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4A Dell Rapids ribune COMMUNITY SF-0000337160 We want to make you a Loan up to 3,000 Surety Finance 5105 w. 12th St. Sioux Falls SD 57106 605-332-0051 nance.net SF-0000337268 SF-0000337586 SF-0000337591 JAMES ROOFING Locally owned and operated ng homes in Dell Rapids for over 25 years Proud and Reliable Rob Roy James Mark James Owners Cell: 605-231-0826 ce: 605-543-5411 FREE Estimates ng Since 1969 Over 40 years Experience Dennis Eugene Jensen, 79, of Dell Rapids died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his farm due to injuries re- eived in a farm accident. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Celeb ration United Methodist hurch, Brandon.

Visita- ion with the family pre- ent was from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. urial was held at the Hills Rest Memorial Park emetery, Sioux Falls. Dennis was born in Viborg on July 21, 1935 to Ervin and Laura (Berthels en) Jensen at the home of his maternal grandpar- nts, George and Alice Berthelsen.

He attended chool in rural Turner County and graduated from Freeman High School in 1953. Dennis married Delaine Andersen at Dell apids, March 24, 1956. They farmed west of Dell Rapids for 43 years until her passing on September 3, 1999. ennis had two main interests air- lanes and usic. He earned to ly at Larchwood, Iowa in 1969 and held a Commercial Instrument rating, logging 9 000 hours aerial spraying i 26 years.

He and Del aine belonged to the International Flying Farmers for 30 years and Dennis held all the State offices a nd two terms as Region Five Director. Dennis is a lso a 40 year member of the EAA and attended the onvention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin 27 times. As a young man he played in local dance bands for 25 years, he played the accordion from 1 952 to 1977 including 13 years with the Jack Milton Band of Sioux Falls. Dennis was proud of his Danish heritage and his ability of speak the language. He as a long time member of the Madison Senior Center.

He married Barbara owers May 24, 2012 at randon. was preceded in eath by his parents, his wife Delaine and a baby grandson. Dennis is survived by is wife, Barbara, his son, eleigh Jensen and his ife Kim, Dell Rapids; a daughter, Delight Elsinger, Sioux Falls, grandchildren, Kody, Morgan, Luke, a nd Dylan Jensen and Mindy Elsinger; a sister, heryl (Gary) Walz, Freeman. ww.minnehahafuner- alhome.com Dennis ensen, 79 Dennis Jensen, 79 Richard Nelson, 90, of Trent passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Amemorial service was eld at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, une 27th at Trent Baptist hurch, Trent, SD. A private burial will follow at a later date at Nelson Cemetery, rural Trent. Richard Charles Nelson was born April 18th, 1925 in rural Moody County to parents Chris and Ella (Ander- on) Nelson. He grew up on the family farm and attended the Nelson Country School, in Moody County. He oined the Army April 24, 1 945 and was stationed in apan.

Richard married June Swanson February 14, 1947. He took over the family farm until 1978, at which time he moved to Trent. Richard owned his own furniture making and lawn ower repair business. He made furniture for 5 years and then focused solely on lawn mower repair for over 25 years. Grateful for having shared his life are his sons, Dicky (Kathy) Nelson, Artesian; Randy Nelson, Trent; Steve Nelson and hil Nelson; 9 grandchild ren and 14 great- grand- hildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, June; brothers, Willie Nelson and Bernard Nelson and great- grandson, Landon Nelson. minnehahafuneralho- me.com Richard Nelson, 90 Richard Nelson, 90 Zachary Michael Nussbaum passed away on June 21, 2015 in Sioux Falls, SD. His funeral ervice was held at 10:30 a on Thursday, June 2 5, 2015 at the Refomed Church, Dell Rapids with pastors Frank Boerema and Rick Timmer offici- a ting. Music was provided by Hollie Kuntz and Amy Thompson. Casket- bearers were Michael Blunk, Whitley Dearduff, Devlin Dillon, Ashley Koehne, Eli Hudgens and Courtney Simon.

Interment was in the Logan Reformed Cemetery, rural Dell Rapids. Visitation was held on Wednes- ay, June 24, 2015 started at 1:00 p.m. The family was present from 5:00 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service and time of sharing at 7:00 p.m. at ahler Funeral Home.

He was born December 16, 1989 in Plattsburgh, New York. He graduated from Dell apids High School in 2008. Zach was currently employed at Wood Specialties in Dell Rapids, SD, here he as em- loyed since he was 16 years old. achary njoyed usic, playing the drums and guitar were some of his hobbies. He a lso enjoyed family and spending time with his friends.

He loved cheering on the Green Bay Packers, along with most of his other family members. Zach enjoyed dinosaurs growing up he could name every single one, he felt the same way about birds. As a child, he would bring the bird ook out and try to have you read it to him as a story. As life progressed or Zach, he never lost his charm. He was what people would call wild He never lost his love for music.

