Births
Adam M.S. ’07 and Ladene (Stanec) ’04 Case, a boy, Kolsyn, born April 8, 2018. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Adam ’10 and ’13 and Nicole Foster, a girl, McKenna, born Nov. 2, 2017. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Adam ’11 and Amanda (Rosol) ’11/Pharm.D. ’13 Smith, a boy, Brayden, born July 7, 2017. They reside in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Adam ’12 and Sarah Wurr, a girl, Abigail, born July 27, 2018. They reside in St. Louis, Missouri.
Adam Severson ’09 and Lanie Grossenburg ’08, a girl, Mabel, born Jan. 10, 2018. They reside in Wayne, Nebraska.
Alissa (Jurgenson) ’09 and Cody Dyshaw, a boy, Luke, born Nov. 22, 2017. They reside in Montevideo, Minnesota.
Alyssa (Schut) ’13 and Arthur ’13 Valentine, a boy, born Aug. 24, 2017. They reside in DePere, Wisconsin.
Amy (Mammenga) ’08/Pharm.D. ’10 and James Ross, a girl, Harper, born June 27, 2018. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Andrew ’14 and Allyson Helmers, a girl, Nora, born June 12, 2018. They reside in Rhodes, Iowa.
Ann (Dykstra) M.S. ’07 and Christopher Fischer, a boy, Jorah, born Feb. 1, 2018. They reside in Rapid City.
Ashley (Kathol) ’11 and Brian Richter, a boy, Rowan, born July 18, 2017. They reside in Milford.
Brad ’05 and Sara Bies, a girl, Adelaide, born July 29, 2018. They reside in Yankton.
Brad ’12 and Laura (Schwengel) ’13 Kahler, a boy, Armin, born May 14, 2018. They reside in Colome.
Bradley ’07 and Emily Struck, a boy, Sawyer, born Aug. 26, 2016. They reside in Montrose.
Brianna (Graff) ’12/M.S. ’15 and Jim Sholly, a girl, Rebecca, born Feb. 27, 2018. They reside in Ventura, Iowa.
Brooke (Wolles) ’16 and Carl Johnson, a boy, Rhett, born May 25, 2018. They reside in Dell Rapids.
Chet ’07 and Maria (Benson) ’13 Vander Velde, a girl, Maggie, born Oct. 30, 2017. They reside in Sanborn, Iowa.
Chris ’11/Pharm.D. ’13 and Kristie Wolbrink, a girl, Thea, born April 12, 2018. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Colton ’12 and Maria (Skoglund) ’12 Buus, a boy, Eli, born Oct. 13, 2017. They reside in Canova.
Dave ’09 and Karli (Bird) ’15 Ellens, twins, Luella and Juliet, born Aug. 3, 2017. They reside in Madison.
Douglas ’03 and Amanda Schultz, a girl, Francine, born June 13, 2018. They reside in Laporte, Minnesota.
Evelyn Provell M.S. ’00 and Lawrence Beezley, a boy, Xavier, born April 17, 2017. They reside Rapid City.
Grant ’10 and Katie (Kraayenbrink) ’13/Pharm.D. ’15 Howe, a girl, Brinley, born Jan. 17, 2017. They reside in Hinton, Iowa.
Gus ’05 and Meganne Loneman, a boy, Jameson, born Feb. 22, 2018. They reside in Yankton.
Jake ’08 and Kara Terry, a boy, Henry, born Feb. 17, 2018. They reside in Elk Point.
Jeff ’03 and Krista (Johnson) ’09 Lepkowski, a boy, Wally, born Dec. 11, 2017. They reside in Chamberlain.
Jennifer (Lindner) ’13 and Jordan Collins, a boy, Charlie, born May 11, 2018. They reside in Watertown.
Kayla (Schlechter) ’07 and Josh Rensink, a girl, Amelia, born Dec. 19, 2017. They reside in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Kevin ’00/M.S. ’02 and Heidi Sackreiter, a boy, Zekiel, born Oct. 27, 2017. They reside in Brookings.
Kevin ’08 and Holly (Theede) ’10 Robling, twins, Reese and Sawyer, born Jan. 4, 2018. They reside in Pierre.
Kimber ’08 and Mike Palmquist, a girl, Airian, born June 7, 2018. They reside in Winfred.
Lacy (Northrup) ’08/M.S. ’16 and Andrew ’05 Maher, a girl, Piper, born Oct. 23, 2017. They reside in Brookings.
Lea (Gnat) ’07 and ’15/Pharm.D. ’17 and Brandon Telkamp, a boy, Hunter, born Aug. 2, 2017. They reside in Huron.
