Fiksdal Funeral Service http://fiksdalfuneral.com en Emma Guderian [05/05/1911 - 05/22/2013] Emma Guderian, 102 of Bristol and formerly of Waubay died on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Sun Dial Manor in Bristol. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waubay, Rev. Jeffrey Kalb officiating. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery, Waubay. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the Church.

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]]> LaVerne Gregerson [01/29/1926 - 05/19/2013] LaVerne Gregerson, 87 of Waubay died on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen. Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Waubay, Rev. Janet Miller will officiate, inurnment will be at Lakewood Cemetery, Waubay. Friends may greet the family on Wednesday 5-7 P.M. at the funeral home. LaVerne Olaf Gregerson was born on Friday, January 29, 1926 to Arthur and Evelyn (Tucker) Gregerson on the family farm in Morton Township, Day County, South Dakota west of Waubay, South Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Waubay. He attended elementary and high school in Waubay. After he received his education he began trucking with his father and eventually took over the business. He also traveled south doing custom combining during harvest. On May 18, 1949 he was united in marriage to Margaret Willard at Our Savior’s Lutheran parsonage in Waubay. The couple made their home in Waubay. In the late 1940’s he began Gregerson Salvage, a company which recovered grain from train derailments and grain elevator fires. He continued his trucking business and farmed in the area until the early 1980’s when he sold some of the land and entered it into C.R.P. In 1985 he sold the grain salvage business to his son, Dennis but continued as an active participant. Margaret passed away in April 2005. In October 2009 he entered Manor Care in Aberdeen and then entered Avera Mother Joseph Manor in 2010. He was a member Our Savior’s Lutheran Church where he served on the Church Council. He also was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed having a cup of coffee and visiting with anyone he would meet. LaVerne passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Aberdeen, South Dakota at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 20 days. Survivors include two sons, Dennis (Carol) Gregerson and Loris Gregerson both of Waubay, SD; five grandchildren, Collin (Danae) Gregerson, Casey (Dan) Halvorson, Jay Gregerson, Clint Gregerson and Desirae (Jim) Snyder; and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two half-brothers.

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]]> Jerome Dale [12/13/1924 - 05/17/2013] Jerome Dale, 88 of Groton and formerly of the Lily area died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Groton. His funeral will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Fiksdal Funeral Chapel in Webster, Pastor Elizabeth Johnson will officiate, burial will be at Highland Lutheran Cemetery, Lily. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday 5-7 P.M. and prior to services on Tuesday. Jerome Stanley Dale was born on Saturday, December 13 1924 to Hans and Frances (Swenson-Monson) Dale on the family farm near Lily, South Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed at Highland Lutheran Church east of Lily. He attended country school near his home and graduated from Lily High School in 1943. In December 1944 he entered the U.S. Army and served during World War II and was stationed in Saipan. After he was discharged he lived in Seattle, Washington for a couple of years and then returned to the family farm. In 1953, because of illness, he moved to Ft. Meade near Sturgis where he worked part-time for ranchers in the area. In the early 1960’s he moved to Hot Springs and in 2004 moved to Rosewood Court in Groton. He entered Golden Living Center in Groton in December 2013. He was a member of Engebretson-Lien Post 156 American Legion in Lily. He was an avid reader and in his younger years enjoyed hunting. Jerome passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Groton, South Dakota at the age of 88 years, 5 months and 4 days. Survivors include one sister, Harriet Spaniol of Webster, SD and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sibblings, Kenneth, Ben, and Lilan Monson, Judith Williams, Eleanor Kjosa and Robert Dale.

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]]> Marlys Buhler [05/05/1925 - 05/06/2013] Marlys Buhler, 88 of Webster died on Monday, May 06, 2013 at Avera St. Lukes Hospital in Aberdeen. Her funeral will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Groton, Pastor Bill Duncan & Pastor Bob McHenry officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Butler. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday 5-7 P.M. with a 7 P.M. Prayer Service. Marlys Lavina Jacobson was born on May 5, 1925 to Michael and Clara (Anderson) Jacobson on the family farm near Andover, South Dakota. In her teen years she was baptized at Temple Baptist Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. She attended Sunbeam School 216 near her home and then graduated from Bristol High School in 1943. She was united in marriage to Eugene Buhler on May 29, 1948 at the E.U.B. Church in Butler, South Dakota. After their marriage the couple made their home and farmed on the Buhler family farm north of Butler in Butler Township. She was a homemaker, raising her family and dedicated her life to making a loving home for her family and provided hot meals and fresh bread to the men in the fields for many years. Eugene passed away in 1994. After his death she continued to live on the farm until the present time. She was very involved in her church and participated in many various women’s groups in the church and community. She taught Sunday School for twenty years, sang in the church choir and also in duets and trios. She also was the Treasurer for the Butler Cemetery Association for twenty years. After the couple retired from active farming they enjoyed traveling, visiting family and friends. She enjoyed crocheting and making many crocheted items for family and friends and was an avid reader of Christian books. Marlys passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Aberdeen, South Dakota at the age of 88 years and 1 day. Survivors include her children, Kathy (Cal) Stirling of Highmore, SD, Patricia (Robert) Sterud of Brookings, SD, Rick Buhler of Webster, SD, Terry (Beth) Buhler of Marion, IN and Darrell (Debbie) Buhler of Coos Bay, OR; a sister-in-law, Elsie Jacobson of Minot, ND; ten grandchildren, Heather Stirling (fiancé, Steve Neumeyer), Jason (Amie) Stirling, Crystal Brown, Michael (Susan) Sterud, Brian (Mandy) Sterud, Heidi (Ben) DeGroot, Zachary, Allison, Kameron and Kendall Buhler; eleven great grandchildren, Bryce Sporrer, Katelynn, Jacob and Lucas Stirling, Nikki Dillon, Paige and Joely Sterud, Haley and Brynn Sterud, Olivia and Payton DeGroot; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five sisters and two brothers.

