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Farewells

Jane Ellen

Brautigam, age 79 of Sidney, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 9:50 PM at Wilson Health. Jane was born on January 13, 1943 in Piqua and was the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Grace(Evans) Knoop who preceded her in death.

Jane is survived by her loving family, husband who she married on June 20, 1964, Bernard Brautigam, her sons Mitchell (Lisa) Brautigam, Samuel (Katherine) Brautigam, Joshua

W.Lee Deutsche,

80, of Crete, Illinois, passed away on January 22, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on April 1, 1941, to LeRoy and Esther (Bartels) Deutsche. Lee graduated from CreteMonee High School in 1959 and from Arkansas State University in 1964, with a BS degree in Animal Husbandry.

As a high school FFA project, Lee purchased a few Shorthorn heifers. Raising and breeding Registered Shorthorn Cattle became a lifelong passion as a proud member of the American Shorthorn Association. Lee showed his cattle nationally, and in Canada. His reputation for knowledge of registered Shorthorn pedigrees was (Tricia) Brautigam and Andrew (Angela) Brautigam, 10 grandchildren Emily(fiancé Nathan Turner), Lukas, Nicholas, Benjamin, Andrew, Lillian, Jonah, Aaron, Grant, and Aiden, sisters Lois (Bill) Heintz, Donna Sue (John) Griewe, and Linda (Doug) Hague, and several nieces and nephews.

Jane was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She supported Bernie on the farm, raised four boys, and guided 10 grandchildren to adulthood. She was a hard worker, constantly on the move, and always had a project. Jane managed the family shorthorn herd and showed them at the county, state, and national competitions. In 1988, her heifer won Reserve Champion at the North

second to none. He also raised corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay, with his father, brother, and sons.

The Deutsche Family adopted and promoted land and water conservation practices such as terraces and no-till farming. Lee served on the Will/South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors. The Deutsche Family represented the region as Conservation Farm Family of the Year in 1982, and traveled to both the state and national conventions. Lee was the Nature Conservancy Citizen of the Year in 2016.

Lee also served his community on the Crete-Monee 201-U Board of Education, the Will County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, the Nature Conservancy Foundation Board, the Forest Preserve District of Will County, and the Will County Board. Lee was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and served on many American Livestock Exposition. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Shorthorn Breed in 2019. Jane also loved decorating the family home, collecting antiques, and was a superb cook. She was a member of the local garden club and was an Eastern Star. Jane was a graduate of Ohio Northern University and taught at Lowell Elementary School from 19641966. She was also a former member of the Fairlawn Local School Board.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jane’s memory to the Greenview United Church of Christ in Plattsville.

church boards. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and school activities, and was a die hard Cubs fan who celebrated their long-awaited World Series Championship in 2016.

Lee is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sharon, infant granddaughter Marissa Sartori, and stepson TD Gearhart. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; children Monica (Tim) Sartori, Darren, Amy, and Kyle (Kelly) Deutsche; stepchildren Mary Margaret (Rich) Tamez, and Elizabeth (Adam) Oestmann; grandchildren Justin and Paige Sartori, Ben and Jack Deutsche, Marisa (Cody) Hawk, Theresa Tamez, Emma and Anna Oestmann; great grandchildren Freya and June Hawk; brother David (Rita) Deutsche, and many brothers and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. =

William R. “Bill” Angell, was born in Lansing, Michigan to Robert D. and Frances L. Angell on August 24, 1946 and passed from this world on January 27, 2022.

Bill was raised on a small farm in Michigan where he first acquired his love for agriculture. After graduating from East Lansing High School, he enrolled at Michigan State University (MSU) where he would begin his lifetime involvement with the cattle industry. Bill was an avid evaluator of livestock and was a member of the livestock judging team at MSU where he had great success and always valued the instruction he received from his coach and lifelong friend, Dr. Harlan Ritchie. Upon graduation from MSU, Bill continued his education by earning master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin where his success in livestock judging continued, but this time as the coach. All the success he experienced as a coach paled in comparison to the most important thing he received while in Wisconsin and that was the introduction to the love of his life, Donna Zimmerman.

Bill and Donna were married on April 30, 1971 and spent the next 50 plus years together making a life of memories and leaving their mark on so many people. Shortly after their marriage, Bill and Donna moved to Lexington, Kentucky where Bill coached the livestock judging team at the University of Kentucky and continued to impact many young people who would go on to do great things in the industry. Throughout his life, when Bill would recognize the potential, a young person had to impact the industry or to achieve their goals, he was the first one to lend support and to share some of his expertise he had gathered along his journey. His willingness to take the time to share words of encouragement with people over the years was an invaluable gift to so many.

