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, 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.

Rodger Oldfield, 80, of Huron, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the Prairie View Healthcare Center at Woonsocket.

His visitation was Monday, June 6, at the Kuhler Funeral Home, which was followed by a prayer service Monday evening. Burial will be held at a later date in the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery at Sioux Falls.

Rodger L. Oldfield was born Nov. 1, 1941, to Delmar and Berndetta (Schweitzer) Oldfield at Washington, Iowa. At a young age, his family moved to a farm outside of Miller. 

Rodger married Donna Peck, and to this union, his daughter, Patsy, was born.

Rodger served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968; he was then honorably discharged.

He later married Lenette Reimer. They made their home at Virgil; together they owned and operated a mechanic shop, R&L Garage, and raised their daughters, Jeanie and Joanie.

Rodger enjoyed hunting and fishing. The family spent many weekends at Lake Louise and Rose Hill. Rodger taught his daughters to fix their own cars and find his wrenches. The girls learned quickly that you pack a lunch when going places with dad; you never knew when you were coming home. The grandkids could always expect a good joke from grandpa, and he always wanted to hear one from them. 

Rodger was raised in the Methodist faith. He was a member of the VFW and the Schmidt-Barnes American Legion Post #268 Virgil.

He is survived by three daughters, Patsy (Robert) LeGrand of St. Lawrence, Jeanie (Lorne) King of Virgil and Joanie (Jody Gottsch) Oldfield of Bennington, Neb.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Sharon Krueger; one brother, Randy Oldfield; his special friend, Mary Hall; and his lifelong friend, Steve Ames.

Rodger was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Delmar Oldfield Jr. and Ronald Oldfield.