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]]> Roy Kirchner [10/24/1933 - 05/06/2013] Roy Kirchner. 79 of Waubay died on Monday, May 6, 2013 at his home on Blue Dog Lake, Waubay. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 10, 2013 at Fiksdal Funeral Chapel in Webster, Rev. Janet Miller will officiate, military interment will take place at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Roy Alvin Kirchner was born on Tuesday, October 24, 1933 to Arthur and Julia (Fournier) Kirchner in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from Rosemount High School in 1951. In March 1954 he entered the U.S. Army. He married Connie Honsey on May 18, 1955. Four children were born to this union, Larry, Cheryll, Lisa and Norman. The marriage later ended in divorce. Roy was employed at American Hoist and Derrick in St. Paul for many years. Roy was united in marriage to Isabel (Davison) Atkins in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. After Roy retired the couple made their home at Blue Dog Lake, Waubay, South Dakota. Roy enjoyed violin making and repairing, hunting, fishing and he especially like to cook. He passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at his home at the age of 79 years, 6 months and 12 days. Survivors include his wife Isabel of Waubay; one son, Norman Kirchner of Shakopee, MN; two daughters, Cheryll (Dan) Barnes of Hampton, MN and Lisa (Robert) Sherry of Burnsville, MN; step-daughters, Janice (Gerald) Dargatz of Inver Grove Heights, MN, Kay Thompson of Clinton, IA and Lucy (Edward) Ihrke of Westbrook, MN; two sisters, Inez Kohls and Doris (Burt) Nieman both of Cottage Grove, MN; five grandchildren, one great grandchild and several step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Larry, one grandson, Charlie Landon and a brother, Lloyd.

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]]> Allan Pratt [10/18/1927 - 05/01/2013] Allan Pratt, 85 of Webster died on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 at Sanford-USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Fiksdal Funeral Chapel in Webster, Inurnment will be at Webster Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Allan Arthur Pratt was born on Tuesday, October 18, 1927 to Arthur and Martha (Edgar) Pratt at Peabody Hospital in Webster, South Dakota. The family lived in Webster Township, Day County, South Dakota, northwest of Webster. At a young age the family moved to a farm in Kidder Township, Day County northwest of Webster. He attended Webster High School but didn’t graduate, later he completed his GED, which he excelled. After he left high school he farmed with his parents on the family farm. In March 1956 he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. After his honorable discharge he returned to the family farm. He was united in marriage to Denice Jederberg. After their marriage the couple farmed the Pratt family farm. The couple later divorced. In 2001 he sold the farm to his son, Roy, but continued to live and help in the farming operation until the present time. He later met Helen Arten. The couple enjoyed gardening, playing cards and spending time together. Allan was baptized as an adult at the United Methodist Church in Webster. He enjoyed reading, corresponding with family and political discourse. He also enjoyed traveling with family, he held a pilot’s license and enjoyed flying in his younger days. He liked nature, hunting, fishing, boating and waking outside. Allan passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 13 days. He is survived by a son, Roy Pratt of Webster, SD; a daughter, Rebecca Pratt of Columbia Heights, MN; two sisters, Frances Litz of Bristol, SD and Shirley Green of Duluth, MN; and a special friend, Helen Arten of Webster, SD. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruth Sather.