Lynn (Stoneburner) ’03 and Robert Mesteth, a girl, Taylor, born July 11, 2018. They reside in West Fargo, North Dakota.
Matt ’07/M.S ’09 and M.S. ’12 and Rachel (Poppinga) ’08/Pharm.D. Pajl, twins, Ben and Zoe, born June 26, 2018. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Megan (Pool) ’09 and Paul Johnson, twins, Hailey and Morgan, born April 19, 2018. They reside in Slayton, Minnesota.
Michael ’12 and Alexzandra Paulus, a girl, Maleah, born Sept. 18, 2017. They reside in Davenport, Iowa.
Michael ’12 and Emily (Parupsky) ’13 Henye, a girl, Eleanor, born June 24, 2018. They reside in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
Mitchell ’10 and Emily (Powell) ’11/M.S. ’13 Kranz, a boy, Jett, born May 28, 2018. They reside in Aberdeen.
Natalie (Lynn) ’11 and Kyle ’12 Bender, a boy, Elijah, born Oct. 25, 2017. They reside in Brookings.
Neal ’07 and Tara Bainbridge, a girl, Greta, born June 23, 2017. They reside in Ethan.
Patrick ’08 and Claudia (McIntosh) ’08/Pharm.D. ’10 Shaffer, a boy, Jordy, born May 3, 2018. They reside in Gregory.
Ryan ’08 and Blythe Dump, a boy, Bennett, born May 29, 2018. They reside in Chicago, Illinois.
Ryan ’12 and Jessica (VanOverschelde) ’12/Pharm.D. ’14, Redd, a boy, Renquist, born July 15, 2018. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Sara (Bittiker) ’06 and Siddig Mirghani, a boy, Ayden, born March 2, 2018. They reside in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Shawn ’13/Pharm.D. ’15 and Katie (Harrington) ’14 Voss, a girl, Ella, born April 10, 2018. They reside in Rogers, Minnesota.
Sheena (Hope) ’04 and Aaron Lewis, a girl, Gwen, born May 17, 2018. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Thomas ’06 and Kellie (Van Gerpen) ’09/M.S. ’11, Hauglid, a girl, Taylor, born Nov. 28, 2107. They reside in Lyons.
Travis ’04 and Samantha Wipf, a girl, Opal, born July 25, 2018. They reside in Huron.
Travis ’14 and Courtney (Earl) ’13 Jordan, a boy, Noah, born March 7, 2018. They reside in Pierre.
Travis ’14 and Kelsey (Bergquist) ’15, Buttke, a boy, Connor, born March 21, 2018. They reside in Twin Brooks.
Wedding
Jon Geffre ’17 and Kayla Landsman ’16, May 19, 2018. They reside in Bruce.
General
1963 M.S. Donald M. Ferguson’s book “Selected Early Creative Works: A Memoir†won the photography/art category of the 2018 San Francisco Book Festival. The festival gave honors to the winners at a reception in San Francisco in June. He resides in Costa Mesa, California.
1968 M.S. Harvey R. Levenson co-authored the revision of his textbook “Introduction to Graphic Communication,†which will be digitally enhanced. He resides in Pismo Beach, California.
1979 Mary E. (Holm) Jones presented at the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association’s annual conference in Winnipeg May 12. Her presentation “Suicide and it’s Aftermath†was chosen as a workshop. She resides in Sioux Falls.
1981 Christian Whelen has recently accepted the position of leading one of the top diagnostic microbiology labs in the Pacific region. He resides in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
1982 M.S. John B. Shultz has retired following 35 years as a biology instructor. He was selected as the 2018 Outstanding full-time Faculty Member at Southeastern Illinois College. He lives in Harrisburg, Illinois.
1983 Wayne J. Porter completed a 40-ton iron horse that stands over 40 feet in height that will be added to the Porter Sculpture Park along I-90 in South Dakota. He resides in Saint Lawrence.
1984 David J. Mahoney has been promoted to lead Dewberry’s alternative project delivery operating unit. He resides in Centreville, Virginia.
1989 Mark J. Connot recently became the Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada’s board chair for a two-year term. He resides in Las Vegas.
1997 Jennifer A. Tschetter joined the law firm Carlton Fields as a administrative and regulatory attorney. She resides in Tallahassee, Florida.
1997 Joel M. DeRouchey was awarded the 2018 Outstanding Extension Specialist Award from the American Society of Animal Science. He resides in St. Marys, Kansas.
