsons,Nathan Wieseler, TrevorWieseler, Colby Wieseler, ConnorWieseler, Austin Zimmer, and
Nolan Zimmer; 3 granddaugh-ters, Cassidy Zimmer, KamrynZimmer, and Madison Wieseler;twin sister, Carol Nemitz ofRaleigh, NC.
He was preceded in death byhis parents Frederick andAntoinette Zimmer; sister JoanFrerichs; grandson RossWieseler; granddaughter SarahWieseler; father-in-law LeonardHaberman; mother-in-law MaryHaberman; 2 brothers-in-lawJerome Noecker and JerryHaberman; sister-in-law JeanMuilenburg.
Yankton Press & DakotanMay 17, 2010
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O B I T U A R I E S
Plain Talk Columnist Wins First Place In Competition SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Paula
Damon, columnist for TheVermillion Plain Talk, won firstplace in the 2010 South DakotaPress Women (SDPW)Communications Contest.
Damon’s winning entries wereselected from her weekly column“My Story Your Story.” Judgesevaluated her work in four cate-gories: Humorous, General,Informational and Specialized.
Taking the top spot in SouthDakota were her articles “Sea
shells, cock-leshells, she onlysays the words”and “Her front, herback, her insidestransmit hope.”Also winning FirstPlace were hercolumns “It’s goingto be a great daybecause I’m givingit all away” and “Secrets of analternative lifestyle revealed.”Damon also received Second Place
for her Humorous entries andHonorable Mention for her articlesin the Specialized category.
First-place winners advance tothe National Federation of PressWomen (NFPW) CommunicationsContest for judging. National win-ners will be announced inSeptember at NFPW’s annual con-ference in Chicago.
In 1993, Damon’s writing wonFirst Place nationwide in theNFPW Communications Contestand throughout the years, she has
won numerous writing awards inIowa Press Women and SDPWCommunications Contests.
In her role as director of mar-keting and communication atBriar Cliff University, Damonoversees marketing and commu-nications for the University. A res-ident of Southeast South Dakota,she holds a bachelor’s degree inmass communications and a mas-ter’s degree in English from TheUniversity of South Dakota,Vermillion.
Damon
