Osceola, Wis.: Edwin Wolff of Osceola and formerly of Anoka, Minn., and Jamestown, N.D., died Friday, July 19, 2013, at Christian Community Home at age 84.

 Edwin was born May 8, 1929, in Forbes, N.D., to Jacob and Mary Wolff. On Jan. 17, 1959, he married his wife Esther at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Ellendale, N.D. Both he and Esther worked at the State Hospital in Jamestown. They then moved to Anoka and Edwin worked as a machinist for 28 years. In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars, snowmobiling, boating, jogged until he was in his late 70s and played accordion in several bands.

 Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Ernest Wolff and Emil Wolff; sister, Ann Schlosser; and nephew, Kenneth B. Brandenburger.

 He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Esther; daughter Inez (Jeff) Reardon; granddaughter, Lydia G. Reardon; grandson, Jacob L. Reardon; nephews: Willard (Beverly) Wolff, James (Ethel) Wolff, John H. Schlosser, Gary E. Schlosser and Walter Wolff; nieces: Karen (John) Brotzel and Betty Wolff; and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.

 Visitation will be 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2013, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m., at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola.

 There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at the Ellendale City Cemetery in Ellendale.

 Memorials suggested to the Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org

Victorville, Calif.: Ellen Bertha Hall (Buntrock), born Aug. 17, 1924, outside of Columbia, died peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2013, in Victorville.

 Ellen was the fourth child of Ernest and Selma Buntrock of Columbia and was predeceased in death by her former husband, Keith Hall; by brother, the Rev. Orville Buntrock; brother, Harold Buntrock; sister, Ruby Buntrock Mueller; and brother, Darwin Buntrock.

 She is survived her daughter, Nyona Sims; two grandsons: David and Michael Sims; and two great-grandchildren: Christina and Noah Sims.

 Ellen graduated from Columbia High School in 1942 and moved to California in 1944. Ellen lived for over 60 years in Long Beach, Calif. Her daughter, Nyona Sims, has said that Ellen was one of the hardest workers and one of the best caregivers that she ever knew. Nyona suffered from rheumatic fever in her early years and Ellen nursed her through the illness. Ellen worked as a bookkeeper for a Dodge car dealership for almost 15 years. In the late 1960s, Nyona convinced Ellen to take a class in shorthand and computer programming with her, which they both completed successfully. Nyona got a job with McDonnell Douglas in Huntingdon Beach and Ellen got a job with McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach. Ellen had a strong Christian faith and attended Bible study classes for many years with her neighbor, Martha Blythyn. Ellen was often in South Dakota, especially in the late 1980s when her mother, Selma Buntrock (Podoll), was in poor health. Ellen's favorite sport was long distance telephoning, as she loved to keep in touch with local South Dakota news.

 A funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Tom Schilling on Monday, July 15, 2013, at the Victor Valley Mortuary Chapel. Glenda Buntrock Harriston (daughter of Harold Buntrock) placed the Buntrock family Bible on Ellen's casket at the service. Roland Mueller of Seal Beach, Calif., an elementary school classmate of Ellen, attended the funeral service. Ken and Barbara Buntrock of Hingham, Mass., also attended.

 Condolences can be forwarded through Ken Buntrock at 47 Clubhouse Drive, Hingham, MA 02043.

Frederick: On Nov. 1, 2012, an angel left our world. She was born as Jane Helen Beatrice Jarvi on March 10, 1923, along with her twin sister, Bernice.

 Beatrice is preceded in death by her two brothers: Willie and Melvin Jarvi; and her twin sister, Bernice Witt.

 She is survived by her older sister, Phoebe Forster of Lake Worth, Fla.; and her sister-in-law, Caroline Jarvi of Aberdeen; her son, Neil Niva of Bay Point, Calif.; her daughter and son-in-law, Lana Niva Rocha and Bill Rocha of Walnut Creek, Calif.; her grandson and his wife, Justin and Leah Seabrook-Rocha; and her grand-daughter, Ashley Lia Rocha.

