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William Otterpohl William Frederick Otter- pohl, age 92 of Hartington, NE, died on Friday, May 23, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Hartington. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with Rev. Jeffery Loseke officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Hartington. Visitation will be on Mon- day from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 5:00 pm at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. Visita- tion will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. To view the video tribute, or to send online condo- lences, please visit www.wintzrayfuneralhome.co m. Bill was born on April 24, 1922 in Lindsay, Ne- braska to John and Mary (Ra- maekers) Ot- terpohl. In 1931 he moved with his family to Ran- dolph, Nebraska where he grew up. He married Alexia Margaret Gubbels on June 12, 1944 at Randolph. Bill and Lex, as they were known, farmed in the Randolph area for 14 years before moving to Hartington in 1958. They began Bill’s Surge Service at their home until moving the business (now known as Surge Dairy Equipment) to downtown Hartington in 1967 with Bill’s nephew and busi- ness partner, Edward Hosch, who at age 15 came to live with them in 1961. They re- tired in 1983 and Bill has been a resident of the Golden Living Center since Septem- ber 14, 2007. Bill was a mem- ber of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and is a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and was a former Grand Knight. Bill is survived by his nephew and “son,” Edward Hosch and his wife JoAnn of Hartington and their children, Robert Hosch and wife, Beth, and their children Addison, Colton and Lexi of Peoria, AZ; Rebecca Hosch of Omaha; sisters-in-law, Virginia Otter- pohl of Sioux City, Iowa; Alma Otterpohl Bray of Denver, CO; Dorothy Gubbels of Colum- bus, NE; brothers-in-law, Earl Leinart of Omaha; Ken Silman of Aurora, CO; Brother Mark Gubbels FSC of Memphis, TN; Melvin Gubbels of Lena, WI; Tom Gubbels of Randolph and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lexi, on Nov. 17, 2005 at the age of 83, eight siblings, Veronica and Math- ias Hosch, Dorothy and Paul Leiting, Robert Otterpohl, Grace Riley Leinart, Joseph Otterpohl, Mary Silman, Thomas Otterpohl, who died in infancy, John “Jack” Otter- pohl, sisters-in-law, Althea Gubbels, Doris Gubbels, Pa- tricia Gubbels, brothers-in- law, Isadore and his wife, Angela Gubbels and Michael Gubbels. Yankton Press & Dakotan May 24, 2014 Shirley Erickson Funeral services for Shirley J. Erickson, 83, of Wagner are 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at St. John Lutheran Church in Wag- ner. Burial is in the Richland Cemetery, rural Elk Point. Visitation is Monday at the church from 5 to 7 with fam- ily present from 6 to 7 followed by a 7 p.m. Prayer Service at the church. Shirley Jean Erickson passed away peacefully Thurs- day, May 22, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner. She was born March 19, 1931 in Sioux City, IA and was then adopted by Harold and Neva (Click) Logue. Shirley received her educa- tion in Sioux City, graduating form Central High School. She married Earl Erickson June 5, 1949 in Sioux City, IA. Two daughters were blessed to their union. During her life in Sioux City, Shirley was a librar- ian, Sunday School teacher and worked at the Woodbury County Courthouse, Wood- bury County Bank and North Sioux City Bank. Shirley and Earl moved to Pickstown in 1976, where they owned and operated Eric’s Standard Station until 1979. When Earl started driving truck for Payer Truck Line, Shirley decided to stay busy while he was gone. She worked at Randall Hills Coun- try Club, Pizza Ranch and the VFW Club. Shirley was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner and later became a member of ZIon Lutheran Church in Avon. She also was a member of the VFW Auxil- iary in Wagner. Shirley loved to go for walks, take car rides to the river, visit with friends and read. Most of all, she loved every minute spent with her two grandsons. Thankful for having shared her life are her daughters: Cheryl Erickson and fiance Craig Campbell of Avon and Stacy Greger and husband Dave of Wagner; two grand- sons: Cody Specketer and wife Jenn of Centreville, VA and Taylor Mohr of Wagner; sev- eral nieces and nephews; past co-workers and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Earl on October 6, 1984; her parents; her in-laws; brother, Dale Wal- terman and sister, Doris Mc- Clushey. Yankton Press & Dakotan May 24, 2014 Ardelle Nielsen Ardelle Marcella Nielsen (82) born on February 26th, 1932 to Ger- hard and Martha (High- street-Fokken) passed away from natural causes on Thursday May 23rd, 2014 at Avera Hospital in the com- pany of her loving family. On February 11th, 1950 she married the love of her life, Ray Nielsen. They lived in vari- ous places while Ray was in the service and finally made their way home to Viborg, SD where they lived and created a beautiful life for many years. After devoting all her time to her children, she started work- ing at the Irene nursing home where she loved spending her time with everyone she helped. Her interests were an- tiquing, playing pinochle, dancing with her husband and always enjoying a good laugh. Ardelle was one beautiful lady and if you had the pleasure of knowing her she had a way of touching your heart. She was an amazing wife, sister, mother,grandmother and friend to many and she will be greatly missed. Her memory will be cher- ished by her husband, Ray; David & Rhonda, Adell & Todd Rudd, Lori & Don, Stacy & Rick, Scott & Elise, Jay & Dawn, Roxi and Shawn & Tammy also many grandchil- dren and her sisters Arlene & Muriel. