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Reinhold Eisenbraun
Funeral services were held January 30 for Reinhold Eisenbraun, long-time resident of Tripp County, at the Mason Funeral Home in Winner. The Rev. W. I. Snook officiated.
Mrs. Paul Larsen and Frank Richey sang, accompanied by Mrs. T. G. Weddel.
Pallbearers were Jack Peters, Harry Spangler, Donald Lewis, Robert Larsen, Paul Gierau and Vernon Jamison.
Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery at Springview.
Reinhold Eisenbraun, son of John and Rosie Eisenbraun, was born May 21, 1891, and died January 26, 1963, at the Baptist Hospital in Winner at the age of 71.
At the age of a year and a half he came with his parents to the U.S., settling near Naper, Nebr.
In 1910 they moved to Tripp County. He spent his entire life in the Paxton and Wewela communities.
He was united in marriage to Lydia Sandau at Winner on October 26, 1913. To this union four children were born: Mrs. Don (Lily) Youngberg, Loves Park, Ill.; Mrs. Harold (Twila) Zink, Wewela; Donald R., Houston, Tex.; and Mrs. Rolland (Betty) Kurzenberger, Springview.
Submitted By: Pennie Malenke
Robert Eisenbraun
Winner—Robert Eisenbraun, 70, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at the Royal C. Johnson Veteran’s Medical Center in Sioux Falls.
He was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Wewela. He worked on the family farm and attended country school. He joined the U.S. Army in 1952, and also served in the South Dakota National Guard.
He married Normanda Gunhammer. He worked in saw mills in the Black Hills and on farms. He last worked as a janitor at the YMCA in Sioux Falls. His wife died in 1978.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Eisenbraun of Winner; five grandchildren; and two sisters: Darlene Miller of Kennebec, and Toots of Minnesota.
Services begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mason Funeral Home in Winner with burial in Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Mason Funeral Home in Winner with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Submitted By: Pennie Malenke
Rosina Miller Eisenbraun
Rosina Miller Eisenbraun was born in Friedenthal, Russia, on November 12, 1858. There she grew to womanhood and on May 25, 1881 she was united in marriage to John Eisenbraun. They came to America in the year 1893 and made their home at Tripp, South Dakota for a short time, and then came to Naper, Nebraska. In 1910 they took up a homestead south of Colome (SD).
Her husband passed away in 1929. Grandma Eisenbraun then made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Litzo, south of Dallas (SD), until her daughter’s death. After that she stayed with he daughter, Mrs. Jens Fosse, at Colome, South Dakota, for a short time. She was with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Mulso, at Witten, South Dakota when she became ill on March 15, 1942 where she remained until January 26, 1944, after which she made her home with her son, Albert, north of Winner, until her death. She was bedfast for two years and nine months and during that time her youngest daughter, Emelia, of Chicago, Illinois, gave her tender care. Two children preceded her in death. Mrs. Eisenbraun was a good Christian mother and had the honor and respect of all. Eight of her grandsons are serving in the United States Armed Forces.
She leaves to mourn her departure six children; Mrs. Jens Fosse, Colome, SD, Mrs. Henry Mulso, Winner, SD, Reinhold, Wewela, SD, Albert, Winner, SD, Adolph, Colome, SD, Emelia, Chicago, IL; 32 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren besides other relatives and friends.
She attained the age of 86 years, 1 month and 12 days and passed away at 7:15 a.m., December 24th. Her death was due to old age infirmities.
Funeral services were conducted, Thursday, December 28, 1944, at 1 p.m. at Masons Funeral Home, and at 2:30 p.m. at Hope Evangelical Lutheran church south of Colome, with Rev. W. J. Oelhafen officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Source: Winner Advocate, 4 Jan. 1944, Pg. 1 Col. 6
Submitted By: Carol Jo Hossle
Adelbert A. Fettinger
Fettinger, Adelbert A., age 68, 815 E. Fourth St. died on January 4.
Beloved husband of Genevea; dear father of James E., Oakdale. brother of Tabea Eisenbraun, Winner, S. Dak.; and Meta Mitchell, St. Paul; also two grandchildren.
Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Margaret at Hope. Int. Elmhurst. Visitation 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at The Kenneth F. Spielman Mortuary, 344 W. University Ave. and at the church preceding service. Memorials preferred
(Note: Adelbert born 25 Feb 1906; died 04 Jan 1975, buried at Elmhurst Cem., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN)
Submitted By: Pennie Malenke
Ida Magdalene Fettinger
Funeral services were held in Trinity Lutheran Church here on Tuesday for Mrs. William Fettinger, 79, former resident of Witten.
She passed away December 22 at the home of her daughter in St. Paul, Minn., where she made her home in recent years.
The Rev. L. Wenzel and the Rev. Volkman, of Colome, officiated at the service, and burial was made in the Winner Cemetery.
Ida Magdalene Fettinger, nee Vinup, widow of the late Rev. Wm. Fettinger, was born June 27, 1870 in Cincinnati, Ohio. In her early childhood she and her parents moved to Sleepy Eye, Minn., and after her mother passed away, she made her home with her grandmother in New Ulm, Minn.
In 1889 she was united in marriage to Rev. Wm. Fettinger, and to this union eleven children were born, four of whom preceded her in death.
In 1928, a year after her husband’s death, Mrs. Fettinger moved from Witten to St. Paul.
She leaves to mourn her passing two sons, Theodore and Adelbert; five daughters, Tillie, Mrs. Tekla Schwarting and Mrs. Meta Mitchell, all of St. Paul, Mrs. Elsie Reinke, of Okreek, and Mrs. Tobea Eisenbraun, of Winner; two sisters; twenty grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
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Ida Magdalene Fettinger, nee Vinups, widow of the late Pastor William Fettinger, was born on June 27, 1870, at Cincinnati, Ohio. Here she was baptisted, and a few years later, together with her parents, located at Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.
When only ten years old her beloved mother was taken in death, and her grandmother, who lived at New Ulm, Minnesota, at the time, took Ida into her home. Here she received her Christian training, and later was confirmed by the sainted Pastor Chr. J. Albrecht.
On May 1, 1889, she was united in marriage to the Rev. William Fettinger, who was pastor at West Albany, Minnesota. During the following years they made their home at Morgan, Minnesota; Lanesburg, Minnesota, near New Prague; Lynch, Nebraska; and finally at Witten, South Dakota. During the many years of her husband’s ministry she proved herself a faithful helpmeet and a consecrated pastor’s wife. On November 12, 1927, her husband was called to his eternal rest, and within a year following his death she came to St. Paul, Minnesota, where she continued to make her home until the time of her death.
As a member of the Mount Olive Congregration she set a good example in faithful church and communion attendance, and also took an active part in the work of the church at home and abroad. For fourteen years she served as a member on the Visiting Committee of the Twin City Mission Society, calling regularly upon the sick in Ancker and the Veterans Hospital. She was also active in the Lutheran Children’s Friend Society.
On the morning of December 22, 1949, she quietly and peacefully departed this life, attaining the age of 79 years, 5 months and 25 days.
She leaves to mourn seven children (four had already preceded her in death): Theodore, Adelbert, Teckla, Elsie, Tillie, Tabea and Meta; two sisters, twenty grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
The funeral service was conducted at Mount Olive Lutheran Church by the undersigned on December 31, 1949. The interment took place on the following Tuesday at Winner, South Dakota.
“Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb.” Rev. 19, 9.
C. P. Kock.
Submitted By: Pennie Malenke
Ottilie E. Fettinger
Funeral services for Ottilie E. Fettinger, former Witten resident, were held at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday of last week. Burial was in Elmhurst Cemetery at St. Paul.
She died in St. Paul February 7.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Albert Eisenbraun of Winner and Mrs. Lyman Mitchell of St. Paul; two brothers, Theodore and Adalbert, both of St. Paul.
Ottilie E. Fettinger was born January 27, 1896 in Eden Township, Brown County, Minn., to Rev. Wm. & Ida Fettinger. She came to South Dakota in 1911 with her parents and lived at Witten.
In 1928, following the death of her father, she moved to St. Paul with her mother where she lived until her death.