On April 17, 1973, Bill and Donna started their family with the birth of their first-born, Blake William. After two years at the University of Kentucky, Bill made a career change that would set in motion the next nearly 50 years of his professional life. In the fall of 1973, Bill moved his family to Pine Bluff, Arkansas as he became a field man for the American Polled Hereford Association. This is where Bill’s love for the purebred side of the cattle industry was forged. He traveled throughout a four-state region, as well as nationally, working with Polled Hereford breeders assisting them with the marketing and promotion of their operations and conducting the business of the Association.

While in Arkansas, Bill and Donna grew their family with the first blessing coming on September 27, 1976, in the birth of their daughter Miki Renee. Just a short 13 months later, another blessing arrived in the birth of their third child on October 29, 1977, with their daughter Marisa “Missy” Lynn.

In 1978, Bill and Donna moved their family to Colorado as Bill accepted a position with the Record Stockman newspaper. Bill loved working with seedstock operations and assisting them with their marketing and promotional strategies for their annual production sales. One of his most valued and loved contributions in this capacity was the ability to provide ringman services at these production sales. For those in the cattle business, Bill was a fixture ringside at production sales across the country for decades. He had a knack for figuring up the sale average within moments of the conclusion of any sale. Those who knew of this ability would seek him out to see how the sale ended up, because even in today’s world of computers, he was always the first one to have the averages tabulated.

After leaving the Record Stockman, Bill worked for Superior Livestock Auction for a number of years where he built the sale catalog, developed the advertising and promotional campaigns and generated the sale reports. However, Bill’s passion remained in the purebred side of the business and when he had the opportunity, he returned to that segment of the industry when he became the Yards Manager at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). Over the many years he was at NWSS, Bill’s contributions to the activities that took place “in the yards” were immeasurable. One of his contributions became an iconic glimpse of history when he constructed the “Wall of Champions” in the Livestock Center. It provided a visual tour to the past for all who viewed it. Bill’s most recent impact on the industry was known through his time as Livestock Manager at the Nebraska State Fair. Bill was hired when the fair moved to its new location in Grand Island and he played a pivotal role in advancing not only the Nebraska State Fair, but the incredible facilities, to one of the premiere livestock show venues in the country.

Bill gave a lifetime of service to the cattle industry and his contributions to it were vast. Bill was not one who looked for praise or recognition but found joy and self-fulfillment in knowing the event he was involved with, whether it be a production sale or a national show, was as successful an event as possible and that he had done everything in his power to ensure the outcome. Based on his selfless nature and his kind soul, he was loved and cherished by so many he came in contact with over the years.

Of all his accomplishments, the one he was probably most proud of was being a grandpa. Bill was blessed to have 4 grandkids that he loved and adored. He attended any and all activities they were involved in and cherished spending time with each of them. He was a beloved grandpa who will be greatly missed.

Bill loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, his countless friends, the cattle industry, his MSU Spartans and the United States of America, which he proudly served in the National Guard.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, sister-in-law, Lois and brother-in-law, David. He is survived by his wife of 50 plus years, Donna; son, Blake (Kirsten) Angell of Gove, KS; daughter, Miki (Steve) Kissler of LaSalle, CO; daughter, Missy (Amy) Angell of Greeley, CO; brother, Richard (Leslie) Angell of Michigan; grandson, Tyler Kissler; granddaughter, Makayla Kissler; grandson, Seth Kissler; granddaughter, Brynnlee Angell; brother-in-law, Reg (Betty) Zimmerman of Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Barbara Zimmerman of Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Bill (Sharon) Zimmerman of Wisconsin; nephew, Nic (Shara) Angell of California; nephew, Kevin (Jenny) Angell of Michigan and numerous other brother-in-laws, sisterin-laws, nieces and nephews.=

2022 WHR ASSESSMENT FEES

If 2022 assessment is paid between these dates November 1, 2021 - January 9, 2022 January 10, 2022 - February 28, 2022 March 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 Pay this amount per head $16 $20 $25

Gary Neal

Kaper, 64, of Watseka, Illinois, died on January 16, 2022, following a short illness. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 22, 1957 to Harry & Grace Kaper, who preceded him in death in 2021.