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2014 at Hansen Funeral Home in Irene, SD with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, Viborg, SD with Pas- tor Steven Unzicker officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Val- ley Lutheran Cemetery. The family wishes to ex- press a special thanks to Dr. Santella and Dr. Shah also Avera Mckennan Doctors and Nursing Staff. They would also like to extend thanks to the Centerville Care and Rehab Center and Pioneer Memorial Hospital staff. Visit hansenfuneralhome.com To us she was someone special, Someone set apart, Her memory will live for- ever, Engraved within our hearts. Yankton Press & Dakotan May 24, 2014 Doris Moyer Doris J. Moyer, 89, of Ver- million died Friday, May 23, 2014, at Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Kober Funeral Home of Vermillion. Saturday, 5.24.14 ON THE WEB: www.yankton.net NEWSROOM: [email protected] PRESS DAKOTAN PAGE 3 the region OBITUARIES Guiding and serving families with compassion and trust. Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton Memorial Resource Center, Tyndall • Memorial Chapels, Tabor, Menno & Tyndall 665-9679 • 1-800-495-9679 • www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com They were there for us and for our country. Some couldn’t wait to come home to the families they loved...others gave the ultimate sacrifice. Today, as every day, they remain unforgotten. Unforgotten. Kevin P . Opsahl Funeral Director Tami Keller Funeral Director W INTZ & R AY FUNERAL HOME and Cremation Service, Inc. 605-665-3644 W INTZ FUNERAL HOME INC. Hartington, Coleridge, Crofton 402-254-6547 www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com Send an on-line sympathy card at www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com (605) 665-8073 2507 Fox Run Pkwy., Yankton While you’re out barbecueing and hanging out with family and friends this Memorial Day weekend (and after), please take time to remember the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives to help make and keep the United States the land of the free and the home of the brave! Erickson Nielsen Gene Nelson Gene R. Nelson, age 85, of Yankton passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hos- pital, Yankton, SD. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the United Church of Christ (Congregational), Yankton, SD with Rev. Molly Carlson officiating. Visitations will be 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Opsahl-Kostel Fu- neral Home & Crematory, Yankton, and then one hour prior to the service at the church. Gene R. Nelson was born August 6, 1928 to Lawrence and Bernice (Brownlee) Nel- son, in Yankton, SD. He went to school in Yankton until 1940 when his father was called to active military duty. He lived in Salinas, California and Bastrop, TX for three years. In 1944 he returned to Yankton to finish high school where he participated in foot- ball, basket- ball and track for Yankton High School and gradu- ated in 1946. Shortly after graduating, he joined the Army and was stationed at Ft. Monmouth and Ft. Dix in New Jersey where he earned the rank of Sergeant in 1948. He returned to Yank- ton where he started college at Yankton College, but in 1950, the 196th Regimental Combat Team was activated for the Korean War. Prior to deployment, Gene married Barbara Robinson on August 19, 1950 in Pierre, SD. To this union, three sons were born: Dana, Kirby and Mark. Gene was stationed at Camp Carson, CO and at Ft. Richardson, AK until July 1951, and was discharged from the Army in 1952. He re- turned to Yankton College for the next two years and re- ceived a BA in 1954. While in college, he participated in track and was the President of the Student Body. In 1960, he received his Master’s De- gree from USD. Gene was em- ployed as a teacher and coach in Wessington Springs, SD for six years. In 1960, he returned to Yankton as a his- tory teacher and assistant football, basketball and track coach. In 1965 he became the assistant principal at Yankton High School until his retire- ment in 1987. His dream was to make a difference in the lives of Yankton youth. For the next 15 years Gene and Barbara traveled to the east and west coast, ending up in Apache Junction, Arizona at Road Haven Resort to live the life of a retiree, playing golf and having fun in the sun- shine during the winter and returning to Yankton every summer. While in Road Haven, they met many won- derful new friends. In 2002, they returned to Yankton for health reasons. Gene was a member of United Church of Christ (Con- gregational), Yankton Quar- terback Club, Yankton High School Booster Club and Hill- crest Golf Course. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Dana (Tanya Harris) and Mark; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harold Nelson and a son, Kirby Nelson. “Once a Buck, always a Buck.” The family requests donations to the Yankton High School Track and Field Program, Yankton High School, Activities Director, 1801 Summit Street, Yankton, SD 57078. Yankton Press & Dakotan May 24. 