She was a member of the Mission Auxiliary and Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. She was a matron at the Ramsey County Courthouse for the past 13 years.
(Note: aka “Tillie”; died 07 February 1959)
Submitted By: Pennie Malenke
William Theodore Fettinger
William Theodore Fettinger was born at Zell on the Attersee in Upper Austria on September 22, 1963.
After his confirmation an uncle urged him to study for the ministry. This he was willing to do, and therefore he enrolled in the Gymnasium at Passau, Bavaria. In 1886 after he graduated, he set out for Wittenberg, Germany. Here he became acquainted with other candidates for the ministry, he among whom were the pastors, P. Burkholz, Sr., and R. Heidmann of the Wisconsin Synod, H. Nitschke and E. Trapp of the Missouri Synod. It was the wish of these five men to serve the Lutheran Church in America.
In the summer of 1886, they therefore set sail for America, where they matriculated in the Seminary of the Minnesota Synod at New Ulm. In May, 1888, the departed brother took charge of his first parish, West Albany, Minnesota. The following year his marriage to Ida Vinup of New Ulm took place. To this union eleven children were born, three of whom preceded their father in childhood to the mansions above.
During his twenty-eight years in the ministry the deceased served the Lord at West Albany, Bremen, Eden, and New Prague, Minnesota. While a member of the Minnesota Synod he also acted as secretary for twelve years.
From Minnesota he transferred to Lynch, Nebraska, because of ill health. During this time he preached at several mission stations, McNeely and Witten, in Tripp County, South Dakota. Since the climate was beneficial to his health, he located there in 1911, and continued doing mission work at various places until 1917.
His parish included Witten, Winner, Jordan, Mission, Brunson and Hamill. In 1917, because of failing health, he reluctantly turned over his field to younger men.
For several years after his resignation he enjoyed fair health. Two years ago last February, however, he suffered a light stroke, followed by a very severe one two weeks later, when his life was despaired of. From this stroke he never fully recovered, although able to be up and about. His most ardent wish, expressed often, was to go to his Redeemer’s side. This wish was granted. Quick and unexpectedly sudden was his departure from this earth. Saturday evening, November 12, our Savior heard his prayer. The time of his sojourn on earth was sixty-four years, one month, twenty-two days.
Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased in Witten, South Dakota, Wednesday noon, November 16. Pastor W. Schaefer based words of comfort on John 11:11. The cortege then proceeded to Trinity Church at Winner where President J. Witt drew forth cheer and hope from the passage Matthew 25:21. Burial was made in the Winner Cemetery. Pastors of the Rosebud District acted as pallbearers.
The comfort of the bereaved is the knowledge that their loved one through the blood of Christ has entered into the joy of his Lord.
Submitted By: Pennie Malenke
Gail Flint
Gail Flint, former publisher of the Colome Times, died Oct. 21 from effects of a heart attack on Oct. 17. He would have been 99 years old on Dec. 26.
There was no service. He was remembered and celebrated at a small gathering at Royal Oaks where he resided in Sun City.
[Winner Advocate, Winner, SD, October 2011, submitted by RM, Winner Historical Society]
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Gail Flint, former publisher of the Yakima Valley Mirror in Zillah, the Toppenish Review, and the Wapato Independent, died Oct. 21 from effects of a heart attack on Oct. 17. He would have been 99 years old on Dec. 26.
Flint college degrees were in music and he was a high school band and choir director for years. But he grew up in a newspaper family. His father published a small weekly in South Dakota.
In 1951 Flint and his wife Gladys bought the Yakima Valley Mirror and published it 10 years before purchasing the Toppenish Review. A few years later they bought the Wapato Independent.
He served as president of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association in 1971.
During his publishing career, he helped found the Zillah Chamber of Commerce in the early 1950s, was a member of chambers of commerce in Toppenish and Wapato, was a member of the Zillah and Toppenish Lions Clubs, and served on many civic committees.
He kept his ties to his first love, music, by organizing and conducting a Zillah Community Chorus, and serving as choir director for several area churches, his last and longest service at the Toppenish United Methodist Church.
