Name: Frank Finney
Birthplace: At home on the family ranch near Seneca, Neb.
Family: Wife: Jeriann; Sons: Jon, Jeff, Joel, and their families.
Currently reside where: Winner, SD
Occupation: Retired school administrator.
Some civic/religious/other board(s) on which you serve or group(s)/organization(s) you belong to: Winner city council president; chairman of the Rural Office of Economic Development (located at Lake Andes); Winner Senior Citizens board of directors member; Methodist Church board, SPR committee.
The best thing about my current life circumstances: Enjoying my retirement and having time to serve on the city council, church boards, and pheasant guiding.
My favorite childhood memory: Growing up on a small sandhill ranch with my five brothers and four sisters.
When growing up, I wanted to be: A teacher
My most prized possession: My family
Favorite sports team(s): Big Red and the Denver Broncos.
Favorite current television show: The Big Bang Theory
Favorite past television show: In the Heat of the Night
Favorite movie(s): Lonesome Dove, Broken Trail
Favorite actor: Robert Duvall
Favorite actress: Sandra Bullock
Favorite musician(s)/band(s): Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks.
Favorite book(s)/author(s): James Michener, Centennial, and The Source.
Favorite publication(s) (newspapers, magazines): Winner Advocate, The Daily Republic, South Dakota Magazine.
Favorite holiday and why: Christmas. Time with family.
Favorite Bible verse: John 3:16
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, woodworking, and watching sports events.
Three things that can always be found in my refrigerator: Cheese, milk, meat.
My favorite snack: Homemade cookies.
Pet peeve: People who are not honest.
Someone I most admire and why: My wife. She is the light of my life.
Three words that best describe me: Kind, caring, willing to help.
People would be surprised to know: That I’m as old as I am.
I’ve never been able to: Ski or dance.
I wish I could stop: Wasting time.
When nobody is looking, I: I eat snacks.
I’m better than most at: Putting things off that need to be done.
The best time of my life: Right now.
My most embarrassing moment was: There are too many to list.
I’d like to have a dollar for: Every book I’ve read and for every time I’ve said, “Yes, Dear.”
If I could go anywhere in the world, I’d go to: Straubing, Germany, where I was stationed in the Army. And also I’d visit Ireland.
If I won the lottery: I’d share it with my family and church.
My definition of a great evening is: Doing something with my wife and family.
A goal I have for the future: Grow old with my loved ones.
The best thing about where I live: Good friends and community.
If I’ve learned one thing in my life, it’s: Change will always happen.
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