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Terry Moore, on the right, President of the American Creek Conservation District presents retiring board member Richard Reuer a plaque of appreciation.
Posted on Wednesday July 16, 2008 |
Well known Lyman County Conservationist retires from board
Submitted by ACCD Staff
In his 43 years governing the American Creek Conservation District, Richard Reuer has seen significant progress in natural resources management in Lyman County. When he retires this summer, Reuer will have helped guide the Conservation District and its constituents through multiple Farm Bills, new conservation programs, and improvements in forestry, tillage and grazing practices.
In 1965, Gilbert Wagner motivated Reuer to run for election to the American Creek Conservation District board of supervisors. Reuer was elected the board’s chair in 1969 and continued to serve as chair for 15 years. He represented the area’s conservation districts on the South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts board of directors from 1970 until 1986 and chaired the Association’s Forestry Committee. In the 1980’s, the South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture appointed him to the Big Sioux Tree Nursery Advisory Board which, at the time, was owned by the State of South Dakota.
Reuer resigned as a supervisor for the Conservation District after he won election to the Lyman County Board of Commissioners. He continued to serve the Conservation District as an advisor to the Board of Supervisors.
During his tenure, the Conservation District planted approximately 475 miles or nearly 5,200 acres of windbreak which equals about 2.2 million trees planted in Lyman County. In addition, he helped increase tree planting throughout the state through his legislative activities and work with the state Conservation Districts Association and the state’s tree nursery. The increased tree plantings improved livestock protection, wildlife habitat and reduced wind erosion across the state.
Trees and windbreak development are just the tip of the iceberg for the assistance Reuer provided to Lyman County and the American Creek Conservation District. Reuer helped the Conservation District grow and adapt to their dramatically increased role in assisting America’s farmers and ranchers as provided in the 1985 Farm Bill and those Farm Bills that followed. Richard assisted the Conservation District with countless education tours ranging from no-till to prescribed grazing and pest management to wildlife development.
For 63 years, Reuer and his wife Viola have ranched east of Reliance, raising six children. Several conservation organizations recognized them for their conservation efforts in range management and windbreak development. The conservation districts in the area recently elected to donate $1,000 to the Conservation Districts Endowment Fund in honor of Reuer’s service. In September at the conservation districts annual conference in Pierre, he will receive his plaque denoting his induction into the Endowment’s President Club.
Posted on Wednesday July 16, 2008 |
Obituaries
Agnes ‘Joni’ Johnson, 78
Agnes ‘Joni’ Johnson died Sunday, June 22 at the V.A. Hospital in Sturgis. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Friday, July 18 at Vivian Lutheran Church. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday, July 18 at the church.
Funeral services are at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Vivian Lutheran Church Burial will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Beaver Valley Lutheran Cemetery in Brandon.
Agnes “Joni” was born September 9, 1929 in Valley Springs, SD. She entered the Air Force on April 25, 1952 and served 20 years, where she rose to the rank of Master Sergeant, the highest rank a woman could achieve at the time. Part of her duties included managing 30 men in a parachute making, packing and repair shop—another almost unknown task for a woman at the time. Joni won an award for designing a safety device for the shop she managed.
She retired from the military in 1971 and bought a house in Petaluma, CA, a medium sized community 50 miles North of San Francisco. In Petaluma, she started an upholstery business which she continued in Vivian.
Joni moved to Vivian in 1993. She was the Assistant Postmaster from May 1997 until September 2005. Joni was an outstanding artist working primarily in oils. She was particularly proud of a painting of her dog, Buffy and the seascape painting which hung above her television set. She loved working in her yard and was seen frequently around Vivian on her lawnmower which she used not only to mow several lawns, but also for daily jaunts to visit the post office. She died with her best friend, Marlys Abels from Sioux Falls, at her bedside.
Joni deeply loved her many friends: Marlys Abels of Sioux Falls, Rita Tate of Astoria, Linda Perry (her good friend from the Vivian Post Office), Cora Jean Millard (her home health aide) Bill Du Bois of Marshall, MN, the Patrick brothers: Keith, Terry, Bob and Kevin, Lonis Wendt and Yvonne Huffman of Vivian, Eileen Jacobson of Valley Springs, several military friends in California and many others too numerous to mention. She is survived by her sister, Delores Wheeler, two nieces: Lori Shaffer of Rapid City and Debbie Neuberger of California; and two great-nephews, Dustin Shaffer and Trevor Shaffer.