The Flints sold the newspapers to their son Jim and retired in 1965. They moved to Sun City, Ariz., where they enjoyed their retirement. Flint was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, about eight years ago.
In Sun City, he served as choir director for the Willowbrook United Methodist Church for 17 years and the Unitarian church for 10 years.
He was active all his life, living independently until he died. He walked daily, practiced the piano every day, and gave his last concert four days before his death.
There was no service. He was remembered and celebrated at a small gathering at Royal Oaks where he resided in Sun City.
[Review Independent, Published October 28, 2011, submitted by RM, Winner Historical Society]
Silas B. Goodin
Silas B. Goodin, an old homesteader and resident of Tripp county, died January 21, 1924, and was buried January 23.
Source: Winner Advocate 31 January 1924
Submitted By: Carol Jo Hossle
Irvin Gaughenbaugh
Irvin Earl Gaughenbaugh, 91, of Fremont died Sunday, July 4, 2010, in Aurora.
He was born April 1, 1919, in Gooby, S.D., to Minnie Mae Hockenbarry and Clark Nelson Gaughenbaugh. He was one of four children along with a brother, Woodrow Nelson Gaughenbaugh, and sisters, Nina Pearl Robotham-Jonas and Mabel Luella Robotham-Butterfield.
He graduated from Atkinson High School in 1936. His late wife Virginia graduated from Atkinson High School in 1938.
Irvin served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1946.
He married the former Virginia Dare Slaymaker on April 8, 1944, in Atkinson. To this union two children were born: a daughter, Peggy Lou, and a son, Lee.
Irvin and Virginia lived in Omaha, Wichita, Kan., and Council Bluffs, Iowa, before settling in Fremont. Irvin was a television repairman for many years until he sold the business and drove for Wells Fargo. He later retired and then worked at various part-time jobs before officially retiring at the age of 80.
Irvin is survived by: a daughter, Peggy Dudley (and her husband, Bob) of Aurora: a son, Lee Gaughenbaugh of Fremont; granddaughters, Tricia Dudley and Julie Dudley, both of Lincoln; grandson, Michael Dudley (and his wife, Molly) of Adams; brother-in-law, Lawrence Slaymaker of Atkinson; sisters-in-law, Avis Slaymaker of Fullerton, Jean Carlisle of Jonesboro, Ark., and Helen Slaymaker of Atkinson; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia; brother, Woodrow; and sisters, Mabel Butterfield and Nina Jonas.
The funeral will be 1 p.m. today at United Presbyterian Church in Atkinson with the Rev. Dean Seger officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Atkinson with military honors by the Atkinson Farley/Tushlas American Legion Post 86.
Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson is in charge of arrangements.
[FremontTribune, Fremont, NE, Published Wednesday, July 7, 2010]
Submitted by C. Danielson]
Helen Hann
Services for Helen Parisot Hann, 91, were held Jan. 11 at Immaculate Conception Church in Winner with Rev. Raymond Burger officiating, assisted by Brother Michael Caven. Burial was in the Winner Cemetery.
Visitation and recitation of the rosary were held the previous evening at Mason's Funeral Home in Winner.
Mrs. Hann died Jan. 7 at Mountain Vista Nursing Home, Wheat Ridge, Colo, following a short illness.
She was born Dec. 30,1891 in Somonauk, Ill., the daughter of Emile and Helen Mack Parisot.
She was united in marriage to Aloysius J. Hann and the couple moved to a farm north of Winner. In 1923, they moved to Winner, engaging in the dairy business for a short time. Mr. Hann then developed and became the superintendent of the Winner City Park until his retirement in 1952.
She was one of the early members of the Immaculate Conception Church, a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a Gold Star mother.
Survivors include one son, Claude A., Abilene, Tex., two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Winifred H.) Good, River Forest, Ill., and Mrs. Charles (Virginia) Herbison, Denver, Colo.; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Preceded her in death were her husband, a son, Roland, her parents, two brothers, Edward and John and two sisters, Katherine and Eugenia.
Source: Winner Advocate, Published Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1983
Amos Lee Harter
Funeral services for Amos Harter were held March 3 at the Assembly of God Church with Rev. David Nord officiating. Burial was in the Winner Cemetery.
