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The
Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 51
December 25, 2003
The Mayor Sez...
Hey! Hey! –looks like winter is here to stay. The street dept. would like to thank everyone for keeping their cars and other vehicles off
of the street while it is snowing (and abiding by the winter street ordinance)
School is out for Christmas vacation so let us all keep an eye-out for our kids. Kids will be everywhere---sledding,
snowmobiling, or just playing in or on the drifts by the roads. And since I mentioned snowmobiles, please abide by all the laws, rules, and
regulations thereof, enough said!
Happy Holidays!!!
From the Bolt!
R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt Drive-By Shooting Occurs in Rural Odebolt - at 7:47 p.m. on Monday,
December 22, 2003, the Sac County Sheriff's Office responded to 3335 Ira Avenue on a reported drive-by shooting in which the occupant of
the residence was shot at as he sat in his house.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that 63-year old Patrick Scanlan of Kiron, Iowa
drove to the victim's residence and fired at least one shot into the house. A deer slug was recovered from an interior
wall. The victim obtained a partial license plate number of a suspicious vehicle in the area after calling the Sheriff's Office
from another residence. The victim, who drives a school bus for Odebolt-Arthur Schools, recognized the truck and the partial
plate as being a vehicle that he had earlier in the day turned into law enforcement for passing a stopped school bus.
Based on this information, the Sac County Sheriff's Office and the Iowa State Patrol went to the Scanlan
residence located at 3619 Corey Avenue, Kiron, Iowa, where a 20 gauge shotgun and deer slugs were seized as well as a 1995 Ford
truck registered to Scanlan.
Sac County Sheriff's Office charged Patrick Scanlan with the following charges: 1) Attempted
Murder - Class "B" felony, 2) Terrorism - Class "C" felony, and 3) Going Armed with Intent - Class
"D" felony.
Scanlan is being held in the Sac County Jail on $55,000.00 bond.
No injuries were reported. Iowa State Patrol Troopers assisted the Sheriff's
Office. (See another article from the Des Moines Register) Results of Friedrichsen Death Show Accidental - The Sac County Sheriff's Office and the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 that the investigation in the shooting
death of Michael Friedrichsen of Odebolt, Iowa was accidental.
Ballistics report from the DCI Lab show that the fatal shot was fired from a .223 caliber
rifle by a member of the hunting party who was hunting with Friedrichsen.
DNR officers have filed with the Sac County Clerk of Court charges on two of the members
of the hunting party for Shooting a Rifle from the Roadway. This is a simple misdemeanor charge. The
two charged are Greg Schroeder, age 23, of Breda, Iowa and Taylor Schroeder, age 21, from Wall Lake, Iowa.
Both men will be given a court date to appear before the Sac County Magistrate. Sac County
Farmland Increases - The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa reached $2,275 in 2003, the highest
figure reported since Iowa State university began conducting an annual survey of land values in 1941.
In Sac County, the average value of an acre of farmland in 2003 was $2,678 compared to
$2494 in 2002, an increase of $184. ISU Extension completed the survey, in conjunction with real estate
brokers, farm lenders, and others who work directly with the land markets. Is Gambling in Sac
County's Future? - Voters in Sac County will decide on January 6 if they support gambling in Sac County. The
question on the ballot reads: "Gambling games on an excursion gambling boat in Sac County are
approved." Voters will vote either yes or no. Absentee ballots are now available at the Sac County
Courthouse.
Gambling proponents in Sac County have proposed the development of a casino complex on
one of the Hallett Materials gravel pits southeast of Wall Lake. The area could easily accommodate a boat,
according to Wall Lake City Manager Tom Schroeder.
Supporters point to the Catfish Bend Casino as an example of what a boat in Sac
County could be similar to. They say that such a boat could employ 320 people in Sac County, with a
payroll of $8 million. Gaming in Iowa is a $229 million business, which supports 9,000 jobs in the
state. The gaming industry attempts to do as much business locally as it can, and makes charitable
contributions to local and state organizations.
Pastor Brian Krause of the Faith Bible Church in Sac City is the chair-person of
the "Don't Gamble With Our Future Committee". They are for Sac County, and are for families, but
are against gaming in Sac County. Krause said, "Is gambling economic development? Does it
manufacture, grow anything, export anything, or create goods and services? Gambling creates no new wealth,
it just re-distributes it."
