Final Farewell Wade Alan Hanson Wade Alan Hanson was born in Mobridge, South Dakota to Roger and Judy Hanson on October 8, 1965. He attended school in Pollock, SD and was baptized and confirmed at Pollock Lutheran Church. His upbringing with his siblings, Troy and LaNae, was amongst the best people God ever made. Cancer ended his mortal life early, but his eternal life continues in heaven! One day soon he shall see you again. God is good. Many blessings filled his years including meeting his precious wife, Sandra, in college. They were married in 1989. Wade was also blessed with a father and mother-in-law, Jim and Jolene Mitzel, who have provided love and support whenever needed. They were blessed with triplets, Taylor, Davis and Alexis in 1993. God sent James to them in 2004 when they adopted him from Kazakhstan. While there, God introduced them to Jacob and he joined the family in 2005. There has been no earthly joy greater to Wade than his wonderful family! He went to work for Lintex Corporation (now Encompass Group), a distributor of healthcare supplies, in 1988. It is the only company he ever worked for. Wade’s co-workers supported the family through many good years and throughout the battle with cancer. Many great people and dear 30 • www.herefordamerica.com HEREFORD AMERICA • <strong>January</strong> <strong>2008</strong> friends are employed by this company. Wade’s faith in Jesus has been maturing for many years. As he aged and dealt with mortality, it is very apparent that faith in Jesus is the only thing in life that truly matters. “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to: “Holy Cross Lutheran Church Adoption fund,” Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1200 Foxfire Dr., College Station, TX 77845 or the “Hanson Kids Scholarship fund” at First Star Bank in Franklin Texas, First Star Bank, PO Box 937, Franklin, TX 77856, 979-828-4168. Donald Wagner Donald Wagner, 87, of Ralph, SD, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the Western Horizons in Hettinger, ND. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at St Isadore Catholic Church, Ralph, SD with Fr. Gary Oreshoski and Fr. Kerry Prendiville co-celebrating the Mass. Burial followed in the St. Eulalia Catholic Cemetery near Ralph, SD. A Rosary and Scripture service was held on Friday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Isadore’s. Pallbearers were Shane Werk, Brandon Garrison, Don Nash, Dave Wagner, Kelly Prendiville and Chuck Deutscher. Organist was Janene Spatz with special music by Donny and Roseanne Young. Donald Wagner was born on December 6, 1919, on the family homestead near Ralph, SD, the son of Andrew and Mathilda (Kurtenacker) Wagner. He was raised on the family ranch and attended school at Clark School through the eighth grade. Don’s formal education was cut short due to the Depression and his mother’s cancer. In later years, Don always said he graduated from the “School of Hard Knocks”. Before he was drafted into the United States Army he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC Camp) to assist in the building of Orman Dam at Belle Fourche, SD. He entered the Army in May of 1941 where he served his country in World War II as 2 nd Lt. in the Infantry of the 6 th Ranger Battalion. He was one of the 121 hand-selected US troops that slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. During this mission they rescued 513 Prisoners of War, some of which were the last survivors of the infamous Bataan Death March. In October of 1945 he was honorably discharged from the Army. Don met Leah Deutscher in 1945 and they were united in marriage on May 29, 1946 at St. Eulalia’s Catholic Church. After their marriage they lived on the Wagner Ranch, which they purchased in partnership with his brother Joe. Don was elected to the Harding County Commission in 1967 and served on the Commission for the next 37 years. During this time he was elected Chairman of the Commission and served in this capacity from 1975-1985. He was elected President of the South Dakota State Commissioners Association and was Chairman of the Black Hills Council of Local Governments. He also served on the State Water Board and the local school board. Don and Leah enjoyed traveling and visited many places around the world such as New Zealand, the Vatican, Alaska and Hawaii. Don enjoyed playing a good game of poker, visiting with friends, talking politics, telling jokes, working cattle and farming and he was successful at all. Don always had time for his family, especially his grandchildren. Don was a devout Catholic who strongly supported his church community. Don will be missed by his family; daughter Bea (Gene) Garrison, Tucson, AZ, son Brandon, daughter Donielle (Eric) Van Gieson and Riley; daughter Phyllis (Bob) Werk, Herman, MN, son Shane and daughter Robyn; son Dean (Myra) Wagner, Ralph, SD; daughter Karen (Jim Doolittle) Wagner, Belle Fourche, SD, son Charles (Dillon), daughters Leslie (CAS, Zachery, Cooper) and Samantha; sister Lois Wagner, Dubuque, IA; sister-in-law Rose Wagner, Hettinger, ND; and numerous nieces and nephews. 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