 Beatrice was born and grew up in Frederick, South Dakota. She went to college in Minneapolis, Minn. In 1947, she married Nilo Niva. They worked as butchers for the town of Frederick. The family moved to California in 1955. In 1965, Beatrice got married a second time to Robert P. Moresi and was married to him for 35 years. Beatrice worked for the Clorox Company for over 30 years before retiring in 1989. She then enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with all her many friends and family.

 Beatrice will be missed because she was truly loved by all who knew her.

 A graveside burial will be held at the Savo Cemetery in Frederick on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at 10 a.m.

 There will be a reception at the Senior Citizen Hall in Frederick following the burial.

 The funeral service for Harvey Olson, 93, of Ipswich is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Richland Wesleyan Church, rural Mina, where Harvey was one the first children to be baptized. The Rev. Ron Wickard will lead the worship. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Aberdeen.

 Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Gramm Funeral Home in Ipswich, and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.

 Harvey was born in Aberdeen, S..D, on Oct. 11, 1919, to Robert and Minnie (Rohr) Olson. He was raised on the farm that his grandfather had homesteaded east of Ipswich, S.D. Harvey attended Union Township country school and then Mina High School, before continuing the family's work on the farm.

 Harvey married LaVonne Oas on July 19, 1942. They made their home on the Olson farm. Harvey proudly continued farming with his brother on the homestead. He and LaVonne raised their seven children on the farm. Besides all the farm work and his active relationship with his children, he also gave back to his community with a sense of pride. He had served on many area civic and service boards and committees. Most notably, Harvey served on the Edmunds County Commission and had also served as a magistrate in Edmunds County.

 While his passion was farming, he had a keen interest in law enforcement and was proud that all of his sons had worked in law enforcement. Harvey found joy in turning his farm over to his sons in the late 1970s so that the family farming tradition could be carried on.

 While maintaining a watchful eye on the farm, he also enjoyed hunting and fishing, and any other activity that brought family and friends together. He and LaVonne kept an open door to any and all who wanted to stop by, and serving an extra meal was never a burden to either of them.

 Harvey had experienced many life tragedies, with the loss of children and grandchildren, but he remained focused on life and graciously, with a kind heart and gentle way and LaVonne at his side, inspired those around him to love one another first. His joy in life was really found in love for family and friends, not in worldly possessions. With a smile and chuckle, Harvey left this world and those who knew him just a little bit better.

 Harvey died Friday, July 19, 2013, the day of his 71st wedding anniversary, at Sanford Hospital in Aberdeen.

 He is survived by his wife, LaVonne, of Ipswich; sons, Robert (Patricia) Olson, Larry (Susan) Olson and D. Mike Olson, all of Ipswich; 20 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Albert (Elaine) Olson of Aberdeen; son-in-law, Ken of Mina; daughter-in-law Dorothy of Sacramento, Calif.; and nieces and nephews.

 His parents; children, Richard, Peggy, Patricia and Nancy; granddaughters, Tammy and Jennifer: and great-granddaughter, Kayla, preceded him in death.

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 Wayne A. Lewis, 62, of Redfield died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. His memorial service will be Thursday, July 25, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. The Rev. Brian Wasmoen will officiate.

 Cremains burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, with military rites. There will be a time to visit with the family on Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home.

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 Funeral service for Clifford Benson Jr., 82, of Sisseton will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Sisseton.

 Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Cahill Funeral Chapel, and one hour prior to the funeral at the church on Thursday. Cahill Funeral Chapel, Sisston, is in charge of arrangements.

 Lorraine Lickness, 83, of Waubay died Sunday July 21, 2013, at her home in Waubay.

 Services are pending with Fiksdal Funeral Service of Webster.

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 Joyce Matheny, 85, of Mobridge passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Mobridge.

 Arrangements are pending with Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.

 Dolores Worth, 89, of Gettysburg died Saturday, July 20, 2013, at the Avera Gettysburg Hospital.

 Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg. Burial will follow in the Gettysburg Cemetery, directed by Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 22, at the church, with a 7 p.m. prayer service.

 Dolores was born April 20, 1924, to James and Florence (Nystrom) Sutton. She grew up in the Little Bend area. Around 1940, she moved with her parents to a farm west of Agar. She graduated from Pierre High School and Northern State Teachers College, Aberdeen. She taught school before moving to Huntington, Calif., where she worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and spent two years with the United Service Organization. In 1946, she returned to South Dakota, where she met Derwin Worth. They were married on Sept. 3, 1946, in Sioux Falls and moved to the farm on the Missouri River in 1947.