In order for a casino to happen in Sac County, several things have to
happen. First, a referendum has to pass in Sac County. Then, a non-profit entity would
need to be created that would be the basis of the casino management. They would have to work
with Hallett's Materials to secure a site for the casino. The State of Iowa would have to lift
their moratorium on new gaming licenses. A casino management firm would have to construct and
operate the casino. A license would have to be granted to them to operate in Sac County.
The infrastructure around the casino would have to be built. Col. Mary Carstensen,
Commander - On July 24, 2003, Colonel Mary Carstensen assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical
Department Activity (MEDDAC), Fort Drum, following an Army Staff assignment as the Director, Special Staff
for The Surgeon General and Commander, U.S. Army Health Clinic, Schweinfurt, Germany. She is the
daughter of Leonard and Ferne Carstensen of Odebolt, Iowa.
Colonel Carstensen is a graduate of the Army Medical Department Officer Basic and
Advanced Courses, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, the Army Command and General Staff College,
and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
Colonel Carstensen's positions include nutrition related assignments at
Letterman Army Medical Center, Landstuhl Army Medical Center, Brooke Army Medical Center and U.S.
Army MEDDAC, Fort Hood, Texas. She served as the assistant to the Army Medical Specialist
Corps Chief, Office of the Army Surgeon General, and was a member of the Army Surgeon General's
reengineering initiative - Task Force Aesculapius. Following a tour as Director of the
Army's Dietetic Internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Colonel Carstensen implemented the
first TRICARE contract at the Department of Defense Health Affairs Lead Agency, Fort Lewis
Washington.
Her awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal,
Army meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Army Commendation Medal
with three Oak Leaf Clusters.
A Very Special Thank You ...
Thanks to Mrs. Votrobeck, band director and Mrs. Johnson, vocal director, who along with a fine group of young people presented a most
enjoyable Christmas program at Odebolt-Arthur. We are so fortunate to have two such dedicated teachers on our staff. - Larry
& Beverly Beckman
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DEATHS
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Bartley Ogden passes away
- Bart Ogden, long-time Superintendent for Odebolt-Arthur Schools,
passed away Monday morning, December 22 at age 99. Bart's
death was announced at the high school basketball game Monday night, Dec. 22. After words about his long involvement with the school, a
moment of silence in his memory was observed.
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Emer V. Gustafson, age 94, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Thursday, December 25, 2003,
at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt,
Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Odebolt. The Reverend Patricia Underberg will officiate the service,
with burial in the Odebolt Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from Noon until service time.
Born April 18, 1909, northeast of Kiron, Iowa, Emer was the son of Enard and Elizabeth (Ohlsson)
Gustafson. As a young child, Emer moved with his family to Alta, Iowa, where he attended school. Later, he made his home on a farm
southeast of Arthur, Iowa, where he farmed with his father, and then with his brother, Roland, for many years.
Emer enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, and took great delight in gardening and watching his
produce grow to maturity. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt.
Survivors include his nieces and nephews, Joyce Kay of Holstein, Phyllis Rabe of Phoenix, AZ,
Darlene Bettin of Omaha, NE, Janice Hofford and Judy Hatch, both of Sac City, Ronald Gustafson of Alta, Darrell Swanson of
Spirit Lake, Jim Swanson of Omaha, NE, Robert Godbersen of Odebolt, Dennis Thevenot of Ankeny, Diane Neville of Odebolt,
Doug Thevenot of Bonner Springs, KS, Donna Schroeder of Odebolt, Dixie Weiss of Marshalltown, Dawn Hansen of St. Joseph,
MO, and Danell Schofield of Cedar Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Robert, Everett, and Roland
Gustafson; and four sisters, Elva Colman, Pearl Johannsen, Dorothy Godbersen, and Lorraine Thevenot.
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Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 51
December 18, 2003
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Season's Greetings!
The Mayor Sez...
Hey, after today there are only 5 shopping days till Christmas (as if we procrastinators didn’t know).
