Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1-7:00 P.M. to sign Ken’s register book and leave condolences for the family. His mother, Janice, said she knew by the time Dean was 10 that ranching was in his future. On Dec. 28, 1991, they had a second ceremony at the Arthur Baptist Church. He was then stationed at Ft. Riley in Junction City, Kansas. Bet’s tough, straight talk, no excuses philosophy was filled with love for many Custer County Bobcats over the years. He loved farming, ranching his Hereford cattle, and his quarter horses. Neil made his decision to farm and care for the land when his dad offered college funds or a tractor to Neil and his two sisters. They made their home on the ranch northeast of Arthur. The family invites you to attend a memorial service in Dean’s honor on Friday, August 7, at 10:00 a.m. at the Snyder ranch with Pastor Jenene Earl officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 5, at Riverwood Family and will resume at 10 a.m. Friday at Clear Branch until the time of service. Joe was born on July 25, 1924 in Somerset, NE to Joseph Jacob and Jessie Joy (Hughes) Estermann. He went peacefully surrounded by his daughter and a dear friend. On May 13, 1967, he was united in marriage to Linda Ann Gress at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Nebraska City and to this union four children were born:  Matthew, Paula, Joni and James. He honored the sacrifice of his mother and the work his father did to integrate schools in their community. Martinez, a resident of South Los Angeles, died of COVID-19 complications at California Hospital Medical Center on June 7. Neil and Jean were married for 63 years. He would receive the American Junior Hereford Association Advisors of the Year Award in 1995, American Hereford Association 50 Year Golden Hereford Breeder Award 2009, Minnesota Farm Family of the Year 2010 and was inducted into the Minnesota Hereford Breeders 2020 Hall of Fame. Harry was active in the community by serving on the Darrouzett Independent School Board for a number of years. His favorite times of the year were calving and foaling and the annual horse sale. To leave online condolences for the Harder family please visit our website at www.danekasfh.com. They were blessed with two children, Sheila Sue and Marlys Janeen. Jane was a Kappa Alpha Theta and a lifelong member of the Republican Party. She and John developed good relationships with others in the Hereford business and travelled to many different countries because of this. Jean (Bernasek) Priefert was born March 1, 1935 in Geneva, NE to James and Alba (Fujan) Bernasek. Todd is survived by his wife Sandy, parents, Ron and Lois Tegtmeier of Burchard, brother, Trent Tegtmeier of Lincoln, sister, Shawn Tegtmeier, of Norwalk, Connecticut; step-children, Quincie (Zach) Olberding, Prairie Village, KS, Gentry (Mark) Howell, Blue Rapids, KS, and Haden Botkin, Manhattan, KS; uncles, Russell Tegtmeier, of Burchard and Kermit (Sue) Svanda, of Nehawka, aunts, Clarice Tegtmeier of Lewiston, Julie Tegtmeier of Burchard, Donna (Bob Stepanek) Svanda, of DuBois, and Janet (John) Vetrovsky, of Pawnee City,  nephew, Kobe Hicks; niece, Kylie Tegtmeier; as well as many other cousins, relatives, and good friends. Your help was what did, and will continue to, hold his family together for many years to come. He went on to farm for 66 years in Rolette, Pierce and Bottineau Counties, retiring from the profession at age 85. Marvin’s formal education ended after graduation from Armour High School when he began farming, married our gift of a mother, and started his family. The family then moved to Boardman and ran the Wirth General Store. Richard J. Menke, age 92 of Fairbury, NE (formerly of Beatrice, NE)  passed away on July 24, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lincoln, NE. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am, Monday, February 8th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock. It wasn’t unusual to see her on the tractor, headed to the field. and Grace (LaBay) Crompton Waltman. Lois married Clarence Helms on February 16, 1944 at St. Matthews Church. Community Service was important to Jake. He is preceded in death by his wife Jean, parents and his brother Robert. He retired after he wore his knees out. Although successful raising cattle, Marv cared more about raising kids. Marti is preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Marcella, brothers Jerry and Randy Valek, nephew Jacob Valek, and brother-in-law, James Wilber. City. Del’s wishes were to be cremated and his ashes be spread on the big Polled Hereford pasture where the Pasque flowers bloom each spring. Over the years, hundreds of bulls were marketed well with the help of her gifted advertising. Phil was one of the founding members of the Utah Polled Hereford Association and served as a longtime president. Curtis enlisted in the United States Army in January 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alvin, five brothers; Glenn, Harvey, Harold (Lester), Arthur (Pete) and Irvin and one sister, Ella Kolsch. Morris drove to the farm daily until April of this year when his health failed and he was hospitalized at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, NE and O’Neill Care and Rehabilitation. Hours were spent at the kitchen table filling out registration forms, recording birth weights, and weaning weights. Funeral Services were Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Salem United Church of Christ Church, rural Steinauer, Nebraska. He has sold cattle in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America, Mexico, Canada and across the United States. John and his brother, David worked the ranch on shares for a couple of years. Dick and Patty found their forever dancing partner and were married that same year on November 24th. He went on to join the Army upon graduating high school. Dusty loved his boys and wife more than anything in the entire world. Dorothy was preceded in death by husband, Gerald Hoffman; father L.T. He participated in the initial amphibious assault on Bougainville in November of 1943 under intense enemy fire. He began his Hereford cattle herd in 1945, which