 Shortly after Derwin's death, Dolores moved into Gettysburg, living at the Getty Apartments, the Villa Apartments, and Oahe Manor, where she resided until her death.

 Dolores was a member of the SD Extension Homemakers Club, the Eastern Star, the United Methodist Church, VFW Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Medicine Rock Senior Citizens, the SD Cowbelles, and the Hospital Auxiliary.

 Dolores loved to bowl and was an avid bowler until shoulder and knee problems forced her to quit. She enjoyed cooking and baking and various crafts from leather tooling to candle making. She spent many years on the road, driving her sons to baseball games, 4-H meetings and other activities. She loved to travel and spent several summers touring the United States through Extension trips.

 Memories of her life will be cherished by her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Dave and Gail Worth of Eagle River, Alaska, and their sons John, Sioux Falls, and James, Eagle River; Dolan and Susan Worth and their children, Bart (Carmen) Worth, Gettysburg, Heather (Mick) Kennedy, Harrisburg, and Mandy (Aaron) Walberg, Aberdeen; Delvin and Rene Worth and their children, Elissa (Mitch) Stevens, Roseau, Minn., and Jay Worth (Angela Hiles), Gettysburg; Danny Worth and Dale Worth, Gettysburg. Nine great-grandchildren are richer for having shared her life: Paige and Preston Worth, Alexis Neugebauer and Kaci Kennedy, Aaron, Russell, and Madelyn Walberg, Rose and Bodhi Stevens; and one great-great grandson, Cayden Neugebauer; her brothers: Jim (Julie) Sutton and Lyle (Deanna) Sutton, Onida; two nieces and two nephews.

 Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, and one niece.

 In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to be directed to the Gettysburg United Methodist Church Building Fund.

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 Funeral service for John A. Peldo, 82, of Frederick will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2013, at Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory in Aberdeen.

 Burial will be in Wayside Cemetery, rural Frederick, followed by fellowship at Frederick Community Center.

 Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.  

 John died July 21, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Ipswich.         

 Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with arrangements. 

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Mass of Christian burial for Elizabeth Louise "Betty Lou" Drapeaux, 84, of Monticello, Minn., and formerly of Aberdeen, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 409 Second Ave. N.E., Aberdeen, with Father J. Joseph Holzhauser officiating.

 Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery following the service.

 Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.

 Friends may sign her online guestbook at schriversmemorial.com.

 Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the mortuary. There will be a liturgical wake service at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening.

 Betty passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2013, in Buffalo, Minn. During Betty's final days, she received loving and gentle care from the staff at Lakeview Living Center and Guardian Angel Hospice in Buffalo, Minn. We will be eternally grateful to them. They are in the process of building a new hospice home in Buffalo. The family prefers memorials to go to the Wright County Community Health Foundation to assist in this project.

 Elizabeth Louise LeBrun was born Nov. 6, 1928, (election day - Herbert Hoover elected) to Fred and Sara (Gourneau) LeBrun in Fargo, N. D. Betty was of French and Chippewa descent and was raised on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indian Reservation. She attended school and graduated from Turtle Mountain High School in 1946. She furthered her education at the Minneapolis Business College. Betty held various positions with the Bureau of Indian Affairs until she retired as a budget analyst in 1990.

 On Sept. 1, 1955, she married Richard "Dick" Drapeaux in Belcourt, N.D. They lived in Belcourt; Fort Totten, N.D.; New Town, N.D; and moved to Aberdeen in 1969, where her husband was employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

 Betty was a devoted wife and mother, raising four sons and one daughter, as well as maintaining a career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She always provided an example of love, caring and kindness to her family, friends and all those she met. She was known as a tremendous cook, especially famous for her potato salad and Boston baked beans. Betty will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her family and many friends. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Monticello, Minn.