It looks like winter will officially begin this week’s end, as the winter solstice will arrive. Brrrr!! It
appears as though we are in for plenty of “old man winter” for the next 90 days. If you will remember, I mentioned a few months ago that
the price of natural gas is going to go up. Not only has it gone up, it has gone ballistic; 40% up in just one week (source: commodity price
on the big board). Why do I mention the above? There is still time to buy some electric space heaters and get your thermostat turned down. It
can $ave you a bundle.
At this time on behalf of the City of Odebolt’s administration and it’s employees, I would like to wish each
and everyone of you a Merry, Merry and a Happy, Happy!
From the 'bolt
R. J. Rex, Mayor
Notice: City of Odebolt Snow Ordinances
69.10 Snow Removal - No person shall park, abandon, or leave unattended any vehicle on a public streeet, alley or city-owned
off-street parking area between the hours of 12:00 midnight and six o'clock (6:00) a.m. of any day during the period of November 1 to
April 1 when weather conditions consist of snow, sleet, ice, and/or freezing rain. EXCEPTION: Business District shall be
exempt until 2:00 a.m.
185.03 Removal of Snow, Ice and Accumulations
It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice and accumulations promptly from the entire width
of all of said sidewalks. If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or accumulations within twenty-four hours, the
City may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax.
 Winner of Doll House Raffle -
Grace Smith, daughter of Darren & Maren Smith of Arthur, was the very lucky winner of the doll house that the Odebolt Chamber of Commerce
was raffling. When Grace first saw the doll house she asked her mom for a dollar so she could sign up. Shortly after, the Smiths
were in Sioux City where Grace purchased some wooden dollhouse furniture which she stained and varnished. She also made "sleeping
bags" for her Barbies with the help of Grandma Susan (Bergman). All along, Grace continued to ask her mom, if she had won and the
answer was always the same, "We'll have to wait and see." So on December 6, when Maren got the phone call that Grace had won,
she kept it secret from Grace as the two drove to Odebolt to pick up the doll house. Just as Grace got to the Odebolt Community Center,
she began to wonder if she had won, and she did! Grace was very excited and shocked.
As Grace continues to work on projects for her doll house, she has carried the secret intention of presenting
this gift to her sisters, Anna and Elsie, for Christmas. They are surely fortunate to have a sister like Grace!
Date
set for Sac County Vote on Riverboat Gaming - Sac County residents will go to the polls on January 6, 2004 to decide whether
riverboat gaming should be allowed in Sac County.
Obituary: Elizabeth “Bette” L. Smith, 78, of Loveland died Dec. 10, 2003, at her home.
Elizabeth Lea Cram was born Nov. 21, 1925, in Lohrville, Iowa, to Carson and Margaret Cram. She grew up in Lake
View, Iowa. During World War II, she worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, Neb., and played basketball on the company team.
She married George “Kelly” Smith in Omaha in 1947. He preceded her in death.
They lived for a few years in Lake View before moving to Odebolt, Iowa. They moved a country schoolhouse
into town, renovating it as their family home. In 1965, the family moved to South Sioux City, Neb., later moving to Amarillo,
Texas, in 1972, Dakota City, Neb., in 1977, and Omaha in 1987.
Mrs. Smith saw her dream come true in 1987, when she and her husband purchased a cabin and mountain
acreage in the Stove Prairie area west of Fort Collins. She spent many summers and falls at the cabin and enjoyed sharing her
mountain home with family and friends. She preferred to live at the cabin, but failing health eventually forced her to move to
Loveland in 2002.
She was town clerk for Odebolt, Iowa, and later worked for the city of South Sioux City. She was
in the IRS Taxpayer Service for many years and continued to volunteer her time to help people with their taxes well after
her retirement.
She was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed reading and playing bridge, cribbage and Scrabble.
She was an outdoor person and enjoyed caring for her mountain property, trimming trees and making improvements. She
had an outgoing, friendly personality, always interested in others, and she enjoyed visiting with friends and
strangers alike. She liked family get-togethers and always made Christmas a special time for her family.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her mother, Margaret Cram of Lake View; five children, Jackie
Terry and Diane Thies, both of Omaha, Georgia Zastrow and husband Dick of Loveland, Doug Smith and wife Beth in
Israel, and Kim Hogstad and wife Brian of Pine Island, Minn.; two sisters, Jo Leonard of Des Moines, Iowa, and
Sadee Frank of Lake View; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kelli Zastrow.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Dec. 16 at the Presbyterian Church in
Odebolt, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Hospice of
Larimer County, the American Cancer Society and the Rist Canyon Fire Department in care of Goes
Funeral Care, 3665 Canal Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524.
