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March 2, 2010 Sac County Claims Approved

Without Comment, the Sac County Supervisors approved the following claims on March 2, 2010

Minutes of the March 3, 2010 Sac School Board Meeting

Passed Away - Derrell Lynch

Derrell Lynch

June 5, 1944 - February 17, 2010

Derrell Lynch, age 65, of Sac City, Iowa, passed away, Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, with his family at his side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sac City under the direction of the Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend John J. McGuirk will officiate, with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery, Sac City. Military graveside honors will be conducted by VFW Post 590 and American Legion Post 195. Friends may call at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Sac City on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. There will be a Scripture Service at 4 p.m. followed by a Rosary Service.

Born June 5, 1944, in Sac City, Iowa, Derrell Raymond Lynch was the son of Derrell and Janice (Weisenborn) Lynch. He attended country school, and later graduated from Sac City High School in 1962. After high school he was drafted into the United States Army in 1965. Most of Derrell's tour of duty was spent in Vietnam where he earned a Purple Heart. Derrell was honorably discharged from active duty in 1967.

On October 7, 1967, he was united in marriage to Linda McClintock at St Mary's Catholic Church in Sac City. The couple settled in Sac City where they raised three children, Chad, Trent, and Laura. Derrell was employed by Sac County for 23 years as a heavy equipment operator.

Derrell was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, VFW Post 590, and the Old Iron Tractor Club. He enjoyed being outdoors on the farm, tractor rides, and spending time with friends. Most of all, Derrell loved being with Linda, his children, and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; three children, Chad (Amanda) Lynch of Sac City, Trent Lynch of Sac City, and Laura (Larry) Johnson of Norwalk, IA; his mother, Janice Lynch of Sac City; and seven granddaughters. He is also survived by a brother, Mark Lynch of Sac City; sisters, Patti (John) Wirtjers of Sac City, Linda (Lee) Bobier of Sioux City, Terri (Charlie) Haberer of Boone, IA, Michel (Doug) Horn of Valley Springs, SD, and Peggy Lynch of Sac City; an uncle, Wayne Lynch of Linn Creek, MO; and father-in-law, Walter McClintock of Sac City.

Preceding him in death were his father, Derrell; grandparents, Mark and Elda Lynch, and Calla and Louis Weisenborn; and his mother-in-law, Iva McClintock.

Passed Away - Douglas A. Thorpe

Douglas A. Thorpe

March 19, 1937 - February 15, 2010

Douglas A. Thorpe, age 72, of Sac City, Iowa passed away Monday, February 15, 2010, at Loring Hospital in Sac City with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 20, 2010, from Noon-2:00 p.m. at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Sac City. Memorial services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The Reverend Donald Gibson will officiate, with burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa, at a later date.

Born March 19, 1937, in Lake View, Iowa, Doug was the son of Roland and Helen (Mason) Thorpe. He grew up in Carnarvon and attended Lake View High School. Doug served two years in the United States Navy from 1956-1958 aboard the USS Wisconsin. After returning home, Doug attended Barber College in Sioux City, Iowa.

On December 7, 1958, Doug was united in marriage to Patricia Homme at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake, Iowa. To this union three children were born, Lori, Gary, and Julie. Doug barbered for many years in Storm Lake, Ames, and Cedar Rapids before entering the sales profession which took the family to Ankeny, Iowa in 1969, and later to Estes Park, Colorado, from 1974-78. The family settled in Sac City in 1978 to the present time.

Doug enjoyed camping trips to various parks, boating, fishing, and playing cards. He especially loved traveling with Pat and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Pat; three children, Lori Intveld of Sioux Falls, SD, Gary (Jackie) Thorpe of Clear Lake, and Julie Ballantini of Sac City; six grandchildren, Brock (Megan) Intveld, Jamie Intveld, Cory and Holly Thorpe, Matt and Amanda Vaughn; and one great-granddaughter, Braelyn Intveld. Doug is also survived by a brother, Denzel (Carol) Thorpe of Mt. View, AR; a sister, Delphine Borron of Aurora, CO; a brother-in-law, Bob (Suzanne) Homme of Highland Ranch, CO; a sister-in-law, Shirley Becicka of Oxford, IA; many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Dennis; brother-in-law, Darrell Borron; and nephew, Troy Borron.

Passed Away - Carl John Braunschweig

Carl John Braunschweig

January 29, 1933 - February 13, 2010

Carl John Braunschweig, age 77, of Wall Lake, Iowa, died Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Twilight Acres in Wall Lake, following a five-year battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sac City, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Andrew Ratcliffe will officiate, with burial in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. Friends may call at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Sac City on Friday from 2-6 p.m.