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]]> Michael Stenerson [09/14/1975 - 04/26/2013] Michael Stenerson, 37 of Moorhead, Minnesota died on April 26, 2013 at this home in Moorehead. He is the son of former Webster resident, Shirley Ihlen Stenerson. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead, Minnesota. Burial with military rites will be at 3:30 P.M. at Webster Cemetery, Webster. A visitation will be held at Korsmo Funeral Chapel in Moorhead on Wednesday, 5-7 P.M. with “Sharing of Memories” at 7 P.M. Michael David Stenerson was born September 14, 1975. Growing up, Michael and his family lived by Lake Park, MN, where he attended elementary school. He could be seen riding his banana seat bike with his dog Goldie following, often going fishing or visiting neighbors. Michael was joined by two siblings: Sarah, now of Little Falls and Robert, of Moorhead. Michael and his family later moved to Moorhead, where he graduated from High School in 1994. Michael enjoyed hockey and spending summers on Big Cormorant Lake. He could be seen from across the lake either skiing, jet skiing or pulling his siblings. Michael spent many hours helping and playing with his favorite uncle, Jay Stenerson. In 1994, Michael enlisted in the US Army. He was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany and was deployed to Bosnia in 1995 as part of the IFOR Peacekeeping Force. Michael was a gunner, driver and commander of a Bradley Fighting vehicle and a very proud soldier. . He was discharged in 1998 after suffering a back injury while in Bosnia. Following his discharge, Michael worked as a carpenter while living in California. In 2007, he returned to Moorhead to be closer to his family. Michael’s love for his family was deep and unwavering. He was a protector who would do anything for them. He always provided the jokes and the smile that everyone remembers him by along with his ever present sparkling eyes. Michael’s involvement with the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club, where he was known as “Wood”, helped define him the recent years. His brothers in the club gained a fierce supporter of their cause, and a lifetime friend. Michael gained a purpose, camaraderie and multitudes of new friends. He always considered them family, too. Michael was most proud of three things that he accomplished during his short life; becoming an Eagle Scout, serving the United States of America in the U.S. Army, and being a member of the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club. Michael was a proud patriot with a huge heart. Michael Stenerson, age 37, died peacefully on April 26, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Ihlen Stenerson, Moorhead; his father, John (Lori) Stenerson, Fargo; his sister Sarah; brother Robert; and grandparents, Georgiann and Robert Stenerson, Moorhead. Michael had many beloved relatives. He will be especially missed by cousins Amber Mae, Brooklynn, Heather and Vaughn Ihlen, his special “bro”. As was the case wherever he went, Michael was the life of the party; with music, his smile, infectious sense of humor and laughter. After 37 short years, the laughter has gone silent. That and his wonderful smile will be missed but not forgotten by the many that he has touched over the years.

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]]> Rosemary Nilson [08/15/1918 - 04/16/2013] Rosemary Nilson 94, of Webster died Tuesday April 16, 2013 at Bethesda Home in Webster. Her funeral will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Fiksdal Funeral Chapel in Webster, Rev. Janet Miller officiating. Burial will be at Tabor Lutheran Cemetery near Webster. Visitation will be on Tuesday 5-7 P.M. and prior to services on Wednesday. Rosemary Christine Harksen was born on Thursday, August 15, 1918 to John and Hilda (Amundson) Harksen at Aberdeen, South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at Tabor Lutheran Church near Webster. She attended Webster school and high school. After she received her education she worked in Webster. On June 18, 1939 she was united in marriage to Harold Nilson at her parents home in Lynn Township near Webster. After their marriage the couple farmed north of Webster. Later the couple bought a farm in Bristol Township, Day County, north of Bristol where they farmed until his death in 1977. After his death she moved to Bristol where she lived until 2005 when she moved to Webster. She entered Bethesda Home in Webster in 2012. She loved sewing, quilting, baking, playing cards and watching birds. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rosemary passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Webster, South Dakota at the age of 94 years, 8 months and 1 day. Survivors include two sons, James (Gayle) Nilson of Webster, SD and Richard (Cindy) Nilson of Kitty Hawk, NC; one daughter, Diane (Craig) Steffes of Spearfish, SD; fourteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, one sister and one brother.

