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Betty Nemmers

May 3, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Betty M. Nemmers, 79, of Vernon, CT, died peacefully on Friday April 26th 2019. She was born July 30,1939 in Hinsdale Illinois one of three children of Roman J and Veronica (Rogers) Nemmers.

Prior to her retirement Betty was a school teacher at Vernon Center Middle School. She taught Special Education and Social Studies for over 20 years. Betty enjoyed gardening and was an avid and gifted artist.

Betty is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Lavonne Nemmers and Stephen Pivacek of Ft Myers FL, two nieces Krista Sabbatis and Beth McDonald, three nephews, Robert Pivacek, Roman Pivacek, and John R. Nemmers and all of their families. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brother, John E Nemmers.

A graveside service will be held in St Mary Cemetery in Dell Rapids, SD on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Kahler Funeral Home. www.kahlerfh.com.

Dell Rapids ESA Raises Money for DRAMA and St Jude’s

May 1, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Pastor Jeff Sorenson accepts the DRAMA donation from ESA members, Lori Morris, Glenda Siemonsma and Diana Jones. Photo submitted and used with permission by Lori Morris

The Dell Rapids Chapter of ESA recently held a wine/beer tasting fundraiser to benefit the Dell Rapids Area Ministerial Association (DRAMA) and St. Jude’s, which is ESA’s national project. The fundraiser allowed the ESA chapter to donate $5500 between DRAMA and St. Jude’s. This was the third year “Uncork and Unwind” was held in Dell Rapids. Beer tastes were added to this year’s event as well as light hors d’oeuvres. Papa’s Pub and Eatery provided the location for the event. Local business sponsors were LG Everist, 1st National Bank, Direct Automation, Mark Crisp Construction & C/R Realtors, Hegg Realtors/Spruce Glenn, and BXCC/Dells Materials.

Attendees purchased a ticket for $40. With that purchase they were able to enjoy six wine or beer tastes and sample a variety of gourmet cheeses and chocolates. Papa’s Pub also prepared crostini, marinara meatballs, and chips and salsa.

ESA members assembled 12 raffle baskets that were available ranging in value from $80 to $400. Attendees could purchase tickets at a cost of one for $5 or five tickets for $20 for their chance to win the baskets. Many of the baskets included donations from local businesses. There was also an additional travel-themed raffle basked which included a weekend at The Lodge in Deadwood valued at $500. Chances to win the weekend basket were made available in the form of a cork pull. Fifty corks were numbered and available to purchase for $20.

Dell Rapids ESA member Lori Morris said, “Our guests opened their hearts and wallets in support of our recipients. We are thankful to live in such a supportive community!”

Dell Rapids Baseball Gets Second Straight Shutout Win

April 30, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids baseball team earned their second straight shutout win on Monday, April 29th. Dell Rapids defeated McCook Central/Montrose 2-0 in Montrose behind a dominating pitching performance by Eddie Price.

Dell Rapids scored early again in this game. Keegan Miller led off the game with a single and advanced to second on an error. Jay Holm hit a bunt single to third base. An error by the third baseman allowed Miler to score and Holm to advance to second base. McCook Central/Montrose was able to get out of the jam by just allowing the one run, and Dell Rapids led 1-0 early.

Neither team was able to get much offense going, but Dell Rapids was able to get another run on the board in the top of the fifth inning. Ty Wood was hit by a pitch with one out in the inning. Wood then stole second, and was able to advance to third on a wild pitch during a Brandon Geraets at bat. Geraets then laid down a sacrifice bunt down the first base line to bring home Wood for a 2-0 lead.

Price was dominant on the mound. He pitched 6 2/3 innings giving up just one hit and four walks while striking out 11 batters. Austin Henry got the final out on a strikeout after giving up a walk.

Holm led the offense with two hits in the game. Miller had a single, and Jake Rechtenbaugh had a double in the game. Geraets had the lone RBI in the game.

Dell Rapids (6-2) is currently scheduled to play in Tea on Wednesday, May 1st.

Dell Rapids Baseball Blanks Tri-Valley

April 27, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dell Rapids earned their fifth win of the season and first shutout in a 4-0 win over Tri-Valley on Friday, April 26th. The game had to change venues to Garretson in what has been a common theme for the high school baseball season this spring.