OTHER NEWS
Death: Gladys I. Lindberg, 89, of Odebolt died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
Services were 11 a.m Monday at First Baptist Church in Kiron, Iowa with burial in Kiron Cemetery. Arrangements were by Pfannebecker Funeral
Home in Denison, Iowa.
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Merry Christmas
from the Odebolt History Pages
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The
Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 50
December 11, 2003
The Mayor Sez...
A few weeks ago I wrote an article on “attitude”. Believe me, I had quite a bit of feedback on that article and it was 100% positive.
Attitude determines attitude. Today I can whine because I have to go to work or, I can shout for joy because I have a job. I can grumble about my
health or, I can rejoice that I am alive. What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what kind of a day I will have. Yours truly will
add to that in saying ”I hope”.
A Santa alert! Only 14 day until Christmas!
From the 'bolt
R. J. Rex, Mayor
Winter Concert & Art Show - Mon., December 15 at 7 p.m. - The concert will begin with
performances by the 5th grade band and the 4th and 5th grade children's choir. Following these groups, the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will
present their musical "The Night the Reindeer Rocket" written by Sally Albrecht and Jay Althouse.
Optional admission will be one non-perishable item from each family. The canned goods will be donated to
the Sac and Ida food pantry.
3rd, 4th and 5th grade artists will be showing you their artworks in the main hallway. Third graders
will feature astronauts dressed in functional suits, burlap weavings with knotted patterns and yarn weavings on a cardboard
loom. 4th graders will display tempera paintings using complementary colors, exploded abstract vases, and perhaps surprise clay
pieces. 5th grades will show "Genre Scenes" that relate to the individual artists. Sailing ships, with white
sails and watercolor skies are in progress. P.E.O. Bake Sale - P.E.O. Chapter DS is holding a bake sale on
Monday, December 15, 2003 in conjunction with the Odebolt-Arthur School Winter Concert. The sale will begin at 6:15 p.m. and last
until 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will support P.E. O. projects that offer grants, scholarships and loans for women furthering their
education and also an emergency fund for women in need. Locally, each spring, monetary awards are given to senior girls in the
Odebolt-Arthur and Wall Lake View Auburn school districts. We thank you in advance for your support and invite you to pick up some
extra goodies for the holidays. Candidates nominated for County Sheriff for January 6 Election - The Sac
County Democrats held a special county convention on December 5, 2003 for the purpose of nominating a candidate for sheriff, with the
elections to be held January 6, 2003. Bruce Henderson of Odebolt was duly nominated and elected to be Democratic Candidate for
Sheriff.
In a convention meeting on December 8 at the Sac County Courthouse, Ken McClure of Schaller was nominated as
the Republican Candidate for County Sheriff. Three other candidates had actively campaigned for the nomination: Deputy Dan
Bruscher, Auburn; Deputy Keith Flink, Odebolt; and Lake View Chief of Police Ted Helmich. Sending the News - The
Chronicle now has an email address for those of you who have obituaries, club minutes, advertising or news articles that you want
published. Just send your information to
.
Please keep in mind that if you do not have access to email, you can fax your information to 712-668-4364, or
phone our office at 712-668-2253. Sac/Ida County Food Pantry Donations - The OAHS Student Council will be
sponsoring a food drive for the Sac & Ida County Food Pantries. Everyone is encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to the
school between now and December 15th and leave them in the boxes in the offices. Your participation in helping a needy family this
holiday season is greatly appreciated. The Odebolt Community Center Meat Raffle Fundraiser was held Saturday,
December 6, 2003 at the Community Center. Those who donated beef and pork were Joe Heidenreich, Kevin Carstensen, Bettin Farms -
Mike & Pat, Quirk Farms - Jim, B.J. & Todd, Schroeder Farms - John, Ryan & Greg, Ullrich Farms, Kyle Dudley & Chris and
Curtis Raasch.