1998 Kari L. (Sorensen) Gusso wrote her first memoir, “A Kingdom Far Away.†She resides in Sioux Falls.
2004 Diane K. Duin recently became the vice president of academics at Presentation College. She resides in Aberdeen.
2010 Rachel F. (Hohman) Gackle became the employee health and benefits consultant at Howalt+McDowell Insurance in January. Howalt+McDowell is a Marsh and McLennan Agency LLC company. She resides in Sioux Falls.
2011 Tanner C. Pruess finished first in the men’s regular 9-ball singles at the VNEA’s 38th Annual World Pool Championships. He resides in Rapid City.
Death
1943 (Aggie) Alice H. (Jessen) James of Tracy, Minnesota, April 28, 2018.
1943 Charles M. Fischer of Mansfield, Massachusetts, Aug. 11, 2018.
1944 Eugene V. Zettle of Verona, Wisconsin, Aug. 7, 2018.
1944 Lucille M. Gehring of San Antonio, Texas, July 6, 2018.
1945 Isla M. (Mikkelson) Bortnem of Montgomery, Minnesota, May 2, 2018.
1946 Lorraine M. (Schirmer) Bell of Lincoln, Nebraska, May 20, 2018.
1948 Clel R. Simpson of Norfolk, Virginia, June 4, 2018.
1948 Marvin L. Haag of Gettysburg, June 24, 2018.
1949 Barbara A. (Shaykett) Kiewel of Shakopee, Minnesota, March 14, 2018.
1949 Donald V. Eng of Grand Junction, Colorado, July 12, 2018.
1949 Shirley J. (Donnelly) Nelson of Sioux Falls, July 31, 2018.
1950 Mervin O. Guthmiller of Menno, May 3, 2018.
1951 Alfred E. Larson of Ogden, Utah, July 6, 2018.
1951 Eugene A. Erickson of Rapid City, May 20, 2018.
1951 Lillian C. Nelson of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, April 1, 2018.
1951/M.S. 1957 Wesley D. Dunlap of Bloomington, Minnesota, June 18, 2018.
1952 (Aggie) Duane D. Westergaard of Brandon, April 25, 2018.
1952 M.S. James J. Kiser of Ames, Iowa, July 14, 2018.
1952 Elroy Dragsten of Brookings, April 13, 2018.
1954 Cynthia D. Johansen of Visalia, California, July 3, 2018.
1955 Donald W. Eickman of Redlands, California, June 24, 2017.
1955 Jack C. Marshman of Sioux Falls, July 26, 2018.
1955/M.Ed. 1959 Sylvan D. Vigness of Flandreau, June 3, 2018.
1957 Charles L. Scofield of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, April 7, 2018.
1958 M.S. Hank N. Ziegler of Sioux Falls, June 26, 2018.
1958 M.S. Marles J. (Gilliland) Bartels of Pipestone, Minnesota, July 6, 2018.
1958 Richard V. Kleinjan of Arlington, July 31, 2018.
1959 M.S Wallace M. Brunswold of Deephaven, Minnesota, March 10, 2018.
1959 Benjamin C. Gabriel of Sargent, Nebraska, April 26, 2018.
1959 Eugene B. Bigelow of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, July 24, 2018.
1959 John C. Sater of Eagan, Minnesota, May 31, 2018.
1959 Leonard J. Spanjers of Refugio, Texas, March 15, 2018.
1959 Pauline W. (Neilan) Arends of Greenville, Illinois, June 28, 2018.
1959 Virgene (Westergard) Van Dierendonck of De Witt, Iowa, July 13, 2018.
1960 Eugene F. Felstehausen of Hoopeston, Illinois, April 22, 2018.
1960 Larry V. Detmers, 79, of Sioux Falls, Aug. 18, 2018.
1960 Loretta A. (Gerhold) Hanz of Corona, California, June 21, 2018.
1960 Mary H. (Wilhelm) Barrows of Clarksville, Tennessee, June 23, 2018.
1960 Richard W. Anderson of Cherokee, Iowa, July 28, 2018.
1960 Robert G. Raymond of Billings, Montana, Aug. 4, 2018.
1960 Verlyn E. Scott of El Cajon, California, May 19, 2018.
1960/M.Ed. 1969 Norris S. Meland of Wallace, July 28, 2018.
1961 Donald L. Hanson of Valley City, North Dakota, April 22, 2018.
1961 Noel L. Christensen of Loma Linda, California, July 4, 2018.
1962 Dennis D. Miller of Lufkin, Texas, Dec. 27, 2017.
1963 Garry D. Myers of Westlake Village, California, April 10, 2018.
1963/M.Ed 1970 David L. Hahn of Wall, July 18, 2018.