Donald Uthe, 85 of Rapid City formerly of Presho died Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Services were 1:00 pm Saturday, July 12 at the Presho United Methodist Church Burial was at the Presho City Cemetery.
Donald was born on May 5, 1923 to Bert and Lydia Uthe. He grew up and attended school in Presho.
He worked most of his life as a farmer and handyman. Donald loved to play Chinese Checkers. He also took great joy in helping the residents in his apartment building getting them to and from their errands. One of his highlights was traveling to the local casinos in the hills with friends to spend the day. Other trips he would make would be back to the Presho area to visit Harrold Uthe and family and friends.
Donald is survived by his son Bill (Sheryl) Uthe of Rapid City, SD; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother Harold (Dallas) Uthe of Presho, SD one sister Dorothy (John) Headly of Rapid City, SD; sisters-in-law: Virginia Uthe and Eileen (Punky) Uthe both of Presho, SD and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years Norah Burton; second wife of two years Sarah Oien; son Jerry Uthe, parents Bert and Lydia Uthe and two brothers Vern and Delbert.
Isburg Funeral Chapel of Pierre has been placed in care of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.
David Edward Meyers, 70
David Edward Meyers, 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 18, 2008 after using some of his final breaths to pray the Lord’s Prayer.
A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, June 28 at the Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior in Green Valley, AZ.
David fought an eight year battle with cancer with out complaints. His faith, strength and love has been an inspiration to our family.
He is the hero of Joanne, his wife of 45 years; his children, Deron, Chad and Kathy; his grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and his sisters Norma Taylor, Presho, Ruth Rau and Kay McClanahan.
He is going to be missed but his spirit will continue to live through us.
Dad’s smile and contagious laughter created joy for everyone around him. We always knew we could find Dad in a crowded room by listening for his laugh.
Memorial gift checks may be written to MMRF. Checks and cash given to the family will be a contribution to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
Michael Garnos, 64
Michael Lee Garnos, Age 64, of Brookings, SD, died July 12, 2008, at the Brookings Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain, SD, on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at 2:00 pm, with burial in the Riverview Cemetery of Chamberlain. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services.
Michael Lee Garnos, the son of Noble and Mollie (Brozik) Garnos, was born August 30, 1943, in Winner, SD. This little blonde, blue-eyed boy grew up with a love of learning and dedicated his life to education.
In the halls of Chamberlain High School he met his future life partner. Naturally, his first date was taking her to a basketball game. Mike married Sandy Maurer on his 21st birthday, August 30, 1964, and they attended basketball games for almost 44 years. Our beautiful daughter, Michele, was born while we lived in Platte, SD, and she too spent many hours on the basketball court in Minnesota.
Mike began teaching and coaching basketball in Minnesota after graduating from Dakota Wesleyan University and continued earning degrees from Mankato State while eventually serving as Superintendent of schools. His Doctorate was earned from UNC-Greeley while serving as a high school principal at Douglas High School, Box Elder, SD. Then his dream job at SDSU came calling; an opportunity to teach Educational Leadership as a full time professor on campus. He stated many times how he loved going to work and being among wonderful colleagues and grad students. His career at SDSU had so many highlights, but receiving the award this spring of Professor Emeritus of Education was something he will always cherish.
Mike loved reading, all Jackrabbit sports, the Minnesota Twins, gardening, and life. He fought a courageous battle against cancer, but died July 12, 2008. Grateful for sharing his life are his wife Sandy; a brother Gary (Penny) Garnos of Englewood, FL, mother-in-law Adelma Burull, Chamberlain, SD, brothers and sisters-in law include Tom (Jane) Maurer of Madison, SD; Paula (Jim) Jandreau, Sturgis, SD; nieces and nephews: Gunnar & Shannon Garnos, and Heather (Kris) Mitchener, Kyle and Allison Maurer, and Kaycee, Clint, Chance, and Shea Jandreau; as well as many cousins and their families. Mike was preceded in death by a daughter Michele and his parents Noble and Mollie.
Posted on Wednesday July 16, 2008 |
Brandt Taylor of Presho was given the opportunity to take this aerial photo of the city of Presho by Dustin Smith on Friday, June 20, 2008. The picture is taken looking to the west.