A portion of the beef and pork were auctioned during the evening. Those who purchased meat at the auction
included Swanson Insurance, Larry Beckman Motors, Reis Auto Parts &Service, Dave Wilken, and Tony Hoelscher.
Raffle tickets for beef and pork had been sold for $20 a ticket previous to the event. The winners
of the beef and pork raffle were Dale Sykes, Milo Reik, Chuck Brotherton, Dennis Jenkins, Larry Schulte and Rob Germann.
The Odebolt Community Center would like to thank the people who donated beef and port for the raffle
and auction. Also thank you to the people who purchased meat at the auction and a very special thank you to everyone who
purchased raffle tickets.
Chamber Drawing Winners - Grace Smith, daughter of Darren & Maren Smith, of Arthur won the doll house in the Chamber drawing held at the
Community Center on the evening of Dec. 6th. The winners of the $25 chamber script money drawings were Holly Ullrich, LaDon Siebrecht , Jeanie
Anderson, all of Odebolt, & Rodney Olerich of Kiron.
Jim's TV & Appliance Private Sale was held in November. Mike and Connie Leinbaugh of Odebolt were the winners of the
Weekend Get Away to the Lake of the Ozarks. The two winners of $50 each were Lloyd Schramm of Arthur and Jim Bral of Schleswig.
OTHER NEWS
From Dec. 18 Ida County Courier
Santa In Odebolt - Santa visited children at Heart & Home in Odebolt on December 6. Each visitor received a candy
cane & coloring book from Santa.
The
Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 49
December 4, 2003
The Mayor Sez...
Wow! Only twenty-two (22) days till Christmas! Best we all get in gear before it is too late.
Our last regular Odebolt City Council meeting of the year 2003 was held Monday eve. After the meeting a
farewell was given to Keith Flink. Due to his pursuit of the Sac County Sheriff's job, in an upcoming special election, he withdrew his
name as a candidate to succeed himself as a city councilman and understandably so. He has served his city well. We Salute!!
From the 'bolt
R. J. Rex, Mayor
See the Dec 1, 2003 City Council Minutes
ONRC Auxiliary met Thursday, November 20, 2003. The residents' computer has arrived and a family member will be
training residents to use it. We were reminded that with the new privacy law there is very little the staff can tell us about residents'
conditions. Elaine Neumann, Director of Nursing, has been to training meetings in Des Moines and Sonia Kucht has finished her Activity
Director Class. Brenda Grundemeier is a new nurse. The Halloween Extravaganza was a success.
December 14, 2 to 4 p.m. will be the Christmas Open House, and December 22 will be the Resident Staff Christmas
Party. There will also be a Tour of Lights and Christmas Caroling.
The next meeting will be January 15. Sac/Ida County Food Pantry Donations - The OAHS
Student Council will be sponsoring a food drive for the Sac & Ida County Food Pantries. Everyone is encouraged to bring
nonperishable food items to the school between now and December 15th and leave them in the boxes in the offices. Your participation
in helping a needy family this holiday season is greatly appreciated. Sundell in NCAA Cross Country Race - Arlene
Sundell of Odebolt accompanied by her daughter, Kris Hansen of Schaller, traveled to Waterloo, Iowa on November 24th to watch their
grandson and nephew, Steve Sundell, Jr. run in the National NCAA Cross Country 6-mile race at Irv. Warren Golf Course. With more
than 300 runners competing, Steve, who is a senior at Columbia University, New York, came in 32nd with a time of 30:12:.8. His
father, Steve, Sr. of Long Island, NY, spent time in Odebolt with family and also attended the NCAA race. Make-A-Wish
Donation - Bruce and Jan Henderson of Odebolt recently held a raffle which raised $200 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The
drawing was for an afternoon of free labor provided by Bruce, and the winner was Brian Hanson of Odebolt. Iowa Make-A-Wish
Foundation helps make dreams come true for terminally ill children. Rotary - District Governor of Rotary, Rosie Hussey, of Mason City,
Iowa, recently visited with the Odebolt Rotary Club and presented President Dick Duffy and the rest of the club with the 2003 Rotary theme
flag, "Lend a Hand." Obituaries:
Everett Bloyer (from Farber & Otteman Web
Site)
William Albach, age 89, entered into eternal glory November 11, 2003. Services were held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Spokane, WA
with interment in Pines Cemetery in Spokane Valley, WA.
