April 8, 1929 ~ March 11, 2022

Delna D. Beckstrom 92, Sioux Falls, departed her loving family, on March 11, 2022, to meet her Lord and Savior, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls.

A Private, Family Memorial Service will be held Sunday, March 13, 2022. Sympathy cards may be mailed to Gordon Beckstrom at 4613 E. Fernwood Dr. Sioux Falls, 57110.

Delna Dolores Muller was born on April 8, 1929, in Monroe, South Dakota, to parents, Lucas and Minnie (Doeden) Muller. Delna graduated from Monroe High School in 1947.  After graduation, she moved to Sioux Falls and worked as a telephone operator at Bell Telephone. Delna and her husband, Gordon married on March 17, 1949.  Delna and Gordon took many nice trips over the years including Hawaii, Mexico, and Canada.  They took many camping family vacations and also wintered in their snowbird Florida home.  When the children grew older Delna worked for Gene’s Studio. They celebrated almost 73 years of marriage.  She was a devoted wife and mother and raised her children with love.

Delna was an excellent homemaker and decorator.  She was well known for her famous potato salad and roast beef dinners!  She was also an avid crafter, knitting many beautiful afghans.  She was an accomplished piano player.   She loved to attend class and family reunions.”

Sadly, Delna, 92, of Sioux Falls, departed her loving family, on March 11, 2022, to meet her Lord and Savior, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls.

Delna is survived by her husband, Gordon; four children, Jan Bullock, Longview, TX, Stanley (Carol) Beckstrom, Hartford, Richard (Beverly) Beckstrom, Sioux Falls, Shawn Jorgensen, Sioux Falls; ten grandchildren, Gregg Miner, Beth Duncan, Sarah Walter, Gwen Hulinsky, Benjamin Beckstrom, Chad Beckstrom, Joseph Beckstrom, Christa Jorgensen-Bronzynski, Tyler Jorgensen, and Hannah Jorgensen; 18 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Carole Beier Thelen, Redfield, SD.

Delna was preceded in death by her parents, along with one infant daughter, Kimberly Rae Beckstrom. 

February 6, 1946 ~ March 6, 2022

Sharon Bultje, 76, Sioux Falls, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, after a short battle with cancer.

Visitation will be 10:30 am – 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Shalom Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Please check back as a live streaming link will be provided prior to the service. 

Sharon Faye Brunsting was born in Hull, IA, on February 6, 1946, to Gerald and Bessie (Koele) Brunsting. She was raised in the Hull area and graduated from Boyden-Hull High School. She then attended Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls. Sharon was united in marriage to LuVerne Bultje on January 13, 1967, in Hull, IA. She worked for several companies doing clerical work as a secretary, including Calvin Christian School, First Congregational Church, and Sioux Falls School District. 

Sharon was an active member of the Shalom Christian Reformed Church. Her largest pleasure in life was her family, her children, and grandchildren, traveling, coffee with a friend, a weekly Starbucks stop, and photography. She was a great cook and liked to bake cookies, desserts, and bars. Her hobbies included counted-cross stitch, which she made and gave away many pieces in her life. She also has made baby samplers for many new babies. She also enjoyed puzzles. Most recently, upon their retirement, Vern and Sharon loved wintering in Mesa, AZ. 

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Vern; three sons, Christopher (Randi), Mound, MN, Galen (Tua), Nashville, TN, and Terry (Kari), Sioux Falls; six grandchildren, Mason, Tessa (Zach), Breanna, Anavie, Kaitlyn and Trevor; two brothers, Roger (Rachael) Brunsting, Orange City, IA, and Cliff (Deb) Brunsting, Gilbert, AZ; and many nephews, nieces, and brothers and sisters-in-law.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Bessie (Koele) Brunsting; and one son, Craig Bultje.

August 7, 1930 ~ February 21, 2022

Ralph D. Hansen 91, formerly Valley Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, MN. 