Amos Lee Harter was born to Frank and Laura Harter in Randolph, Neb., on Dec. 8, 1899. He died Feb. 28, 1980 in Winner at the age of 80 years. His early childhood days were spent in Nebraska. They moved to Holabird in 1910. They moved from there to Witten.
On Sept. 12, 1923, he was united in marriage to Irene C. Burtz. They lived in the Witten, Winner, Bonesteel and Rapid City area. To this union seven children were born.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William (Iona) Kreuger, Payette, Idaho, and Mrs. Kenneth (Iva Lee) Meister of Winner; five sons, Fred of Patterson, Calif., Joe of Aurora, Colo., Stanley of Rapid City, and Bill of Garfield, Ark.; two brothers, Marlo of Witten and Walter of Winner; one sister, Mildred Boomer of Arvada, Colo., 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, a son, his parents, a brother, and two grandchildren.
[Winner Advocate, Winner, SD, Published March 12, 1980]
[Transcribed & submitted by Marilyn Burtz Estrada]
Irene Catherine (Burtz) Harter
Irene Catherine Burtz was born to Charles and Julia Burtz at Fremont, Nebraska, September 12, 1904. She died at Powell, Wyoming, August 20, 1965 following a lingering illness, at the age of 60 years, 11 months and 8 days.
Her early childhood was spent near Fremont, Nebraska. In 1909 she moved with her parents, a sister and a brother to a homestead in Pahapesto township.
On September 12, 1923 she was united in marriage to Amos Harter. They lived in the Witten, Winner, Bonesteel and Rapid City areas until 1964 when they moved to Deaver, Wyo. Mr. and Mrs. Harter were the parents of seven children. Two daughters, Mrs. William (Iona) Kreuger, Powell, Wyoming and Mrs. Kenneth (Iva) Meister, Winner, and five sons, Fred of Patterson, California, Joe of FT. Collins, Colorado, Stanley of Rapid City and William of Hollister, Calif.
She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Ardon and her father.
Survivors, include her husband, her six children, her mother, Julia Burtz of Millboro, two sisters, Leona Best, Millboro and Marcella Sterling, La Mirada, California, four brothers, LeRoy of Phoenix, Arizona and Raymond, Earl and William, all of rural Winner.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church with Rev. Earl Harper of Rapid City, Assembly of God Church in charge.
[Winner Advocate, Winner, SD, Published September 2, 1965,
transcribed & submitted by Marilyn Burtz Estrada]
Lucy Edith Eagle Hawk
IDEAL - Lucy Edith Eagle Hawk, Ideal, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at Winner Regional Healthcare Center.
Survivors include one brother, Moses Eagle Star Sr., Bull Creek; four sons, Clarence Eagle Hawk, Daniel Eagle Hawk and Burton Eagle Hawk, all of Winner, and John Eagle Hawk, Ideal; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A wake will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Winner Ideal Community Hall.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Winner Ideal Community Hall. Burial will be at Holy Spirit Cemetery in Ideal.
Mason Funeral Home of Winner is in charge of arrangements.
Source: Rapid City Journal, Published December 18, 2003
Lloyd Herron
Lloyd Herron, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Herron died last Saturday in Winner after being burned. Burial at Millboro.
Source: Winner Advocate, 16 February 1922
Submitted By: Carol Jo Hossle
Lester Jaynes
Mr. Lester Jaynes of Linden, one of the early homesteaders in southwest Tripp County, died of pneumonia on Saturday last, following on attack of Spanish influenza. Mr. Jaynes was a strong young man who died in the prime of life, being only thirty-one years of age.
Funeral services were held by the Rev. J. T. Gurney out of doors at the farm home and were attended by a number of friends of the deceased.
Interment was made in the Linden Cemetery. Mr. Jaynes leaves to mourn his loss, a wife and two children. The bereaved ones have the deep sympathy of their many friends in their sad affliction.
Source: Winner Advocate, Lakeview News, 12 December 1918, Pg. 6 Col. 2
Submitted By: Carol Jo Hossle
Helen Maxine Jensen
After only a few hours stay, the soul of Helen Maxine Jensen of Linden, was taken safe into the arms of Jesus.