Rev. William H. Albach was born to Louis and Willda (Polley) Albach in
Chicago, IL on October 23, 1914. He attended Concordia College, Milwaukee, WI, graduating in 1934; graduated from Concordia Seminary
in St. Louis, MO in 1938. Married Betty Crawford in 1941 in Harriman, TN. He served in churches in Havillah, WA, Shelton, WA,
Bend, OR, Odebolt, IA and Spokane, WA, during his 65 years of ministry for The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. He was pastor of
Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt when the current facility was planned and completed. This was a high point in his ministry.
After retirement in 1983 he received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in English from Eastern Washington University.
He
is survived by his wife, Betty; three daughters, Faith Roedel of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Claudia Tracy of Naples, FL, and Marcia Zeebuyth
of North Bend, OR; two foster-daughters, My and Kim Schmitt of Spokane; seven grandchildren; five foster-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Michael Garey Friedrichsen, 31, of Odebolt died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at Loring Hospital in Sac
City, Iowa, of injuries suffered in a hunting accident south of Odebolt. Services were November 29, 2003 at Peace Lutheran
Church in Wall Lake, Iowa, with burial in Wall Lake Cemetery.
Michael was born Sept. 20, 1972, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa, the son of Virgene and
Wanita (Belt) Friedrichsen. He was baptized on Oct. 15, 1972, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa, and confirmed at
Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake. He lived in Odebolt and attended school in Wall Lake and Odebolt, graduating from Odebolt
High School in 1991. He furthered his education at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, Iowa, where he earned his
certified welding degree.
On Aug. 29, 1998, he married Michelle Hansen at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. One son,
Dylan, was born to this union. Prior to his marriage, he had a son, Cameron.
He owned his own truck tractor and was in business with his father and brother at
Friedrichsen Trucking in Odebolt. He enjoyed hunting and fishing whenever he was home.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle of Odebolt; his children, Dylan at home and Cameron
Allen Scott of Texas; his parents, Virgene and Wanita Friedrichsen of Odebolt; a brother, Allen Friedrichsen of
Odebolt; maternal grandmother, Caroline Belt of Wall Lake; great-stepgrandmother, Leona Belt of Wall Lake; his
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Kenneth and Sharlene Hansen of Denison, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Marie Hansen of
Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Marsha and her husband, John Stoll of Mokena, Ill.; and many aunts, uncles, other
relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Jay "T.J." Friedrichsen; his
paternal grandparents, Ommo and Marcella Friedrichsen; and his maternal grandfather, Raymond L. Belt.
Betty Jo Thayer -
Betty Jo Thayer, age 78, of Wall
Lake, Iowa, died Thursday, November 27, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
Memorial services were held December 2, 2003, at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Wall Lake, Iowa,
under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes.
Born December 9, 1924, in Sac County, Iowa, Betty Jo Thayer was the daughter of Albin and
Josephine (Brynteson) Carlson. She grew up in Odebolt, graduating from Odebolt High School in 1942, then furthered her education
at the University of South Dakota. Betty Jo returned to Odebolt and worked several years for the Cracker Jack Company in Odebolt,
then was employed as a legal secretary at Dresselhuis & Heidenreich Law Firm for 32 years, retiring in 1989.
On October 27, 1946, Betty Jo was united in marriage to Bob Thayer in Odebolt.
Betty Jo was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Wall Lake, and was a 50-year
member of Eastern Star. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing bridge and cribbage, knitting, sewing, and working jigsaw
puzzles.
Survivors include her husband; three children, Steve Thayer and wife Patricia of
DeWitt, Sue Thayer of Leavenworth, KS, and Sandi Wagner and husband Brian of Carroll; and three grandchildren, Erin
Thayer, and Tami and Chad Wagner.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Curtis Carlson 
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The Veterans Memorial at night
courtesy of Dave & Suzan Streed
Nov. 2003
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