Hall of Fame Inductees

SDML HALL OF FAME 2021 INDUCTEES

The SDML Hall of Fame honors elected and appointed offi cials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years. Inductees were recognized during the annual conference on Oct. 7 at the Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government Award Luncheon.

SUE FALCONER

ARLINGTON | 26 YEARS Sue has worked with the Arlington community for over 50 years in various areas. Being a graduate of Arlington High School, she has been in charge of several All-School Reunions. Shortly after graduation, Sue began working at Citizens State Bank in a variety of departments for 24 years. Sue then took over as Finance Offi cer with the City of Arlington where she has served for over 26 years. Sue is an active member at Badger Lutheran Church where she served as Sunday School superintendent and music director for 30 years. She is currently the fi nancial secretary and a member of the choir. Sue is the proud mother of four and grandmother of fi ve. She spends her spare time in bleachers cheering them on in various activities. Sue plans to retire in the spring.

DANIEL WALDNER

BADGER | 35 YEARS Daniel F. Waldner retired from the Town of Badger, SD, in May 2021 after 35 years of service. In 1972 Dan moved to Badger and became a volunteer fi reman. He began a 15-year term as Badger Town Treasurer in 1986. In 2001, Dan was elected to the Badger Town Board as Council Trustee and served in that capacity for 20 years. In addition to his Town Board duties, Dan could often be found helping maintain the “neat little town” with its sewer, roads, potholes, dump ground, schoolhouse sump pump, and Christmas lights. In May 2021, the Badger Town Board honored Dan with an open house retirement party, complete with a dinner and live band.

COLLEEN ANDERSON

BELLE FOURCHE | 20 YEARS Colleen has been a dedicated team member of the Belle Fourche Rec Center since 2001. Colleen started as a group fi tness instructor and has stepped into many roles over the years. She was involved in Camp Oasis as a program aide and coordinator, and most recently has fi lled in as building manager. Colleen’s loyalty, willingness to help, and her reliable and kind personality help to make our center successful. We are very grateful for Colleen and all she does to serve our community.

SCOTT KELLOGG

CUSTER | 21 YEARS Scott was hired as the inter-department opperator for the City of Custer in April of 2001. He was promoted to Public Works Supervisor in October of 2006 and is set to retire in February of 2022. Scott has been busy passing his years of knowledge down to the crew.

ROBERT MORRISON

CUSTER | 24 YEARS After serving as public works director with the City of Custer for 24 years, Bob retired in January of 2020. Bob was involved in many organizations such as the Custer YMCA, SDWWA, SDWARN, SBHWS, and more. Bob is greatly appreciated for the support, dedication and knowledge given to the Public Works Department over the years.

R. SCOTT CAMPBELL

FREDERICK | 35 YEARS Scott graduated from Frederick High School and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from USD. He started working at the First National Bank of Frederick after graduating from college in 1987. Scott’s community involvement includes Town Council Member since 1988 and Board Chairman since 2012, Frederick Development Corporation, past WEB water development director, NECOG-DC Board Member, Past Board Member and Chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of SD, Elm Valley Community Club, Frederick Area Fire Department and is an EMT for Frederick Ambulance. Scott and his wife, Teresa, have two sons, Casson and Dane. The Town of Frederick is very appreciative of the time and energy Scott has dedicated to our town. RON HOFTIEZER

MILLER | 34 YEARS Ronald J. Hoftiezer, Sr. was hired at the City of Miller on Oct. 5, 1987, to the position of street operator and took over as superintendent on July 1, 1998. Ron graduated from Miller High School in 1985. He has served on Miller’s volunteer fi re department since July of 1988. He is married to his wife, Julie, and has one son, Ronald Jr., and one daughter, Hiedi. Ron enjoys fi shing with his dad and helping his wife at her restaurant, The Ranch Café in Miller.

TERRY MANNING

MILLER | 25 YEARS Terry L. Manning was hired at the City of Miller on March 27, 1996, to the position of water operator and took over as superintendent in July 2016. He has overseen the massive $23.9 million water/sewer/ storm sewer project in Miller since 2016 along with a municipal airport CIP project totaling $2.7 million. Terry graduated from Miller High School in 1982. He has served as an EMT and a volunteer fi refi ghter since 1990. He is married to his wife, Kim, and has one son, Jason, and one daughter, Katie. Terry enjoys car races, camping at Lake Louise over Memorial Day weekend, and attending the South Dakota State Fair as an EMT every year.

JOE ZELLER

MILLER | 24 YEARS Joe D. Zeller was elected to Alderman Ward II in May of 1991 and has served 24 cumulative years. During this time there were multiple airport projects, a buried electric system, and replacement of water and sewer within the city. He has also volunteered on the board for On Hand Economic Development since 2009. Joe graduated from Miller High School in 1972. He is married to his wife, Gail, and has two sons, Adam and Aaron, and one daughter, Adrienne. Joe has run his own construction business in Miller since 1977. He also does the maintenance at the Miller Plaza and Kanyon Krossing Apartments. He enjoys spectating at the baseball diamonds during the summer and is involved in most community events. You will fi nd Joe shoveling snow at multiple locations around town as a good Samaritan.