Born January 29, 1933, in Aurelia, Iowa, Carl John Braunschweig was the son of Otto and Lisette (Gerike) Braunschweig. He was baptized and confirmed by his father, Pastor Otto Braunschweig, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Aurelia. Carl graduated from Aurelia High School in 1952, then worked for Edson Construction Company in Storm Lake. He served in the United States Air Force from October, 1953, until his honorable discharge in September, 1956.

Carl attended Westmoor College, graduating in 1960. He farmed with his brother Robert in Larrabee, Iowa, and Henning, Minnesota. In 1977, he moved to Odebolt and was in construction with his brother, Bernard. From 1978-1982, he worked for Einspahr and Jensen in Odebolt.

On May 31, 1980, Carl married Beverly Gibson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa, becoming a step-father, -grandfather, and -great-grandfather. In 1983, Carl and Bev owned CB's Drive-In in Odebolt. Carl worked at the Sac County Golf and Country Club until 1989, then began working for Randy Aschinger on the farm. He loved the farm and the out-of-doors, and was an avid bowler and golfer.

Survivors include his wife, Bev; a step-daughter, Stephanie (Kyle) Ullrich of Denison; grandchildren, Heidi (Rodney) Slechta of Kiron, Chris (Wendy) Ullrich of Kiron, Holly (Dean) Quirk of Polk City, and Hope (Scott) O'Daniel of Parker, CO; and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Anna (Herb) Huseman of Rice Lake, WI, Cornelia Warkentien of Roseville, MN, Annette Braunschweig of Tavares, FL; five brothers, Reinhold Braunschweig of Beaver Dam, WI, Arnold Braunschweig of Iowa Falls, Robert Braunschweig of Donahue, Victor Braunschweig of Mustang, OK, and Bernard Braunschweig of Golden, CO; and two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Braunschweig of Alta, and Nelda Carney of Rolla, MO.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, Harry and Dorothea Witt; two sisters, Verona Fosdick and Eleanor Honsburch; and three brothers, Ottomar, Gerhardt, and Theodore Braunschweig.

Passed Away - Walter Eugene Werner

Walter Eugene Werner

January 14, 1931 - February 27, 2010

Early, Iowa

Visitation: 5-8:00 p.m. March 02, 2010 at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, Iowa
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. March 03, 2010 at Faith Lutheran Church in Early, Iowa
Interment: March 03, 2010 at Schaller Cemetery in Schaller, Iowa

Eugene Werner, age 79, of Early, Iowa died Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake.
Walter Eugene Werner left his tired body behind to join family and friends in Heaven on February 27, 2010 at the age of 79. He was born January 14, 1931 in Meadow Grove, Nebraska to Walter Theodore Werner and Elsie Marie Nelson. He was preceded in death by both his parents, his oldest sister, LaRue Neimeier Less and her husbands Carl Neimeier and Art Less. He has one surviving sister, LaBelle Foreman and her husband, Richard. He is survived by his wife, Wilma, his daughter Jeane Capers and husband Garry and two daughters, Anna and Jessica; his son Walter and wife Becky and their two children, Chris and Kim; his son Wayne and wife Karen and their three children, Stephannie, Trent and Clayton; his son Deane and wife Karen and their son Matthew as well as 11 great-grandchildren.

On his 14th birthday, his family moved from Meadow Grove, Nebraska to a farm south of Galva where he attended school. After a few years they moved to another farm southwest of Schaller and he graduated from Schaller school in 1948. He met his love, Wilma Mendenhall from Early and they were married February 22, 1951. She would become his lifelong companion and the one he was totally committed to through both good times and more recent difficult times. They raised their four children to always do the very best that they could.

He was a provider and farmer first and foremost. He rebuilt engines of all kinds to supplement the field work. But his real love was farming. In fact, if you asked him, that was the only job worth having. He loved preparing the ground and then producing from it. He was an inventor. If he didn’t have a piece of equipment because he couldn’t afford it or they simply didn’t have one to do the job, he built one from scrap iron customizing it to do what he wanted. He built a home from the ground up just as his parents had done. He learned all he could about wiring and plumbing and became the “Mr. Fixit” of the countryside. He was curious about all working things whether it was a grandfather clock or putting in an elevator. His shirts always had to have a pocket so he could carry a pen and paper. He could go to bed at night, sleep on it til the next morning, pull that pen and paper out of his pocket and have a problem figured out. He loved a good challenge. Anyone could call and ask him about a problem and he would figure it out for them.