Keegan Miller led the game with a double and Jay Holm followed with a bunt single to give Dell Rapids two runners on base with no outs. Eddie Price reached on an error, and Miller scored on the play giving Dell Rapids an early 1-0 lead. Dell Rapids scored three times in the top of the fourth inning. The inning began with two errors by the Tri-Valley defense. Logan Stone drove home a run with an RBI single. Miller also had an RBI single in the inning. Austin Henry had an RBI groundout for the third run of the inning and final run of the game.

Jake Rechtenbaugh pitched the complete game for the shutout giving up just three hits and one walk while striking out nine batters. Miller and Holm led the offense with two hits each. Stone had the other hit for Dell Rapids. Miller, Henry, and Stone all had an RBI.

Dell Rapids (5-2) will travel to Humboldt to play West Central on Sunday, April 28th, at 5:00 p.m.

Quarrier Track Competes in Canton

April 27, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier track team was able to have their second meet of the week on Thursday, April 25th. Dell Rapids participated in the Terry Bong track meet held in Canton on Thursday afternoon.

The Quarrier girls finished with a total of 49 points for seventh place. West Central placed first with 113 points, Sioux Falls Christian was second with 102 points, and Canton was third with 75 points. The Quarrier boys finished with a total of 59 points to tie for fourth place with Tri-Valley. Sioux Falls Christian placed first with 159 points, Lennox was second with 90 points, and West Central was third with 74 points.

Dell Rapids will be in Lennox on Tuesday, April 30th.

Individual Girls Results:

2019 Terry Bong Track Results - Girls

Individual Boys Results:

2019 Terry Bong Track Results - Boys

Big First Inning Enough for Dell Rapids

April 24, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

A five-run top of the first inning was enough for Dell Rapids as they defeated Garretson 6-3 on Wednesday, April 24th in Garretson.

Eddie Price started the game with a lead-off double. Jay Holm followed with an RBI single to give Dell Rapids a 1-0 lead just two batters into the game. Keegan Miller walked and Austin Henry singled to load the bases with no outs. After a strikeout, Jake Steineke hit a grand slam homerun to give Dell Rapids a 5-0 lead. Garretson got one run back in the bottom of the first on a single by Dylan Kindt and an RBI single by Treyson Buckenberg.

Kindt drew a walk in the bottom of the third inning and scored on an RBI single by Brady DeBates. Garretson would get another run in the bottom of the fourth inning on a Dell Rapids error to cut the lead to 5-3. Tate Kolbeck hit an RBI single to score Steineke as an insurance run for Dell Rapids in the top of the fifth inning, which was the final run scored in the game.

Steineke, Kolbeck, and Henry all finished with two hits each. Price, Holm, and Ty Wood also collected hits. Steineke led the team with four RBIs and two runs scored. Kolbeck and Holm drove home the other two runs. Steineke also took the win for Dell Rapids on the mound pitching 5 1/3 innings giving up three runs, one earned, on four hits with four walks and eight strikeouts. Henry pitched the final 1 2/3 innings not allowing hit while walking one batter and striking out three.

Dell Rapids (4-2) will travel to Colton to play Tri-Valley on Friday, April 26th.

Quarrier Girls Golf at Dakota Dunes

April 24, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls golf team also traveled to Dakota Valley for a meet at Two Rivers Golf Course at Dakota Dunes on Tuesday, April 23rd.

Dell Rapids finished with a team score of 409 at the event. West Central won the team title with 364. Parkston was second with a team score of 369, and Madison placed third with a team score of 370.

Sydney Emery had a ninth place finish individually with a round of 91. Olivia Downs finished 20th with a round of 94. Abby Greenhoff had a round of 111, and Jayme Schmidt finished with a round of 113.

The Quarriers will be in Canton for the Canton Triangular on Monday, April 29th.

Quarrier Track Adds Meet at Dakota Valley

April 24, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Having had a couple of their early track meets cancelled, the Dell Rapids Quarrier track team was able to add a track meet to fill their schedule. The Quarriers traveled to Dakota Valley High School for the Dakota Valley Invite on Tuesday, April 23rd.