  Betty is survived by five children: one daughter, Gerianne (Steve) Pfeiffer, Aberdeen,; four sons: Darryl (Mary) Drapeaux, Frederick, Md., David Drapeaux, Bismarck, N.D., Terry Drapeaux, Monticello, Minn., and Robert Drapeaux, Wahpeton, N.D.; one sister, Mamie LaFromboise, Monticello, Minn.; one brother, Reggie (Doreen) LeBrun, Rapid City; 14 grandchildren: Tara Drapeaux, Shane Drapeaux, Yvette Drapeaux, Elizabeth Drapeaux, Joseph Drapeaux, Sarah (Mike) Monahan, John (Riley) Pfeiffer, Max Pfeiffer, Sam Pfeiffer, Jennifer Drapeaux, Charlie Drapeaux, April Drapeaux, T.J. Drapeaux, and Brandon Payer; and 12 great-grandchildren.

 Betty's parents and husband preceded her in death.

 Vivian Alice Meyer passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Fall River Hospital in Hot Springs.

 Vivian succumbed from complications associated with Parkinson's disease, which she lived with for over 20 years.

 Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at St. Laborious Catholic Church in Polo with Fr. Christopher Hughes officiating. Inurnment will follow services at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Polo.

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 Ronald D. Wolf, 56, Belle Fourche, formerly of Aberdeen, died Saturday, July 20, 2013.

 Survivors include his wife, Diane Wolf; son, Ryan Wolf; daughter, Stacy Wolf; and brother, Allen (Mary) Wolf.

 Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a celebration of life at 6 p.m. July 24, 2013, at the AmericInn in Belle Fourche, with Chaplain Randall Bradley officiating.

 A second service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Zion Lutheran Church in Aberdeen.

 Richard Bruce Halder, 76, of Aberdeen passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.

 His memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2013, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen.

 Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service, at the mortuary, on Friday.

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 Wesley R. "Wes" Spear, 102, of Oakes, N.D., passed away July 21, 2013, at the Oakes Community Hospital.

 He was born on March 9, 1911, in Hudson Township near Oakes, N.D., to Howard H. and Minnie (Koch) Spear. Their home was the former Hudson Stage Coach Inn, which has been moved to a farmsite nearby. Wes received his elementary education in Hudson School and graduated from Oakes High School, with the class of 1929. He worked with his father on the farm until the fall of 1933, when he began working for Emil Tedin as a welder and mechanic. In the spring of 1934, Wes began working for A.O. Foster Company at the Pure Oil Station and in 1935, as parts man and car sales at Foster Chevrolet Inc.

 Wes was united in marriage to Yordis Olsen of Frederick, S.D., on Sept. 4, 1938. They continued to live in Oakes until 1943, when Wes returned to farming. He operated a threshing machine for two years before combines were used. In 1935, Wes was instrumental in organizing the James Valley Telephone Company, serving 18 farms. He was a 4-H leader for nearly 12 years, served on the school board of the Oakes Public School for eight years, and was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, serving as a council member on two different terms. Wes and Yordis retired from farming in 1976, but continued to live on the farm until January 1989, when they moved into Oakes. Wes became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society in 2009, to join his wife. Yordis passed away Aug. 12, 2010.

 He is survived by a son, Noel Spear, Oakes, N.D.; a daughter, Ethana (John) Zumpf, Miles City, Mont.; five grandchildren: Wesley (Jen) Spear, Kandythe (Scott) Zdep, Paul Zumpf, Steven Zumpf, Doreen (Dave) Withee; and seven great-grandchildren.

 He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Yordis; a son, Wesley Allyn; two brothers: Lawrence and Art; and two sisters: Marguerite Zieman and Grace Doggett.

 Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2013, from 9 to 10 a.m., with his memorial service to follow, starting at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Oakes. Burial will be at Oakes View Cemetery.

 An online guestbook may be signed at dahlstromfuneralhome.com

 Katherine Wald, 89, of Ellendale died July 22, 2013, at her home in Ellendale. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at St. Helena's Catholic Church, Ellendale, with Father John F. Kizito officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday at Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.

 Visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial is at St. Helena's Catholic Cemetery, Ellendale.

 Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel.

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 Funeral service for John A. Peldo, 82, of Frederick will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2013, at Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory in Aberdeen.

 Burial in Wayside Cemetery, rural Frederick followed by fellowship at the Frederick Community Center.

 Visitation will be Friday for one hour prior to the service.           