After he retired from farming in his late 60’s, he worked his gardens. He started the seeds in the house and planted them in that fertile Iowa soil. He had so many vegetables and just couldn’t give enough away. You can only eat so much at home. So his friends, the café and nursing homes took the rest off his hands. During that time, he also took over the kitchen much to his wife’s dismay. He loved to help cook but his favorite part was the food preparation. He would have all those vegetables diced exactly the same size so they would all cook evenly. In his 70’s he entered the world of computers, webcams and cell phones. Who would have believed it! After his lifelong checkers partner left this world he no longer had anyone to play with. Once he got that computer, he found real people all over the world to play with and he played at the “expert” level even in his 70’s. He did not like to be beat or even have a draw; he didn’t get beat often.

He was a proud strong man who could run and jump picket fences, win at cards and “Wahoo”, put a mean English spin on a ping pong ball and find a coin magically behind your ear. He believed in God, was a Sunday School teacher and helped establish Faith Lutheran Church in Early. He was our family’s strength and we’re going to miss him terribly. We love you, dear Husband and Dad; rest now and know that we’ll do okay because of what you’ve taught us. We’ll see you again down the road; enjoy those checker games with Bob.

Our family would like to thank the staff of Methodist Manor in Storm Lake. Tina always answered Jeane’s emails from Texas; Heidi’s door was always open to provide comfort; Dan provided much needed IT advice and Rex was there to get the first webcam contact going. The nurses were there to talk to us on the phone just to let us know how he was doing when we couldn’t be there. The Dietary support staff spoke so kindly to the residents as they delivered their meals to them at their tables. Finally, the special staff who came in and made him feel as though their only mission was to provide care to him and help him feel better; thank you, Natalie for your hugs when he felt “a little bit lonely.” We have appreciated everyone of you and realize how difficult it can be for you at times.

A special thanks to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Hospice for their patience and understanding towards our family. It takes a special kind of compassion, grace and love to perform the difficult roles you must play and we know it wasn’t always easy for you. For those families like ours who have never dealt with hospice, know that hospice is a tremendous comfort and help spiritually, physically and mentally. It’s very difficult to deal with it by yourselves and this staff was wonderful. Thank you everyone.

Passed Away - Dr. Doug Larson

Dr. Doug Larson
June 08, 1938 - February 26, 2010
Storm Lake, Iowa

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. March 03, 2010 at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, Iowa
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. March 04, 2010 at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake, Iowa
Interment: March 04, 2010 at Storm Lake Cemetery in Storm Lake, Iowa

Dr. Doug Larson, age 71, of Storm Lake, Iowa passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at his home in Storm Lake.
Douglas J. Larson was born June 8, 1938 in Harlan, Iowa, the son of Gerald and Eleanor (Patterson) Larson. Growing up, Doug enjoyed his childhood in Harlan with his parents and two brothers, Craig and Jerry.

Doug attended Harlan High School where he graduated in 1956. Following graduation, he attended the University of Iowa School of Dentistry where he earned a degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery on June 7, 1963. Upon graduation from Dentistry, Doug enlisted in the United States Air Force in the dental corps on August 15, 1963 where he served two years of active duty at Minot Air Force Base in Minot, North Dakota, until he was honorably discharged on August 14, 1965. In 1965, he started his practice of dentistry in Storm Lake, Iowa where he was a well-known dentist for 41 years, until he retired on June 30, 2006.

Doug’s first marriage was to Constance Bell and together they were blessed with two children, Scott and Wendy. After being a loving and devoted single father for many years, Doug was united in marriage on July 8, 1988 to Joann Flohr Brecher of Storm Lake. Together Doug and Joann shared the love of gardening, traveling, SERPACI excursions and picnics at home with family and friends. Doug loved being out on the lake and pulling the grandkids behind the pontoon was a highlight of his summers.

Doug was a member of the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake where he served as both an Elder and a Deacon. He was a Rotarian, Jaycee and a member of the Elks Lodge. Doug served on the foundation board at Faith, Hope and Charity and also on the Gingerbread House board.

Classic cars were one of Doug’s favorite pastimes, especially his 1963 Chevy SS which he purchased after graduating from dental school. He had it restored, won a few trophies with it and enjoyed driving it on SERPACI outings. Doug served twice as the president of SERPACI, the classic car club.

Another hobby Doug enjoyed was gardening. His specialty was his tomatoes which he grew from seeds every year. Hybrids the “Juliet” and the “Whopper” were a hit every year with many people. He was very generous when giving away many of the plants that he tenderly cared for under grow lights and cold frames. Doug being a huge Iowa Hawkeye fan could be found at the games or close to the television on game days.