Gary was a 1975 graduate of Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, IL and completed his education at Joliet Junior College with a degree in agriculture science.

At age 12, Gary purchased his first Milking Shorthorn cow. Over the next 50 years, as owner of Kaper Cattle Company, he continued to develop his herd and implement breeding strategies that were recognized both nationally and internationally. Gary was a Registered Shorthorn breeder since 1973 and proud member of the American Shorthorn Association. With his vast knowledge of the breed and its history, Gary was a successfully published Shorthorn author on various platforms.

Gary was steadfast in his participation and commitment to family business, both Kaper’s Hardware & Building Materials of Watseka, IL and Bedford Woodworking Company of Burbank, IL. Not only was he a history buff, he loved music. As an accomplished bassist, he expressed his love of Jesus Christ by writing many songs, celebrating his Christian faith. He felt blessed and honored to be a member of the band Hallel. Gary was on the Elder board at Cornerstone Church, as well as a musician in their worship and praise band.

Gary married the love of his life, Deborah (Phelps) on September 25, 2012 in historic St. Charles, Missouri. Together, they shared a strong commitment to their Christian faith, as well as a deep passion for the care of God’s creatures, great and small. Survived by his siblings, Susan (Steve) Johnson, Burt (Nancy) Kaper, Jeff (Sarah) Kaper, Stephanie (James) Gray, step daughter Ashley (Sean) McQuinn and granddaughters Shannon & Danielle. As Uncle Gary to Cornell, Madelyn, Katelyn, Grant, Allison, Reed, Alex, Ethan, Anna, Ellen, Emma, Olivia & Oliver, he will always be remembered for his special nicknames for them, his unique sense of humor and unconditional love.

There are no words to express our grief and deep loss. But we are confident we will all be together again someday in the presence of our Lord. =

Birth Announcement

Lane Ryan Woolfolk was born on January 29, 2022.

He is the son of Matt (ASA’s Director of Performance Programs & Performance Data) and Erika Woolfolk of Adair, Iowa. Mom and little one are both doing great.

Congratulations to Matt and Erika!=

Shorthorn Country A Notice From

Advertising Rate Change

Advertising rates for the Shorthorn Country have not changed in 30 years.

Due to increased printing and overall production costs, it is imperative that the rates be raised by 10% starting

with the January 2022 issue.

Shorthorn Country advertising will remain among the lowest rates of any breed publication today.

Catalog pricing will remain the same.

Following is a listing of the new rate schedule.

Advertising Rates 1X 11X

1 page 2/3 page 1/2 page-island $620 $555 $460 $425 $370 $340

1/2 page 1/3 page 1/4 page

$345 $320 $265 $250 $215 $190 1/6 page $150 $135 Business Card (1 1/2”) $45 $365/year

Color Rates (Remain the Same)

4 color = $200 • 1 color-choice - $195 • House color = $175

ASA Hotel Information for Upcoming Events

2022 Junior National Hotel Info

Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center

2345 McGee St., Kansas City, MO 64106

$134/night Block opens August 1, 2021 • Must be canceled by 3 pm June 1, 2022 to receive full refund.

Reservations may be made by calling Marriott reservations at 1-866-932-6214 or by using our custom link found on https://juniorshorthorn.com/accommodations/

Additional Information: Complimentary basic wireless internet Overnight self-parking $10

Sale Reports

“The Summit” National Shorthorn Sale

Sale Summary

4 Bulls........................ $ 173,600 ..............$ 43,400 1 ShPlus Bull ............. $ 4,250 ...................$ 4,250 3 Bred Heifers............ $ 26,000 ................$ 8,667 11 Open Heifers........ $ 46,100 ................$ 4,191 5 Plus Open Heifers... $ 27,850 ................$ 5,570 24 Live Lots..............$ 277,800 ............$ 11,575 4 Pregnancies............. $ 19,100..............$ 4,775 1 Flush....................... $ 3,300................$ 3,300 25 Embryo Packages.. $ 83,050 .............$ 3,322 54 Semen Packages .... $ 31,300..............$ 580 Sale Gross $414,550

A total of $33,500 was raised for the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund in conjunction with the Summit National Shorthorn Sale. Items sold that were subject to tremendous support were the “1872” ASA registration number, Personalized Artist Proofs and Print 1 of 1 of the 150th Year Painting Commissioned by C.J. Brown named “America’s First – Shorthorns Across America.” The CF Payweight group also contributed to this effort. SYDF Donation $33,500 Lassie Donations $2,300

Summit Sale Total $450,350

Sunday, January 9, 2022 Cattleman’s Congress Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc by: Darryl Rahn

A great crowd gathered at the Super Barn Sale Arena on Sunday evening for this tremendous sale of leading Shorthorn Genetics. The live cattle were on display just outside the arena and the crowd filled that area to view those offered in this National Sale. The sale started with an explosion when Lot 1 sold for a modern record for a Shorthorn bull at auction. The sale remained extremely strong throughout as top prices were offered for the live lots and the top set of frozen genetics in this sale. Congratulations to all involved and especially the consignors for offering a truly outstanding lineup for this sale.