A Visitation with family present will be 5pm-7pm, Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Spirit of Truth Lutheran Church in Brandon, SD. Funeral Services will be 10:30 am, Friday, February 25, 2022, also at the church. Interment will follow at Beaver Valley Lutheran Church Cemetery. An online link is here to watch on live stream https://youtu.be/7wxLKAOUVug

Ralph Delmer Hansen was born in Redfield, South Dakota, on August 7, 1930, to James and Leda (Lundstrom) Hansen.  He graduated from Valley Springs High School (Class of 1949).  He married Lois Joneson on June 9, 1950, at Beaver Valley Lutheran Church in rural Valley Springs, SD.  At the time of his passing, Ralph was a resident of the TUFF Memorial Home of Hills, MN.

Ralph enjoyed farming and driving his truck.  He was a long-time employee of DeKalb, Agriculture in Brandon, SD.  He farmed in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.  Ralph also enjoyed fishing and had taken trips to Canada to fish.  He also enjoyed his grandchildren’s sporting events by attending numerous baseball and softball games as they grew up. 

After retirement from farming and truck driving, Ralph and Lois traveled to Texas to spend time with their son, Jeff, and his family, during the winter, and also “snow birded” to Phoenix, AZ, several times.   

Ralph is survived by his son, Jeffrey, (wife Kelly Marts); and granddaughter, Lee; daughter-in-law, Shannon (Waring) Hansen; four grandchildren, Devon, Danielle (husband Trent), Travis (fiancé Lindsey), and Nichole; great-grandchildren, Kimber (Devon), Layne and Shyloe (Danielle), Aubrey, Rieghker, Tracey, Sterling, and Bohdi (Travis); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ralph is preceded in death by his wife, Lois; sons, David and Timothy; and daughter, Lori; his parents, James and Leda; four brothers, Edward, Clyde, James, and Harvey; and one sister, Elsie.

June 30, 1938 ~ February 13, 2022

Erwell Charles “Chuck” Schroder, 83, Brandon, died Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the Avera McKennan Hospital after recent health issues.

Visitation with the family will be 11 am, Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Heritage Lutheran Church, Brandon.  A Celebration of Life will begin at 1pm followed by Full Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Chuck’s memory.

Chuck Schroder was born on June 30, 1938, to Erwell and Violet (Mares) Schroder, in Pontiac, Michigan, and raised in Elgin, Illinois, where he graduated high school. He then attended North Dakota State University to play football. He entered the Army on April 23, 1959, and served in the Korean Conflict. Upon his discharge, he married the love of his life, Lois Hansen on July 6, 1963, in Pipestone. They moved to Denver, CO, for his job at Beneficial Finance, and eventually moved back to Renner, SD, when he took a job with the SBA, working in the Agri-Business Banking sector.  In 1970, the family moved to Brandon, where they raised their two children, Tina and Jeff. Upon his retirement, Chuck worked for Sunshine Foods.

Chuck was involved in many things, but his first love was his wife, Lois. They loved to travel and went on many trips and vacations. Camping was their main love and they did this as much as possible. Chuck and Lois also loved going out for dinner together and often times would celebrate holidays and anniversaries at their favorite restaurants.

Chuck’s second love was his family, especially his grandkids. He loved his granddaughters very much and bragged about them all of the time. He referred to them as “my two girls.” He attended all of their softball games and tournaments, hockey matches, and, graduations. He loved to attend state basketball tournaments to watch his son, Jeff, referee. Chuck also umpired amateur baseball and high school football. Chuck was also an outdoorsman.  He loved to hunt deer and fish. His yearly trip with Sunshine’s annual fishing trip was a highlight for over forty years, that has led to many lifelong friendships and memories. His deer hunting buddies out on the ranch West River, are also another group that he considered his extended family.

Chuck will always be remembered as a servant friend.  He was generally found moving snow, raking leaves, and mowing lawns for his neighbors and friends that needed help or were otherwise busy.  He spent several years as a youth sponsor for the church youth groups, attending several camps and youth retreats. Chuck was also a lifelong member of the Sioux Falls East Side Kiwanis Club. He and Lois and his family participated in many years of summer and winter Kiwanis conventions and retreats. Chuck was also an active member of the Isaac Walton League.

Chuck was an active member of Brandon Lutheran Church and then later, Heritage Lutheran Church.

Chuck will be deeply missed by his wife, Lois; his daughter, Tina Spielmann, Brandon; his son, Jeff (Larissa) Schroder, Brandon; two granddaughters, Jayde and Gaby, both of Brandon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Erwell and Violet (Mares) Schroder; and one sister, Susan.