On Sunday afternoon funeral services were held by Rev. James T. Gurney at the Linden cemetery, a good attendance of friends being present. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of their many friends in their hour of sorrow.
Source: Winner Advocate, Lakeview News, 9 August 1917, Pg. 8
Submitted By: Carol Jo Hossle
Colonel C. P. Jordan
COL. C. P. JORDAN BURIED LAST TUESDAY
MIGRATED TO ROSEBUD OVER FIFTY YEARS AGO
Was one of the Best Known of the Early Pioneers—Soldier, Merchant, Citizen.
Colonel C. P. Jordan, of Wood, passed away Monday, January 7, at a hospital in Pierre, S. Dak., where he was taken for surgical treatment. He was buried at Wood Tuesday afternoon.
Col. Jordan, as he was known over the west, was born in New York State and was 74 years of age. He migrated to the west early in life and was interested in many activities in the early history of South Dakota. He was a cousin of General Custer, who was killed in battle with a band of Indian warriors. He assisted Buffalo Bill to organize his first Wild West Show, and the friendship existing between them remained to the end of their days.
About 45 years ago Col. Jordan planted an apple orchard on his ranch south of Wood, which bore fruit abundantly and was one of the real show places of the Rosebud.
For many years he was chief clerk at the Rosebud Agency, which position he filled with credit until he resigned. He organized the Jordan Mercantile Company, with stores at several Indian stations over the Rosebud.
At the age of 61, he cast his first vote in Mellette County, at the time of organization, and was elected the first county treasurer of that county.
The last few years his health has been failing, and he spent part of each year at the soldier’s home at Hot Springs, S. Dak.
Several children survive him, his wife having died a few years ago.
Source: Tripp County Journal, Published on Thursday, 10 Jan 1924
Newspaper submitted by: Kevin Mapes
Fredrick Kaiser
WINNER - Fredrick Kaiser, 72, Winner, died Monday, November 7, 1994, at Winner Regional Healthcare Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Glenda Roth, Zell, and Kathy Wackell, Rapid City; two sons, Darrel Kaiser and Larry Kaiser, both of Winner; 13 grandchildren; three brothers, Henry “Heinie” Kaiser, Ruben Kaiser, and Arthur “Bud” Kaiser, all of Winner; three half sisters, Clara Vobr, Colome, Judy Swartz, Hamill and Ilene Kaiser, Redfield.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. CST today at Mason Funeral Home in Winner. Services will be at 11 a.m. CST Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Winner, with the Rev. W. H. Allwardt officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. CST at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in rural Colome.
Source: Rapid City Journal, 8 November 1994
Submitted By: Carol Jo Hossle
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Fredrick “Fritz” Kaiser, 72, of Winner, died Monday, November 7, 1994, at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, November 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Winner with burial at 1:30 p.m. today in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in rural Colome. Arrangements through Mason Funeral Home.
Fritz was born November 9, 1921, in Millboro to Jacob and Olga (Fredrick) Kaiser. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II serving in the European Theater. After his discharge, he returned to the area where he married Hazel Hrabanek on April 15, 1951. They farmed south of Colome. In 1965, he purchased Frontier Motors in Winner and moved to Winner shortly thereafter. He retired in 1979.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Winner. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4674 and the American Legion Clem Mortenson Post #169.
Surviving are four children, Glenda (Ralph) Roth of Zell, SD, Kathy (David) Wackel of Rapid City, Darrel (Deanna) Kaiser and Larry (Stephanie) Kaiser both of Winner; 13 grandchildren; three brothers, Henry “Heinie” Kaiser, Ruben Kaiser and Arthur “Bud” Kaiser all of Winner; and three half-sisters, Clara Vobr of Colome, Ilene Kaiser of Redfield and Judy Swartz of Hamill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Irvin Kaiser; and a sister, Edna Wicker; and a half-sister, Leona Ellis.
Source: Winner Advocate, 9 November 1994, Pg B-4
Submitted By: Carol Jo Hossle
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