$123,000 - Lot 1 - Bull - CF Payweight X ET. A roan, scurred March 11, 2021 son of Byland Flash 9U106 and out of SULL Crystal’s Lady 6265D ET. This is a just a tremendous individual. He has tremendous overall dimension to go with the muscle shape and style that make him a favorite to all who see him. Offered by Cates Farms. Possession of this great bull was purchased by Walker Farms, Troy Walker of Michigantown, Indiana. Semen packages were purchased by Smith Family Farms, Indiana, Greg McGrew, Pennsylvania, Jester Farms, Indiana, Moore Shorthorns, Illinois, Jimmy Parnell, Alabama, S Co Shorthorns, Minnesota, Rick Lawrence, Indiana, Andy Bishell, Wisconsin, Bollum Family, Minnesota, Josh Mummert, Pennsylvania, Ken Purcell, Texas, Andy Scott, Texas, Shadybrook Farms, Canada, Cornerstone Farms, Indiana, Nikkel Bros, Kansas, Josh Humphreys, Indiana, LSA Shorthorns, Texas, Michael Bonnell, Indiana, Rockn’ G Shorthorns, Illinois, Greenhorn Cattle Co & Luke Turner, Ohio & Illinois, Armstrong Farms, Pennsylvania, Scott Miller, Ohio, Double G Shorthorns, Oklahoma, Kane Aegerter, Nebraska. $41,000 - Lot 2 - Bull - CSF Outlook 2159 HC. A R/W, polled February 20, 2021 son of CSF Long Look HC 706 ET and out of SULL Right Cherri 3808 ET. This is another top bull to sell this year. Sired by the popular Long Look and out of a great Cherri female on the dam’s side. He has a beautiful profile to go with his very desirable muscle pattern. Offered by Cornerstone Farms and purchased by Scott Dryer of Tolar, Texas. $13,000 - Lot 7A - Bred Heifer - Waukaru Red Nan 0029. A rwm, polled February 2020 daughter of Muridale Thermal Energy 15A and out of Waukaru Red Nan 8022 selling bred to KL Prime Time Teddy for a late January 2022 calf. This was the pick out of a group of 3 impressive young females. All sired by the same bull and carrying the service of the same sire made it a difficult choice. Offered by Waukaru Farms and purchased by Merideth Land and Cattle of Fayette, Missouri. $8,500 - Lot 17 - Shorthorn Plus Open Heifer - CCBF Max Rosa’s Recollection 08J. A black, polled June 17, 2021 daughter of WLTR Recollection1501 ET and out of NYE Max Rosa Glory 1912 ET. This is surely one of the top Plus heifers to sell this sale season. She is just impeccable in her design with the feminine front all like to see. She will be at the top of the line in the future. Offered by Bailey Cattle Co and purchased by Austin Dunn of Terrell, Texas. $8,500 - Lot 7C - Bred Heifer - Waukaru Adelina 0111. A red, polled March 2020 daughter of Muridale Thermal Energy 15A and out of Waukaru Adelina 6063 selling bred to KL Prime Time Teddy for an early February 2022 calf. This was another in the pick of the pen group of high quality bred heifers. She also will make a great mother cow in her new herd. Offered by Waukaru Farms and purchased by Sammy Richardson of Marlow, Oklahoma. $6,750 - Lot 9B - Shorthorn Plus Open Heifer - PVSS Belle 101J. A red, polled March 10, 2021 daughter of JSF Times Square 120G ET and out of JSF Roan Belle 207E. This was the top heifer in another pick of the pen in this sale. This one by the popular Times Square has overall dimension to go with the stylish look and a great disposition. She will be the dam of the right kind for her new owner. Offered by Pearl Valley Shorthorns and purchased by Richard Fechter of Howard, Kansas.=