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]]> Woodrow Olson [07/20/1915 - 04/15/2013] Woodrow Olson, 97 of Webster died on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Sun Dial Manor in Bristol. His funeral will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Westside Wesleyan Church in Bristol, Rev. Matt Pribyl officiating. Burial with military rites will be at Webster Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday 5-7 P.M. with a 6:30 P.M. prayer service and prior to services on Saturday. Woodrow (Woody) Leonard Olson was born on Tuesday, July 20, 1915 to Olaf and Marta (Videgran) Olson on the family farm near Rutland, North Dakota. He was baptized in the Rutland Baptist Church. He attended country school through the 8th grade near his home. After he received his education he hired out as a farm hand for area farmers. Woody was a great patriot and proudly served in WWII. In 1942 he was drafted into the U.S. Army, but not wanting to “walk through the war”, he walked across the street instead, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He took his basic training at San Diego and was assigned to the USS San Francisco, which was the second most decorated war ship in World War II. During his enlistment he was on the ship from New Zealand to the Aleutian Islands and he received 15 Battle Stars, one for each of the major actions and battles he survived. He was honorably discharged in December 1945 and returned to Rutland to farm. On June 12, 1948 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Dorothy Westra, at Rutland Baptist Church. Woody began farming near Rutland, but he contracted tuberculosis. Because of his illness he was unable to continue farming. He then chose to take training in shoe repair through the GI Bill. The couple moved to Kansas City for the training. In May 1949 they returned to Rutland and opened a shoe repair shop. In 1954 they moved to Webster and opened Olson’s Shoe Repair business in a small stone building in the alley off Main street. In 1968 they moved the business to Main street, and named it Olson’s Family Shoe Store. They sold the business in 1976, and Woody retired, but he was “good for another hundred-thousand miles”. He enjoyed an active retirement and worked road construction, farming, and joyously drove school bus routes, including “the tough Wallace route”, for over 25 years. Many of his bus kids may recall having ice cream with Woody and Dorothy at their home on the last day of school each year. He entered Sun Dial Manor in June 2007 and was a great joy to the staff there, many of whom had ridden on his bus routes. Woody loved his Lord, and was a faithful member of Westside Wesleyan Church in Bristol where he served as a greeter with a killer handshake. He was a member of Herbert McKennett Post 40 American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and was awarded a life membership in the Webster V.F.W. Post. Most days you could find him enjoying a cup of coffee with friends in Webster. Woody knew no strangers. Everyone was a friend he hadn’t met yet. He enjoyed gardening with Dorothy. He was a family man and his greatest joy was spending time with his wife and his seven “prunehounds”, as he called his children. He adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Woody and Dorothy had several families-taking in children whom they babysat, some who lived with them to finish high school, some whose parents couldn’t be present for them, and many who needed guidance. No matter how little they had, there was always room for one more at the table. Woody is remembered by many of these kids for his famous growl and his love of honey. The Lord put on the coffee pot and gently called Woody home on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Bristol, South Dakota, at the age of 97 years, 8 months and 26 days, or as Woody would say, “ ‘Pert near 98”. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Webster; his children, Lynda (David) Bruner of Bel Air, MD, Everett (Sandy) Olson of Marysville, WA, Ramona (John) Woodman of Aberdeen, SD, Darlene Maxwell of Mound, MN, Carolyn Olson of St. Marys, KS, Twyla Olson of Webster, SD and David (Jenell) Olson of International Falls, MN; three grandchildren, Heather Sapp of Raeford, NC, Eric Wagner of LeCompte, KS and Ivy Wagner of Forrest Grove, OR; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, one brother and one sister.

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]]> Judy Barber [04/12/1923 - 04/09/2013] Judy Barber, 89 of Webster died on Tuesday, April 09, 2013 at Sun Dial Manor in Bristol. Her funeral will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 13, 2013 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Webster, Rev. Daniel Ostercamp officiating. Burial will the at Lakewood Cemetery, Waubay. Visitation will be on Friday 5-7 P.M. with a 7 P.M. Prayer Service. Visitation will continue at the church prior to services. Judith Sophie Holland was born on Thursday, April 12, 1923 to Jacob and Isabelle (Sampson) Holland on the family farm near Pierpont, South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at Tabor Lutheran Church near Webster. She attended country school near her home and graduated from Webster High School in 1940. After high school she worked in the Webster area. She was married to Vernon “Jud” Barber for 59 years when he passed away in October 2005. The couple lived at Waubay for the first twenty years of marriage and then moved to Webster in 1965. She worked at the Day County Courthouse and then served as Day County Treasurer for twenty three years until her retirement. She entered Sun Dial Manor in Bristol in January 2007. She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Webster. She enjoyed working in her garden, wood carving, crocheting and reading. She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage and traveled to Norway with 19 family members in 1998. She also loved visiting with family and friends. She had a special love for children of all ages. Judy passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Bristol, South Dakota at the age of 89 years, 11 months and 28 days. Survivors include her children; Wesley Rasmussen of Madison, SD, Charlotte (Chuck) Glynn of Fullerton, ND, Loma (Jim) Erickson of Mesa, AZ, Jeanne (Ron) Schetnan of Fergus Falls, MN, Mary Jo (Don) Hough of Sioux Falls, SD and Jim (Bonnie) Barber of Hudson, WI; four sisters, Emma Waddle, Selma (Jay) Evenson & Helen (Ted) Nelson all of Webster, SD and Serine (Earl) Althoff of Waubay, SD; two sisters-in-law, Cecilia Barber of Milford, IA and Shirley Bundrock of Orangevale, CA; 20 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Alice, two brothers, Edwin and Sherman Holland, and three sisters, Lorraine Peterson, Irene Tvinnereim and Harriet Evenson.

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