 John died July 21, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Ipswich.    

 John A. Peldo, son of Arthur and Hilma (Snellman) Peldo was born May 9, 1931, northwest of Frederick. This is where he grew up while attending country school, graduating from Frederick High School in 1949. He worked at J.D. Bowman Salvage Yard. When he was 19 years old, he lost his right hand in a corn picker accident.

 John was united in marriage to Connie Burow on Oct. 31, 1953, in Zion Lutheran Church in Ellendale. He continued working in agriculture industries, including running an elevator at Windship. In 1961, they began farming and in 1966, started farming in the Frederick area. They were general farmers raising small grains and livestock. John also ran a maintainer taking care of eight townships roads and clearing snow. In 1999, he retired from farming and running the maintainer. On June 8, 2012, John entered the nursing home.

 John enjoyed fishing, especially ice fishing. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elm Valley Community Club, and Charter member of Maud Evans Saddle Club and for 40-plus years he was the Osceola Township treasurer.

 John is survived by his wife, Connie; daughter, Kay Peldo of West Fargo, N.D.; son, Brian (Joyce Emerine) Peldo of Council Bluffs, Iowa; brother, Howard (Donna) Peldo of Sheridan, Wyo.; sister, Evelyn Hildebrand of Minot, N.D.; sister-in-law, Deb Post of Aberdeen; three grandchildren: Ryan, Trevor and Jennifer; and three great-grandchildren: Atley, Killian and Kincaid.

 His parents and one brother, Robert, preceded him in death.

 Casketbearers will be: Jeff Zinter, Chris Sumption, Tim Sheldon, Dennis Durheim, Gary Schlosser and Ryan Pagel.

 The family prefers memorials to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Building Fund.

 Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with arrangements. 

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 Marlene Van Orman, 73, of Mobridge died July 20, 2013, at Mobridge Regional Hospital.

 There will be no funeral service.

 Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Howard; brother, Gail Duerr; and sister, Marie Colby.

 Marlene liked flowers, rocks and going to thrift stores.

 Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 A small portion of a slough behind the Aberdeen post office was burnt in a Monday evening fire.

 Todd Salfrank, battalion chief of Aberdeen Fire and Rescue, said a tree also caught on fire and some smoldering branches had to be removed from it. Nobody was hurt as a result of the fire.

 The fire was reported at 5:10 p.m. near the bike path and behind the post office on South Fifth Street, Salfrank said. He said the area is surrounded by brush and cattails. A 50-foot-by-50-foot area burned, Salfrank said. Firefighters were on the scene until about 6:25 p.m.

 Cigarette packages and other garbage were found in the area, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation, Salfrank said.

 Richard "Dick" Bruce Halder, 76, of Aberdeen passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.

 His memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2013, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen, with Pastor George Aafeldt presiding.

 Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the mortuary on Friday.

 Richard Bruce Halder was born on Sept. 15, 1936, in LaMoure, N.D., the son of Martin and Agnes (Wollerman) Halder. He graduated from LaMoure High School in 1955 and then attended Wahpeton State School of Science, where he majored in printing. In addition to being a college student, Dick also worked weekends at The LaMoure Chronicle.

 He then moved to Spencer, Neb., and became employed with the Spencer Advocate, where he worked from 1957-58. It was there that he met and later married, Lanna Hartsock of Spencer in 1958. The couple, whose union was blessed with two children, Jacquelyn and Thomas, relocated to Ellendale, N.D., where Dick worked at the Dickey County Leader for 30 years before moving to Aberdeen in 1989. Dick spent 20 years working for Western Printing in Aberdeen before retiring at the age of 72. The word "retirement" didn't mean slowing down for Dick. He was constantly busy and filled every minute of every day with activities, including walks and biking, among many other things.

 Dick collected old tools as a hobby and attended many Tool Collector shows throughout the years. He was also an avid racing fan and seldom missed a Friday night race.

 Dick was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marilyn Quinlan of Berlin, N.D.

 He is survived by his wife and children, all of Aberdeen; one sister, Bonnie (Jerry) Haseleu of Litchville, N.D.; many brothers and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Dick will always be remembered for his warm personality and consideration for others.

 He was liked by all who knew him.

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