Doug will always be remembered as a very kind and gentle husband, father and dentist. His caring ways and chair side manner never saying an unkind word were known by all and will be deeply missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joann of Storm Lake, Iowa; his children: Scott Larson of Carroll, Iowa; Wendy Larson of Schaller, Iowa; grandson, Ryan Arthur; step-children: Terri Gaffney of Anthem, Arizona; Peter Brecher of West Des Moines, Iowa; step-grandchildren, Todd and Caneel Gaffney; brother, Justice Jerry (Debra) Larson of Harlan, Iowa; sister-in-law, Carolyn Larson of Idaho; mother-in-law, Donna Flohr of Storm Lake, Iowa; brother-in-law, BG Steven Flohr (Sally) of Marshall, Texas; sister-in-law, Wretha Flohr Bosma of Mason City, Iowa; many wonderful nieces; nephews; cousins; and other extended family members and friends.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Eleanor (Patterson) Larson; and his brother, Craig Larson, DVM.

In lieu of flowers a Memorial Fund has been established.

Passed Away - Dale "Punky" Leslie Schnirring II

Dale "Punky" Leslie Schnirring II

November 28, 1954 - March 03, 2010

Sac City, IA

Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. March 06, 2010 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home of Sac City
Dale “Punky” Schnirring, passed away on Wednesday, March 03, 2010, at his home in Sac City.

Dale Leslie Schnirring, II was born on November 28, 1954, at Loring Hospital in Sac City, the son of Dale and Shirley (McJunkins) Schnirring. He grew up on the family farm east of Sac City and attended Lytton Community School graduating with the class of 1973. Following high school he attended Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge.

In January 1978, Punky was married to Bethine Domino at the Methodist Church in Sac City, a son Kyle was born to this union. They were later divorced. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy in 1984, until he was given an honorable medical discharge.

Punky farmed and then worked in his dad’s restaurant, The Depot, a favorite pizza place in Sac City. He loved to garden, and raised beautiful Dahlia’s in the Depot’s gardens. Other interests included watching his favorite baseball team, the New York Yankees and Iowa Hawkeye’s games. He loved animals and will be missed by his two cats, Nermal and Spook.

Survivors include his son Kyle Schnirring of Seattle, WA; father, Dale Schnirring of Sac City; sisters: Susan Schnirring of St. Louis, MO, and Deborah (Lynn) Peterson of Sac City; his nieces and nephews and their families: Krista (Andy) Groetken-Seils of Footville, WI, Amy Groetken of Chicago, IL, Jill Wheeler of Bloomington, IL, Jereme Altendorf of Norfolk, VA, Sara Regenscheid of Sac City, and Heidi Peterson of Sac City; great nieces and nephews: Kayla Groetken, Kelsey Seils, Kara Seils, Taylor Timberlake, Cecilia Groetken and Lilly Wheeler. His mother, Shirley Schnirring, preceded him in death.

Passed Away - Phyllis J. Williams

Phyllis J. Williams

May 13, 1923 - February 26, 2010

Memorial contributions may be made to: Sac City First Presbyterian Church or Loring Hospital Family Hospice.

Memorial Service: Saturday, 10:30 a.m., March 06, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church, Sac City, Iowa.
Visitation: Friday, 4-6:30 p.m., March 05, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church, Sac City.
Phyllis Jeanette Williams, 86, of Sac City, Iowa, died on Friday, February 26, 2010, at Loring Hospital in Sac City.

Phyllis was born May 13, 1923, in Brayton, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Raymond Anderson; brother Arthur (Geri) Anderson; and daughter Mary.

Phyllis leaves behind her husband Graff of 60 years; brother Jim Anderson and wife Laurie of Clive, Iowa; daughter Barbara and husband Marcial Palomo of Tinley Park, Illinois; son Craig and wife Sara of Indianapolis, Indiana; and daughter Janet and husband Steve Krohmer of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Other survivors include her eight grandchildren: Joy Palomo-Clark (Rick Clark), Lynn Palomo, Gloria Palomo, Mark Williams (Elizabeth), Amy Borlik (Greg), Brian Krohmer, Kristen Krohmer, and Anne Krohmer; three great-grandchildren: Caleb Clark, Colby Clark, and Grace Williams; and extended family members.

She graduated from Exira High School and received her BS degree from Iowa State University in 1944. Phyllis taught Home Economics at high schools in Pella and Sac City. She also taught in the Textiles and Clothing Department at Iowa State University before her marriage to Graff Williams in 1949.

Phyllis was active in the First Presbyterian Church, serving as Sunday school teacher, Elder, Deacon, and choir member. She held various Presbyterian Women offices, coordinated Youth Club activities and also was a member of the Prospect Hill Presbyterian Coordination team for several years. Community service and volunteerism have been her life. She was a Bluebird, Campfire, and 4-H leader. She worked with Hospice, Tele Care, Park View Care Center Review Committee, Kids World, P.E.O., Friends of the Library, and the Corrective Loan Board. Her interests included cooking, sewing, crafts, and travel.

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