June 2022

Robert “Bob” Siedschlaw, 76, passed away Sept. 30, 2021, at Greenhouse Living in Sheridan, Wyo., after a long illness with dementia. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 24, at Sturgis First United Methodist Church, 1755 Ball Park Road, Sturgis, S.D. Inurnment will follow at 2 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery (20901 Pleasant Valley Dr., Sturgis, SD) with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, Bob’s family requests that you help another person the next time you see someone in need, don’t hesitate or be afraid of helping or serving.

Online condolences may be made at www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.

Stacey Kopfmann

Wessington Springs

Stacey Kopfmann, 52, of Wessington Springs, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, at the Sanford (USD) Medical Center in Sioux Falls, surrounded by his family. 

His memorial service is tentatively planned for 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 17, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs. Visitation, with his family present, will be from 4-6 p.m., with a prayer service to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs.

Stacey D. Kopfmann, the son of Ivan and Patricia (Schmidtgall) Kopfmann, was born on July 29, 1969, in Huron. He attended school and graduated from Alpena High School in 1987.

Stacey worked as a farmer and rancher.

Stacey married Pamela Tebay on Oct. 22, 1988, in Huron. The couple farmed near Virgil before moving to Wessington Springs in 2010.

Stacey was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs. He was also a member of the Alpena Fire Department for many years and the Men’s Softball team.  Stacey was also awarded the Beadle County Young Farmer of the Year. 

Stacey was a hard worker. He loved being a farmer and was proud of the farm he worked hard to build.  Stacey especially loved his cows and was proud of the herd he produced. He enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors, as well as going to car shows and tinkering on his car in his shop. He had a great sense of humor and liked to joke around. Stacey was very proud of his children and loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

Stacey is survived by his wife, Pam of Wessington Springs; his two sons, Brett (Brooke) Kopfmann of Mitchell and Bryce Kopfmann of Wessington Springs; his daughter, Becky (Evan) Muller of Kindred, N.D.; bonus son, Tyler Gregg-Kole; four grandchildren; his father, Ivan Kopfmann of Alpena; brother, Todd (Mary) Kopfmann of Alpena; sister, Kim (Dave) Deines of Marshall, Minn.; two nieces and five nephews; his mother and father-in-law, Darrell (Linda) Tebay of Wessington Springs; sister-in-law, Candi (Chad) Olson of Aberdeen; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Stacey was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Kopfmann; grandparents; several aunts, uncles, and close friend and cousin, Jim Schmidtgall.

Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., with Vice-Chairman Steve Larson presiding. Present were Gary Blindauer and Rod Weber. Chairman Jeff Ebersdorfer and Paul Larson were absent. Auditor Kami Moody was also present. Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Weber, to approve the minutes from May 24 meeting, as presented. Motion carried.

CITIZEN INPUT 

No public was in attendance for input. 

HIGHWAY

Stacy Mendenhall, Highway Superintendent and Sheri Kogel, Highway Secretary met with the board. Townships that requested ditch spray have been sprayed. County roads are currently being sprayed. 

CANVAS

The board canvased the votes for the 2022 Primary Election. Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Weber, to accept the canvas. Motion carried.

OTHER BUSINESS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD

Planning and Zoning Board Minutes from June 6 were reviewed, discussed, and approved. 

Auditor Moody reminded the board that the courthouse will be closed on Monday, June 20th, in observance of Juneteenth. 

Motion by Weber, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the updated Ambulance Roster. Motion carried. 

REPORTS AND BILLS

Auditor and Treasurer in all accounts $4,808,249.31

Register of Deeds $9,210.63

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Weber, to pay the following bills; motion carried:

May payroll before Deductions

Commissioners $5,184.92

Auditor $7,452.51

Treasurer $6,591.68

States Attorney $6,722.82

Courthouse $3,779.54

Assessor $9,650.43

Register of Deeds $8,268.26

Sheriff $16,165.15

Public Welfare $1,373.83

Nurse $2,977.61

Ambulance $3,289.16

WIC $41.42

Extension Office $1,895.62

Weed $3,934.66

Drainage $258.36

Planning and Zoning $193.77

Road and Bridge $33,707.14

E-911 $89.20

Emergency Management $752.04

Sobriety Testing $89.17

South Dakota Association of County Officials, Monthly Remittance $102.00 

State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance  $68,194.05 

Sanborn County Treasurer, Taxes in Trust $4,978.21

First National Bank of Omaha, Direct Deposit Fee $27.56 

Division of Child Support, Employee Child Support $283.37 

First National Bank, Insurance  $2,212.41 

Town, City, James River Water, Townships and TC Fire, Monthly Remittance $210,128.23 

BEAM, Vision Insurance $10.55 

EMC National life Company, Ambulance – No Run Insurance $32.27 

First National Bank of Omaha, Supplies $1,928.20 

A-OX Welding, Supplies $135.52 

Amazon SYNCB, Supplies $28.64 

ARAMARK, Supplies  $124.57 

AT&T Mobility, Utilities  $265.96 

Beadle County Sheriff, Jail Fees-Williams, Miller, McReynolds, Mandel, Jones, Brick $1,055.00

Brooks Oil Company, Supplies  $22,192.50 

Butler Equipment County, Supplies $62,400.78 

Central Electric Co-op, Utilities $532.03 

Davison County Sheriff, Jail Fees – Good and Bieganowski $190.00 

Dick’s Body Shop, Alignment 2021 Tahoe  $80.00 

ES&S, Supplies $74.10 

Express Stop, Fuel $47.08 

Penny Farris, Meal/Travel $213.87 

Forestburg Farmers Elevator Co., Supplies $8,712.05 

Hillyard/ Sioux Falls, Supplies  $867.10 

Menards, Supplies $239.00 

Jamie Miller, Travel $103.74 

Office Peeps, Supplies $486.06 

Dayna Opsahl, Supplies $17.52 

Quadient Finance USA INC., Postage $1,000.00 

Santel Communications, Utilities $1,137.64 

Smile Markers, Supplies $29.34 

Tech Solutions, Utilities $3,184.00 

Waste Management, Utilities $220.64 

Xcel Energy, Utilities $86.71 

Runnings Supply Company, Supplies $156.53 

The Lodge at Deadwood, Travel and Conference $252.00 

Rob’s Auto Repair, Repairs $316.98 

Agtegra Cooperative, Chemical $157.73 

Brosz Engineering Inc., Services and Fees $6,470.00 

Farnam’s Genuine Parts, Supplies $191.16 

Forestburg Well Company, Utilities $200.00 

Konexus Inc., Alert-sense $3,500.00 

Microfilm Imaging Systems, Plat Scanning $8,376.20 

Pharm Chem Inc., Drug Patch Test $62.90 

Ramkota Hotel – Pierre, Conference Stay $385.00 

Mike Salathe, Travel $179.00 

Seachange Print Innovations, Election Supplies $185.00 

Sign Solutions USA, Signs $138.13 

Skeeters, Election Workers $19.95 

There being no further business before the board, motion by Weber, seconded by Blindauer to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.  The next regular scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Kami Moody

Sanborn County Auditor

Steve Larson

Vice-Chairman of the Board, 

Sanborn County                                                                                                 

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