February 15, 1950 ~ February 7, 2022

John V. Boehmer, 71, Brandon, died Monday, February 7, 2022, at the Lennox Good Samaritan Nursing Home after recent health issues.

Visitation with the family will begin at 9:30 am, Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Brandon Assembly of God Church.  A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:30 am followed by burial at the SD State Veteran’s Cemetery at Noon.  A reception will begin at 1 pm at the Brandon VFW.

John Victor Boehmer was born in Parkston, SD, to Joe & Mary (Young) Boehmer on February 15, 1950. John grew up outside of Parkston on the family farm with his four siblings. John graduated from Parkston High School in 1968 and was drafted into the US Army at age 19. John, an Airborne Ranger, proudly served in the Vietnam War from 1970 – 1971, with N Company, 75th Ranger Battalion, of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. John was the recipient of many medals including the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Bronze Star with Valor. 

John was united in marriage to Pat Landreth on November 3, 1973. They raised two daughters, Shawna Boehmer and Amy Lawrence, in Brandon, SD. John and Pat were steadfast in continuing family gatherings centered around their daughters that continued through grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

John worked hard his whole life. For most of his working years, he was self-employed with his painting company, Eastern Plains Painting. Despite attempts to retire, John continued to paint until his health did not allow.

John accepted Christ as his Savior, which led his family to Christ, igniting their love and passion for the Lord.  John enjoyed hunting, traveling, and most of all, spending time with his family and grandbabies. Despite his words failing at the end, John continued to share his overwhelming love of family and country.

John will be deeply missed by his two daughters, Shawna Boehmer (fiancé – Chad Medema), Brandon, and Amy (Kevin) Lawrence, Brandon; five grandchildren, Breanna (Kendrick) Hart, Sioux Falls, Brayden Boehmer, Brandon, and Mariana, Phinley, and Paizley Lawrence, Brandon; five great-grandchildren, Cecilia, Bryleigh, Veda, Khloe, and Aaliyah; four siblings, Jeanne (Ron) Young, Lake Vermillion, Morrie Boehmer, Sioux Falls, Kristi Boehmer, Parkston, and Nancy Hohn, Parkston; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary (Young) Boehmer.

July 29, 1938 ~ February 5, 2022

Eugene “Gene” R. Standish, 83, Brandon, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Ava’s hospice house, from pancreatic cancer.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Faith United Church, Brandon, SD. A time of group sharing will start at 6:00pm.  Funeral Services will begin at 11:00am, Friday, February 11, 2022, also at Faith United Church. Burial will follow at the New Woodlawn Cemetery in Pipestone, MN. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to Faith United Church or the Brandon Volunteer Fire Department, in Gene’s memory. Masks are encouraged but not mandatory.

Eugene “Gene” Russell Standish was born on July 29, 1938, to Russell and Effie (Spoelstra) Standish, in Hatfield, MN. He grew up in Hatfield and graduated from Pipestone High School in 1956.

Gene was united in marriage to Lois Rasmussen on May 28, 1960. He worked at the Boat Plant in Pipestone after he graduated, until 1961, when they moved to Sioux Falls, SD. In 1966, they moved to Brandon, SD, where he has lived for the past 56 years. Gene worked at Raven Industries for eleven years, and in 1972, began a career in the trucking industry. He worked for American Freight and Yellow Freight, where he retired in 2001. He worked forty years part-time and full-time, driving school bus and a van for the Brandon Valley School District.

Gene has been a member of Faith United Church since 1966. He was a Deacon, worked on various committees, and delivered Meals on Wheels. He served on the Brandon Volunteer Fire Department for twenty years, and has been a long-time member of Teamsters Union 120 (formerly 720). He also was a coach for Little League softball for several years. He liked to travel, fish, watch sports, and attend Twins baseball and Vikings football games with his sons. Gene especially liked spending time with his grandchildren fishing and attending their games, concerts, and other school events.