grew over the next 53 years. The love of the outdoors started at a young age, hunting on the creek, learning to trap, and shooting with his brothers. As a role model to his four children and grandchildren, he passed along his thirst for knowledge and nurtured each of their unique paths. Tom is survived by two brothers, Jim Peckenpaugh, Carthage SD; and Bob (Nancy) Peckenpaugh, Carthage; five sisters, Helen (Jim) Heiter, Alexandria SD; Mary (Roger) Widman, De Smet; Magaret (James) Mourek, De Smet; Janice (Alan) Serfling, Madison SD; and Pat Peckenpaugh, Sioux Falls, SD; 15 nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews, and friend, Judy Fredrichs. In 1972, Smitty was instrumental in bring purebred Polled Hereford bulls from Canada to the United States. But, we also know how to make a smart remark, appreciate mountains, and speak up for what we believe, even when it isn’t popular. They were married on September 1, 1965, in Beach, ND. He has funded educational scholarships in Hyde County and at South Dakota State University. After the wedding they returned to Klamath Falls where Dorothy got a job teaching school, and John was assigned to a supply depot. Bill is survived by his wife, Verona, of Belle Fourche, SD; daughter Linda (Bill) Otis of Buckeye, AZ; son, Mark (Jo) of St. Onge, SD; 7 grandchildren: Taylor Vroman, Ryan (Kelcee) Vroman, Seth (Jen) Otis, Trent (Kim) Otis, Nikki Vroman, Lisa (Chance) Kvistad, Lona (Jake) Downs; 9 great-grandchildren: Jace, Mollee, Tyson, Reese, James, Kayden, Mylee, Harlan, Alexa. He loved kids, and developed a passion of helping and teaching kids to rope. Jane was one of the selected Drovers on the 1989 Montana Centennial Cattle Drive. She cared deeply about sports opportunities and education for girls. He was enjoying studying through the Timothy Pastoral Apprenticeship and was excited to be learning Hebrew and Greek. Jane married Norman Nevill Durham, her Bacteriology lab instructor, on July 26, 1952, in Muleshoe, Texas. After graduation Douglas enrolled in the Winter Short Ag Course at NDSU. One of his joys in life was taking care of his grandchildren and planning activities for them. He became part of the 114th Regiment, 44th Division and was assigned to A. Co. Curtis fought in the European Theatre and was awarded with three Bronze Service Stars and the Combat Infantry badge. He served 3 terms on the local school board as well. He spent most winter nights working on his masterpieces. In 1976 they moved to the Eggers' Homestead and continued to farm until the fall of 1986. The direct link for that page is www.facebook.com/PetersFuneralHomeSP. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Nunn Fire Department. Kenneth A. Carlsen was the third child and only son of Alfred and Vera Zeisler Carlsen. Dan Bohlman officiating. All the kids looked to Jerry as a big brother and friend. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Scotia. Del married Ruth Ablin in 1963 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. Committal will be Monday, September 17th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Harlowton Cemetery. They have four children; Tom, Pam, Gayle and Joe. Bill judged cattle in Canada, South America and in the United States including Hawaii. So, I didn't sleep very well.". He was honored to serve his country until his discharge in 1967 and remained on Standby Reserve until 1971. The Rev. He then went on to attend Iowa State University where he attained a degree in Animal Science and excelled as a member of the livestock dairy and meat judging team. She will be forever remembered by her husband Dan, son Cameron, and daughter Tobi of Belleville. Orville and Joan worked on Hereford farms and ranches in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Nebraska before starting their own business, Wishbone Herefords, in 1964 in the Nebraska Platte River region. He also took longer trips from time to time. He was able to roam the fields and pastures throughout his youth anchoring his foundation. In 1987, the First National Bank of Spokane awarded him the grand champion award for a load of yearling steers. Unfortunately their little sister, Becky, was the brunt of many tricks and jokes, always in fun because his siblings were very dear to him. Through the years he won many state and national awards including a trip to National 4-H camp in Washington, DC. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 10:30 am at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in North Platte, NE with Pastor Bob Deardoff officiating. He was a recent 2020 graduate of Central Valley High School. He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral services will be Friday, December 22, 2017, beginning at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield with Reverend Paul Graham officiating. Following his military commitment, Jim returned to continue ranching with his father. Bet enjoyed basketball and football– especially Bobcat Basketball, March Madness, and Joe Montana. They moved to the Ed Nessan farm in 1946 where they farmed as well as milked cows for 29 years. "They've been waiting for this for 11 months man," said Pleasant Valley Football Head Coach Mike Cooley. Smitty began his career working with sheep and cattlewith his parents. He received a patent for a hay stacking implement, and together with his sons, manufactured and marketed the Wishbone calf puller to cattle producers across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain states. Jake was a local member of the Lions Club, he also was one of the building architects in the restoration of the Legion Hall and the building of the amphitheater. A vigil will be held at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Belt on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 7:00 pm. Neil E. Priefert passed away at the Fairview Manor in Fairmont, Nebraska on January 27, 2019 at the age of 89 years, 9 months and 3 days. Her handshake was an ironclad guarantee, and a more loyal friend never existed. He saw the evolution of agriculture from literal horse-power, to today’s precision ag, survived droughts, floods, depressed farm markets and the farming crisis of the 1980’s.