Sale Summary

68 Purebred Bulls.........$ 471,700 .............$ 6,936 22 ShorthornPlus Bulls..$ 86,750 ...............$ 3,943 90 Bulls ..................... $ 558,450 ............$ 6,205

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Jungels Shorthorn Farm Kathryn, North Dakota

Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc by: Darryl Rahn

Inclement weather could not stop this leading sale of herd bull prospects from being a resounding record setter. This set of top quality bulls was readily accepted from the breeders in attendance and those on the phones. The internet was unbelievable. There were over 1,000 signed in online, and of those, over 300 were registered bidders. That is just remarkable. The sire groups offered were met with active bidding on this strong set of genetics. There were 37 bulls that sold at $5,000 and up, and of those, there were 12 bulls at $10,000 and up. Congratulations to all involved that made this another great JSF event.

To Quote Derek: “This was a day when Team JSF and a bunch of Shorthorn Bulls looked a ND blizzard dead in the eye and said.....Bring It.” Durhams Forever!!! $60,000 - Lot 1 - JSF Manhattan 194J ET. A roan, polled March 21, 2021 son of JSF Times Square 120G ET and out of ND Orange Blossom 26X3. This young stud had long been the favorite of those that had seen him. Impeccable in his design and structure, this one a breed changer in the making. Watch for great things from this one in the future. Purchased by Bar N Cattle Co of Bellview, Minnesota and Zane Martin of Fishtail, Montana. Australian semen rights were purchased by Lochie Collins, Kingsley Vale Shorthorns and Trent Johnston Family, New South Wales, Australia. $40,000 - Lot 13 - JSF Foreplay 168J. A roan, polled March 18, 2021 son of Bell M Foreman 30A and out of JSF Princess 24D. Muscle, dimension, sound structure is what you see when you see this one. His overall design make him a favorite to be a top herd sire in the future. Purchased by Merideth Land and Cattle of Fayette, Missouri and Shadybrook Farms of West Brome, Quebec, Canada. $15,500 - Lot 42 - JSF Excellence 95J. A red, polled March 9, 2021 son of JSF Exclusive 13G and out of JSF Adelaide 224D ET. This one just grabbed you when you saw him. He had many top breeders trying to buy him. Great performance to go with a ton of power and depth of body. He will work on many different types of females and produce the right kind. Purchased by Loving Farms of Pawnee Rock, Kansas. $13,000 - Lot 3 - JSF Dow Jones 130J. A roan, polled March 14, 2021 son of JSF Times Square 120G ET and out of JSF Nita 50B. This was just another outstanding son of Times Square that had many friends at the sale. His EPD numbers are top of the line being in the top1% $CEZ and top 2% $BMI. He will sire the right kind with built in calving ease. Purchased by Schrag 605 of Marion, South Dakota, Adam Kafka of Parkston, South Dakota and Ripberger Farms of Sidell, Illinois. $12,000 - Lot 15 - JSF Forsaken 212J. A roan, polled March 28, 2021 son of Bell M Foreman 30A and out of JSF Golden Chain 38A. This one was very popular. A member of the Grand Champion Pen of Three at the Cattleman’s Congress National Show and he had a lot of friends there. He will deliver cattle that are deep sided and have a strong structure. The Golden Chain female line is one of the best at JSF. Purchased by Studer Shorthorns of Creston, Iowa. $12,000 - Lot 39 - JSF Van Gogh 106J. A RWM, polled March 10, 2021 son of JSF Polaris 201F and out of JSF Chocolate Diamond 118D ET. This top young sire has tremendous mass and extremely deep sided. He has the bred in density and look to make him one of leading sires to come out of this sale. Purchased by Monty Thomson of Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada.

$12,000 - Lot 63 - JSF Snapback 123J. A red, polled March 13, 2021 son of Byland Snap 95C16 and out of JSF Roan Lady Gus 142B. This bull is long sided and has the bred in performance that will produce pounds in your calf crop. His overall design made him one of the favorites in this sire group. He will definitely be a top producing sire. Purchased by Scott Hansen of Noonan, North Dakota. $12,000 - Lot 71 - JSF CF Passenger. A RWM, polled February 19, 2021 son of Leveldale Boardwalk 530C and out of Shadybrook Countess 14D. This one is a looker. Super thick made with the extension and mass that all like to see. He will add pounds to your calf crop for many years and leave you with top quality replacements. Purchased by Jimmy Parnell of Stanton, Alabama. =