Grateful for sharing his life is his wife, Lois; his children, Tom (Maridell) Standish, Sioux City, IA, Kim (Paul) Runia, Brandon, Lori (Dana) Cole, Brandon, and Brian (Tracy) Standish, Sioux Falls; daughter-in-law, Cathy Standish (Rick’s wife), Oakdale, MN; grandchildren, Jennifer Standish, Jack Standish, Caitlynn Runia, Caden Runia, Hunter Cole, Tanner Cole, Elizabeth Cole, Katelyn Morehouse (Mason Thomas), and William Winstead; great-grandson, Finn Thomas; brother, Richard (Dehlia) Standish, Whittier, CA; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Gene was preceded in death by his son, Rick Standish; his parents, Russell and Effie Standish; his brother, Donald Standish, and his wife, Irene; and his sister, Delores Totman, and her husband, Earl.

August 17, 1954 ~ January 26, 2022

We give thanks and praise to our Lord for the life of Kathryn Leeanne Bader. Kathryn, 67, Sioux Falls, and formerly Brandon, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at her home.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 31, 2022, from 5-7 pm at Heartland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 11:00 am at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon, SD. Interment will take place at Hills of Rest, Sioux Falls, SD.

Kathryn Leeanne Bader was born to Edwin and Marcella Mary (Jorgenson) Bader on August 17, 1954, in Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up with four sisters and one brother, Daniel, Rosemary, David, Dannelle, Daina, and Dawn. Kathryn attended Lincoln High School and furthered her education at Nettleton Community College. Kathryn met the love of her life, Larry, and together they made a blended family. She held some interesting jobs, but the job she held most to her heart was being a mom, grandma, and great-grandma. Kathryn enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren so very much while she babysat them. She would take them for walks and enjoy the sunshine. She would always get them out of their groundings. Kathryn would sit and watch Law and Order SVU and Walker Texas Ranger while eating Nutty Bars and drinking Diet Coke. She would sit and crochet for hours, making squares so she could sew them together and make quilts for her family. Kathryn and Larry enjoyed taking long drives in the country and getting lost in the sunshine and the oldies.

Kathryn fought a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Kathryn is survived by the love of her life, Larry Soldatke, Sioux Falls; one daughter, Melissa (Jerry) Shrieves, Sioux Falls; two bonus sons, Steven (Jill) Soldatke, Lincoln, NE, and Ryan Soldatke, Sioux Falls; nine grandchildren, Brianna Bader, and her fiancée, Jeffrey James, Tony (Ciara) Shrieves, Deitrich Shrieves, and his fiancée, Taylin Leone, Chrystian Shrieves, Megan Soldatke, Micah Soldatke, Mason Soldatke, Max Soldatke, and Lisa Soldatke; and five great-grandchildren, Mason Deshazo, Tabitha Deshazo, Phoenix Bader, Zachariah Shrieves, and Kingston Shrieves; and two special nonbiological daughters, Dora Hymans and Tina Keagle.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Marcella Mary Bader; her brother, Daniel Bader; sister, Rosemary Thill, and niece, Jessica Bader.

October 21, 1943 ~ January 23, 2022

Dale A. Schrick, 78, Hartford, died Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Sanford Foundation Cottage following a valiant battle with cancer.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church, (4100 S. Bahnson Ave., Sioux Falls), with a Funeral Service on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 11:00am.

Dale Alan Schrick was born October 21, 1943, to Richard and Gertrude (Harms) Schrick, in George, IA. He was born and raised in George and graduated high school from George before going to the Army.  Dale married Lynn Knutson on November 19, 1966. To this union, they had one son, Todd. In 1964, Dale moved to Sioux Falls, where he worked for Firestone for 29 years, T.O. Haas for 14 years. Upon retirement, he moved to Wall Lake.

He loved breakfast and coffee with friends, helping with construction and handyman projects. Dale loved NASCAR and Sprint Car racing. Kyle Larson was his favorite. He also enjoyed attending his grandsons’ sporting events and pheasant hunting. He loved going out dancing with Donna, often on Friday or Saturday nights.

Dale will be deeply missed by his special friend, Donna Devries; son, Todd (Susan) Schrick, Sioux Falls; grandsons, Jordan, Sioux Falls, and Travis, Sioux Falls; siblings, Ben (Roxanne) Schrick, Lafayette, LA, Dennis (Gracia) Schrick, George, IA, and Diane Schrick, Northfield, MN; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Schrick, Richfield, MN; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Gertrude (Harms) Schrick; brother, Richard Schrick; and sister, Martha Schrick.