MIKE WOLF

PARKSTON | 22 YEARS Mike Wolf has worked for the City of Parkston since 1999. Mike has put a lot of sweat and work into the City of Parkston to make it what it is today - whether that's sweeping streets at 2 a.m. after a storm or up all night plowing snow to make sure the streets would be clear for people to get where they are going safely. The City of Parkston is lucky to have such a knowledgeable individual apart of crew. The City of Parkston staff would like to thank him for his many years of service! MICHELLE DENEUI

SPEARFISH | 20 YEARS Michelle started in Aug. 2001 as a police dispatcher with the Police Department, working in both part and full-time positions. In Feb. 2005, she was promoted to fi nance accountant and in March of 2011, she was promoted to assistant fi nance offi cer. Michelle was granted a professional certifi cation as a Certifi ed Governmental Financial Managers in October of 2016. In 2018, Michelle completed the Master of Professional Accountancy program through the University of South Dakota with a cumulative GPA of 3.7. June of 2019, Michelle was promoted once again, this time to fi nance offi cer for the city.

STEVE HOFMANN

SPEARFISH | 20 YEARS Steve started with the City of Spearfish in March of 2001 as a police offi cer. In April of 2003, Steve was assigned as the school resource officer. In Dec. 2005, Steve was promoted to police corporal and then to police sergeant in March of 2010. Most recently, Steve was reassigned to police sergeant over investigations. Steve is an essential part of the team that has been building a positive culture within the department since 2001.

PAT ROTERT

SPEARFISH | 20 YEARS Pat started with the City of Spearfi sh in June of 2001 as the chief of police. He is the longest serving chief of police in the history of the Spearfi sh Police Department, serving for just over 18 years. Pat was instrumental in creating a work environment which fostered trust and respect within the police department. In August of 2019, Pat was promoted to the public safety director. He assisted in creating the fi rst Department of Public Safety for the city, where he currently oversees the police, fi re, building services, and the code enforcement divisions.

KATHY DYKSTRA

STURGIS | 22 YEARS Kathy Dykstra, or Miss Kathy as she is fondly known by the children of Sturgis, has been the children’s librarian for the Sturgis Public Library since 1999. Kathy’s warm energy and enthusiasm for reading greets children as they come into the library. Kathy is a wizard with crafts and projects, creating the most amazing things. Kathy served for many years as the rural schools’ librarian traveling all over western Meade County. Most recently Kathy capably switched to virtual children’s storytime and summer reading programs during Covid. Kathy has just become the circulation librarian, taking on new challenges.

There is no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service.

Condoleezza Rice

Former U.S. Secretary of State

DAN CASS

STURGIS | 24 YEARS Dan Cass joined the City of Sturgis as a Mechanic in April 1997 and continues to help keep our fl eet in operations. Dan’s knowledge of equipment and vehicles is deep. There isn’t a vehicle or piece of equipment in the City fl eet that Dan hasn’t worked on. Dan often performs miracles during the Rally to return vehicles to operation. Dan is always one to participate in the holiday celebrations and has enjoyed watching the staff toy drive grow every year. Dan doesn’t just stay in the shop – he gets out and drives truck to help with PWD’s snow removal efforts.

SCOTT LENSEGRAV

STURGIS | 20 YEARS Chief Scott Lensegrav has been a member of the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department since May 2001. Scott started as a volunteer fi refi ghter and served many years as an assistant chief before being named chief in 2019. In 2016, Scott was honored with the Sturgis Municipal Medal of Honor for his lifesaving heroism at a residential fi re. Scott also serves as a mechanic for the City of Sturgis, keeping our ambulance and fi re vehicles and equipment operational. (Scott is also a fi refi ghter / EMT for the Rapid City Fire Department.) Scott’s dedication and commitment to the Sturgis community is extremely valued.

DOYLE SCHAEFER

STURGIS | 24 YEARS Doyle Schaefer started with the Streets Department for the City of Sturgis in November 1997. In February 1999, he transferred to Parks and continues to serve as a Parks Maintenance Tech. Doyle was involved in building all the current shelters and structures in the parks system. He especially enjoyed watching the 6th Street Park come together in the green space near our Community Center. Being a senior employee, he took on a leadership role in the Parks Division while a new superintendent was being sought. Doyle’s work ethic and attention to detail are evident in the upkeep of the city's many parks.

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DOUG WAGNER

STURGIS | 23 YEARS Doug Wagner started with the Sanitation Department for the City of Sturgis in May 1998. He transferred to Streets in 2009 and is currently a heavy equipment operator. Doug has been an integral part of the crews that made repairs following several Bear Butte Creek fl ooding events. Doug also played a role in seeing the improvements to the many railroad crossings. Doug will sleep on a cot in the PWD shop to make sure he is at work to remove snow after a winter blizzard. Doug is a dedicated employee who has developed good working relationships with his coworkers.

JIM KITTERMAN

WALL | 30 YEARS Jim Kitterman was born and raised in Wall, South Dakota. He is an active community member and is currently serving his 37th year with the Wall Volunteer Fire Department. He also serves on the board for the Eastern Pennington County Ambulance District. He began his career with the City of Wall as a council member from 1990 to 2001 and then became a public works employee from 2002 until retiring in 2021. Jim is married to Jami and they have two daughters and one granddaughter. ■

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