1964 Gerry D. Graff of Grass Valley, California, July 3, 2018.
1964 Jerry R. Tiahrt of Blackshear, Georgia, April 23, 2018.
1964 Robert L. Brooks of Brookings, April 30, 2018.
1964/M.S. 1966 Delvin D. Brosz of Pierre, July 13, 2018.
1965 M.Ed. Vernon R. Eggert of Howard, Aug. 26, 2017.
1965 Bernard B. Beer of Rapid City, Aug. 11, 2018.
1965 Donald C. Clauson of Ethan, Aug. 8, 2018.
1966 M.S. Robert C. Elmen of Sioux Falls, July 26, 2018.
1966 Wilbur J. Etbauer of Waldorf, Maryland, Aug. 2, 2018.
1967 M.Ed. Adelaide I. (Laux) Paradise of Alton, Illinois, June 24, 2018.
1967 Janice L. (Frantz) Eickman of Redlands, California, Nov. 7, 2017.
1967 Michael L. Olson of Newton, Iowa, July 23, 2018.
1968 David W. Kranz of Watertown, June 23, 2018.
1968 Dennis R. Etbauer of Mantorville, Minnesota, Jan. 14, 2018.
1968 Ronald A. Meyer of Windom, Minnesota, May 7, 2018.
1969 Suzanne K. Taylor of Algona, Iowa, Oct. 29, 2017.
1969 Terrance D. Brende of Marion, June 3, 2018.
1970 Myron A. Sommervold of Roseville, California, Dec. 19, 2017
1970 Stephen M. DeLay of Weston, Connecticut, July 26, 2018.
1970 Steven L. Stephenson of Rapid City, June 15, 2018.
1971 M.S. Douglas D. Groce of Madison, Aug. 12, 2018.
1972 James A. Donahue of The Villages, Florida, July 26, 2018.
1972 Nancy E. (Zingmark) Langenfeld of Sioux Falls, April 24, 2018.
1972 Robert G. Ellwanger of Rapid City, June 28, 2018.
1973 Carol J. (Gilbertson) Lehtola of Gainesville, Florida, Aug. 15, 2018.
1973 Diane Bartling of Sioux Falls, April 22, 2018.
1973 Elgene W. Jacobs of Edmond, Oklahoma, Aug. 1, 2018.
1973 Marvin L. Schlomer of Glenham, May 17, 2018.
1974 M.A. Terry L. Peterson of Rapid City, Aug. 17, 2018.
1976 M.Ed. Daniel J. Moran of Madison, Aug. 5, 2017.
1976 Lennis D. Baumiller of Gary, June 27, 2018.
1977 Mark E. Barnett of Bellevue, Nebraska, June 2, 2018.
1978 Debbie S. (Randall) Barnett of Aberdeen, Aug. 11, 2018.
1978 Kathy M. (Metzger) Trapp of Beavercreek, Ohio, May 22, 2018.
1979 Harlyn L. Threadgold of Brandon, May 26, 2018.
1980 M.Ed. Wayne L. Lopour of Burke, Nov. 24, 2017.
1981 Peggy A. Kessler of Valley Springs, May 4, 2018.
1982/M.S. 1990 Phyllis R. (Hannah) Kertzman of Rapid City, Nov. 4, 2017.
1985 and 1990 Gregory L. Lammers of Sioux Falls, May 9, 2018.
1985 Annette M. (MacDonald) Krueger of Arlington, Nebraska, April 22, 2018.
1985 Dennis L. Vander Griend of Wichita, Kansas, July 8, 2018
1985 Maxine A. (Swanson) Darnall of Brookings, May 21, 2018.
1988 Erik P. Apland of Annapolis, Maryland, May 14, 2018.
1990 Gayle Nikki (Dirkson) Porter of Mitchell, June 9, 2018.
1992 Denise R. Ross of Rapid City, July 20, 2018.
1993 Jamie L. Winter of Pipestone, Minnesota, June 16, 2018.
1996 Linda L. (Sellers) Rogge of Brandon, June 17, 2018.
1997 Galen K. Kopman of Vancouver, Washington, May 17, 2018.
2009 Alicia M. Kruger of Lincoln, Nebraska, June 4, 2018.
2011 Jason D. Niemann of Rock Rapids, Iowa, April 23, 2018.
Faculty Carol A. Wosje of Brookings, June 21, 2018.
Faculty Debra L. Archer of Brookings, April 30, 2018.
Faculty John H. Kitterman of Arlington, June 23, 2018.
Faculty Lawrence L. Peterson of Brookings, June 17, 2018.
Faculty Marilyn R. (Brown) Robbins of Brookings, Aug. 1, 2018.
Faculty Maynard Samuelson of Brookings, May 30, 2018.