2014 Online condolences at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com Nelson BY NATHAN JOHNSON [email protected] The Yankton City Commis- sion will revive discussion of where to build a new water plant Tuesday. “We have the three alterna- tive locations we’ve talked about before,” City Manager Amy Nelson said during a media briefing Friday. “I don’t have another option, apart from those locations. A new lo- cation might be brought for- ward Tuesday. If that happens, we’ll have our engineers look at the feasibility of it.” Commissioner David Knoff requested to have the issue put on the agenda. No vote was taken after a presentation of location op- tions in March, so by default the City Commission’s direc- tion to staff was to continue with plans to add on to Water Plant No. 2 on the west end of Riverside Park. HDR, Inc., researched four options for the location of the new water plant. • Option one is adjacent to Water Treatment Plant No. 2 and is estimated to cost $28.7 million. The water plant would be constructed partially into the side slope, and the height of the building is anticipated to be similar to the existing fa- cility. Not only does this site allow the new plant to utilize existing infrastructure, but it would allow interconnection with Plant No. 2; • Option two is just north of Water Treatment Plant No. 2 along Levee Street and east of the Meridian Bridge. It is esti- mated to cost just more than $29 million. Goodmanson said that site would be a tight fit for the plant, and it would end up being so close to the Meridian Bridge that people could prob- ably jump on to the roof. Addi- tionally, an environmental investigation would have to be done; • Option three is at Paddle Wheel Point in the vicinity of where the city plans to con- struct a collector well. The es- timated cost of building there is between $37.1 million and $43.2 million, depending if dedicated raw water transmis- sion mains or a common raw water transmission main is built between the new plant and Plant No. 2; and • Option four is the indus- trial park near the intersection of Alumax Drive and Bill Baggs Road. It is estimated to cost $45.7 million. The study states that construction of the water treatment plant in the indus- trial park could provide com- panies with easy access to high-quality water. Knoff was the most vocal advocate for discussing al- ternatives to option one but found little support on the commission because of the costs attached. The community is still discussing the location issue, according to Nelson. Design work is proceeding on a col- lector well at Paddle Wheel Point, so questions about the water plant need to be re- solved in order to finish that process. “I think there is value in looking at all options,” she said. “The cost is going to be the factor. Ideally, we would- n’t have any public infra- structure on the river, because it is used for recre- ation. However, it is also our source of water.” The meeting gets under way at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the City of Yankton Meeting Room, located at the Techni- cal Education Center, 1200 W. 21st St. You can follow Nathan Johnson on Twitter at twit- ter.com/AnInlandVoyage. Dis- cuss this story at www.yankton.net/. City To Revive Water Plant Discussion Domino’s Pizza Among Projects Under Way BY NATHAN JOHNSON [email protected] Domino’s Pizza is among the construction projects getting under way in Yankton, according to city officials. “Now that it’s warmed up, we’re seeing an influx of construction, which is good,” City Manager Amy Nelson said. “I think it’s a positive time for our com- munity.” Domino’s will be located in the former Quiznos space in Morgen Square. Among the other proj- ects the city building de- partment says is in the review stages are the Avera Yankton Care Center re- placement facility and hos- pice, the Farm Services Credit retail office on the north side of town, Culver’s and an addition to First As- sembly of God church. Other projects where construction continues in- clude: the Mount Marty Col- lege science complex, the 59-unit Econo Lodge motel, the Groseth Crossing proj- ect (that includes Maurices and Verizon retail stores), the comfort station on the NFAA grounds and the Yankton Area Progressive Growth building on Alumax Drive. You can follow Nathan Johnson on Twitter at twit- ter.com/AnInlandVoyage. Discuss this story at www.yankton.net/. PIERRE — The Mead Build- ing project in Yankton is among five historical preserva- tion projects in the state that has received matching grants from the South Dakota State Historical Society. The grants are awarded through the State Historical Society’s Deadwood Fund grant program. Funding for the program is from Deadwood gaming revenue earmarked by state law for historic preserva- tion projects throughout the state. The program is adminis- tered by the society’s State Historic Preservation Office at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. The Mead Building on the campus of the historic Human Services Center, built in 1909, received $15,000 to rebuild the damaged decorative plaster and moldings in the front par- lors and grand foyer. Deadwood Fund grants are awarded twice a year, with grant application deadlines of Feb. 1 and Oct. 1. Applications are reviewed at the spring and winter meetings of the State Historical Society’s board of trustees. Mead Project Recei ves Grant From SDSHS Otterpohl