Hannah Heiberger had a state-qualifying jump in the long jump with a first-place leap of 16’3.75″. Brayden Pulscher bested his state-qualifying high jump leap from last week with a first-place jump of 6’4″.

Dell Rapids will be at the Terry Bong Invitational in Canton on Thursday, April 25th for their next meet.

Individual Girls Results:

DV Invite Track Meet Results - Girls

Individual Boys Results:

DV Invite Track Meet Results - Boys

Cardinal Track Back in Estelline

April 24, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals went back to Estelline for the Pat Gilligan Alumni Invitational on Tuesday, April 23rd. Twenty different teams participated in the event for the girls and 24 teams participated for the boys.

The St Mary Cardinal girls team finished with a total of 57 points for sixth. Colman-Egan won the girls title with 93 points. Estelline/Hendricks was second with 78 points, and Deubrook Area finished third with 72 points. The Cardinal boys team had a 14th place finish with 21 points. Milbank placed first with 104.25 points. Northwestern was second at 66 points, and James Valley Christian placed third with 59 points.

Ella Heinitz qualified for state in the 100m dash with a second place time of :12.67. Maddie Schwebach also had a state-qualifying throw in the discus with a first-place throw of 120’5″.

St Mary will be in Chester on Saturday, April 27th for the Tom Main Track Meet.

Individual Results:

Pat Gilligan Alumni Invite Track Meet Results

Teresa Boyum

April 23, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Teresa Ann Boyum, 91, of Sioux Falls peacefully passed away Friday evening at her home at Prince of Peace. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday, April 26th at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls. Inurnment will take place at a later date as Teresa has generously donated her body to the University of South Dakota’s Body Donation Program. Teresa recognized the value of this gift toward the education of our future healthcare professional and she would encourage all to consider such a gift. Visitation with family present is at 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 25th at St.Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids with a prayer service and rosary at 7:00pm.

Funeral arrangements were under the care of Kahler Funeral Home www.kahlerfh.com.

Teresa was born on the family farm in Dell Rapids, SD to Albert T. and Anna Mae (Keefer) Bowen on December 23rd, 1927. Teresa was the youngest of three children, growing up with her sister Bernadine and brother Bill. Teresa attended St. Mary Catholic School in Dell Rapids, Class of 1945.

Teresa was united in marriage to Norvald James “Jim” Boyum on September 26, 1946. Jim and Teresa welcomed six children into their family, Kathleen, James, Thomas, Mark, Susan and Daniel and last fall celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary.

Teresa was a strong, gentle, kind-hearted woman who together with Jim, raised their six children. In addition to raising four often rambunctious boys and two adorable girls, Teresa helped with the family enterprise on the 7D7 Mink Ranch at Renner. Later in life, Teresa was side-by-side with Jim when they launched their “retirement” endeavor when they founded I-90 White GMC in 1985. Together, they operated I-90 until 1993 when they retired for good. Teresa and Jim spent the next 12 years wintering in Mesa, AZ, surrounded by family and friends. In 2005 Teresa and Jim returned full-time to South Dakota, moving to Dell Rapids where they resided for 12 years. In 2017 they moved to Sioux Falls, residing at Laurel Oaks Apartments at Prince of Peace.

Teresa was a quiet, faith-filled woman and for 91 years she provided roots and wings for her family. How appropriate that she passed away on Good Friday — a wonderful day to return to the Lord. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Those grateful to have shared her life are husband Jim (d), daughters Kathleen and Sue (Brian Rainey). Sons Jim (d) (Kathy), Tom (Janet), Mark (Lora Cady) and Dan (Pam). Grandchildren Gia (d), BJ (Carla), Shane, April (Ryan), Cody (Christy), Jessie (James), Jeremiah, Tressa, Zach (Christine), Dulcie, Annie, Dylan, Bowen, Max, Olivia, Eva, eighteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and many treasured nieces and nephews.

Teresa was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bernadine; brother, Bill; son, Jim; and granddaughter, Gia.

Teresa respectfully requested no flowers. Instead, she and her family request any memorials to be directed to the Sioux Falls Catholic School System for the benefit of tuition assistance to families of the community. Memorials can be directed online. Visit this link https://www.sfcss.org/donate/ and select MEMORIAL GIFTS.

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