His favorite thing to do was to jam out with his friends. He loved to play his ins truments and create his own songs. Zach had lots of love for his family and friends. Growing up, he babysat his cousins, rother, and sister regu- arly. He had an amazing mile that filled hearts with joy.

Zachary is survived by his parents, Jason and amara Dearduff of Dell apids; Rick Witczek, is father; his sister, Cassidy Dearduff, and his brother, Adam Dearduff, both of Dell Rapids; randparents Eugene and Dianne Nussbaum of Trent, Roger and Judy Dearduff of Dell Rapids, and Lucy Wendell of and the extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins; and many others. He is also survived by his best canine friend Zach was preceded in eath by his grandfather, Francis Wendell and Uncle Cole Dearduff. will be greatly missed and forever remembered in our hearts. ay you share your music with the angels in heaven. Until we meet again.

Zachary Nussbaum Zachary Nussbaum, 2 5 OBITUARIES At the beginning of the Revolutionary War the individual states were not united by a na- ional government and hey lacked a symbol hat could unite them. I nstead, there were many flags. An attempt to unite the states fighting for independence under a flag that held resemblance to Great was not successful. Instead, the Second Continental Congress determined it was time to part with Great emblem entirely and establish a new national symbol or a new nation. One year after the Declaration of Independence was adopted the Second Continental Congress established a national flag.

The resolution pronounced that flag of the United tates be 13 stripes, alternate red and and that union be 13 stars, white in a blue ield, representing a ew ecades later, a conflict over slavery and state sovereignty erupted. The North and the South could no longer resolve their differences. Those in the South rejected the flag that had united the ountry ince its rigin. outhern- ers replaced the American flag with their own flags: three successive confederate flags that would set their people apart from the United States. Although the Civil War nearly tore our nation apart, we eventually emerged as a better and stronger nation.

he tenets of the Declaration of Independence ALL men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights could finally be realized with the elimination of slavery. And ecause of the Civil War, Americans began to fly the American flag. It until ortherners began dis- laying flags as a sym- ol of their allegiance and patriotism that it became commonplace for individuals to fly flags at their own homes. By the time of World War II, the United States was among the most prosperous and prominent nations of the world. The country ad grown and the flag hen contained 48 stars.

A a world superpower, he United States joined the fight against the Axis Powers and led the Allies to victory. With the admission of Alaska and Hawaii to the union, our flag became what it is today flag with 50 stars. Today our flag represents the American way of life. It is a sign of relief, an emblem of hope and asymbol of freedom. he flag stands for the fight for independence, the triumph over slavery, the crushing of Nazism and the containment of communism.

This Independence Day, I hope take the opportunity to hank the men and women who have worn the uniform of our United States, united nder the flag of our ation. Because of hem, and those who went before them, we won our independence, and are free. STATE POLITICS Thanks to all those who have carried the flag Gov. Dennis augaard GOV. DENNIS DAUGAARD GOVERNOR OF SOUTH DAKOTA Dear Editor, Iwant South Dakotans to know that when you grow older and can- ot live alone anymore, he law says the state an require you move to anursing home or assisted living center.

Iquestioned the governor about this law hen he visited Milbank. He said the state as the right to revoke your driver's license when your driving isn't what it should be. I a gree with taking a driver's license away rom an individual for their safety and the safety of others. Idon't agree with not having the right to choose where you can live. If you are in a safe environment, with good ood provided and excellent care given to you, the state shouldn't ave the right to say you need to be in a nursing home.

Ihave a home in Milb ank called Rita's ome Care. I have three esidents the state Board of Health says must leave my home and go into a nursing home. his is wrong. My husband served 22 ears in the military for what? I thought it was for our freedom and the right to choose. The hoice should be up to the individual and their amily members.

Iam asking every military member and their families write to their state representatives, the governor and the attorney general to get this law changed. I a lso ask anyone over 65 or who has an older family member to please rite to get this law changed. One of the residents who lives with me was a arine. My husband as in the Army. Anoth- man served in the Navy during World War II.

Please don't tell me they fought for nothing. I believe they fought for the ights of every American, no matter their age. I might lose my business and my home fighting the state for this right, but I will fight for he elderly to have their right of choice. his law can affect everyone. It needs to be changed.

Please contact your state and your representatives. The governor's address is 500 E. Capitol Pierre, S.D., 57501. ita Wellnitz Rita's Home Care Milbank LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Seniors need own choice in housing Dear Editor: Iwant to say thank you to a ll who were able to attend our open house anniversary party on Saturday, June 13. hanks to our children for hosting the memorable event.

Fellowship with fam- i ly and friends is what means the most. We appreciate all of the best wishes hrough cards and letter we received. Thanks so much, erry and Charlotte Weiland, Dell Rapids and Tom and Sandrau Swier, Sioux alls Thanks for attending anniversary party.