The family would like the staff at the VA Hospital, the Sanford USD Medical Center, and the Sanford Foundation Hospice Cottage for the excellent care and service.

April 4, 1943 ~ January 22, 2022

Joyce B. Multerer, 78, Brandon, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Canistota Good Samaritan Home following recent health issues.

Visitation with family present will be 9:30am, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a Memorial Service beginning at 11am. Burial will follow at the Chancellor Reformed Cemetery.

Joyce Bertha Miller was born on April 4, 1943, in Virginia. She was later adopted from a New York orphanage. She lived in Lombard, IL, where she went to school and graduated in 1961. She worked at Sears in Chicago. Joyce married Donald Multerer, on October 24, 1964. They moved around a lot in their early years, living in Chicago, California, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Virginia before settling in Brandon, SD. They welcomed the birth of their son, Michael, on Christmas morning in 1969. Don and Joyce enjoyed dancing and winning trophies.

Joyce loved her son and was his biggest fan. She always supported Michael in all of his activities – basketball, football, baseball, band, and also all of the bands that he played drums in. She traveled with Don for Sencore conventions all over the United States. She particularly loved going to Las Vegas.

Joyce loved her granddaughters and great-grandkids. She was a “Grandma” to many even though they were not biologically hers. She went to all of her granddaughter Harleys’, dance recitals.

She and Don loved to ride their motorcycles. They were members of the Harley Owner’s Group. She loved music and going to concerts and Mike’s gigs. Joyce was an avid bowler. She also loved to roller skate from a young age to adulthood. Joyce loved going shopping, flea markets, and rummage sales. She would model for Christopher & Banks. She was a member of Faith United Church in Brandon. Joyce loved her dogs with all her heart. She made a snicker salad that everyone loved and she made it for every holiday. She loved helping everyone, especially family and friends and she loved her family and friends deeply.

Joyce worked for Coast to Coast, True Value, and Ace Hardware for many years. After that, she worked for the Holiday Inn.

Joyce will be deeply missed by her husband, Don; son, Michael (Coralee) Multerer, Brandon; granddaughters, Chantelle Narum and Harley Jo Multerer; great-grandchildren, Jayden Lee, Alivia Narum, and Avery Lee; many cousins and extended family in What Cheer, IA; and special friends, MaryAnn, Kathy, and Shelly.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, John Miller and Bertha (Cowan) Miller.

August 16, 1952 ~ January 13, 2022

Steven L. Padgett, 69, Valley Springs, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his home following recent health issues.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Monday, January 17, 2022, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a Memorial service beginning at 7pm.

Steven Lee Padgett was born August 16, 1952, in Sioux Falls to Stanley Sr. and Ardis (Bakke) Padgett.  He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970. He married Julie Joneson on April 29, 1972, in Brandon, SD.

Over the course of his life, Steve worked at several different jobs. Early on, he and Julie owned the bowling alley in Brandon. He worked at various locations of Sunshine. He managed Safety Kleen for 13 years. He enjoyed carpentry and used those skills to build garages, do remodeling, and eventually build a few houses.  Steve was also one of the original developers and builders of Helping Hands Assisted Living in Brandon.  Upon his retirement, he worked for Manley Tire and drove for Lyft.

Steve loved baseball and was a diehard New York Yankees fan.  He played baseball and later softball until he hung up his cleats to coach his son and nephew’s baseball team.  One of his proudest moments was playing with the South Dakota Rushmore’s when they won the over 30 World Series. Steve also loved bowling and had several “300” games. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and his dogs. He collected and drove several Mustangs throughout his life. The most important thing to Steve was his grandchildren and he loved being able to attend their games.

Steve will be deeply missed by his wife, Julie; two children, Sheri (Duane Klay) Padgett, Brandon and Chad (Alisha) Padgett, Brandon; four grandchildren, Mason, Colton, Alyvia, and Avalynn; one brother, Stanley Padgett, Jr.; two nieces and 1 nephew, Dawn Noel, Jake (Janet) Padgett, Jessie (Matt) Finn; and one brother-in-law, Richard (Lisa) Joneson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley L., Sr. and Ardis B. (Bakke) Padgett.