Douglas D. Kloppel was born in Alliance, NE, on Oct. 8, 1951, to Duane and Madeline (Loeb) Kloppel. Doug had one sister Marilee and they grew up on ranches in Hay Springs, Wood Lake, and Bassett, NE. In 1957, the family moved to a ranch south of Winner, SD. Doug went to school and graduated from Colome High School in 1969.
Douglas married Donna Rohde in 1970 and they had three sons—Joseph, Jedediah, and Justin.
Doug served in the U.S. Navy from 1971-1975. He was stationed in San Diego, CA and NAF Atsugi, Japan and received an honorable discharge.
Doug joined the Spearfish Police Department in 1976 and received his BS degree from Black Hills State University while working full time. He retired from the Spearfish Police Department in 1996 and entered the insurance business full time and then part time.
Doug and Donna retired in 2011, traveled the US, and spent winters in Arizona City, AZ.
Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and spending time with family and friends. His heroes were his dad, his three sons, and, of course, John Wayne. He was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Naja Shriners, and the Western South Dakota Buckaroos. Doug was proud to be involved in the start of the Spirit of Sue Award honoring Sue Ann Big Crow at the State High School Basketball Tournaments. He was also on the Committee that created the SD Law Enforcement Memorial on the Capitol Grounds in Pierre, SD.
Doug passed away on Aug 19, 2019 at the Avera Gregory Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Doug is survived by his wife, Donna; three sons; Joseph Kloppel of Clearwater, FL, Jedediah (Andrea) Kloppel of San Diego, CA, and Justin Kloppel of Jacksonville, FL; three granddaughters, Isabella of Lincoln, NE, Sophia of Tallahassee, FL, and Olivia of San Diego, CA; one grandson, Reece Kloppel of San Diego, CA; one sister, Marilee (Tim) Anton of Pierre, SD; and a nephew Alec Anton.
Monte Kahler, age 78, died at home Aug. 19, 2019, with his wife and daughter at his bedside.
He was born in Colome, SD, spent six years in the Navy, then moved to San Diego with his family where he became a bus driver for Greyhound. He and his wife, Janet Kahler, began investing in real estate.
In 1983, Monte and Janet relocated to Rapid City, SD where they continued to pursue their real estate business.
Monte is survived by his wife, Janet, his daughter, Deonne Kahler, and his nieces, Michelle Kroska and Sheila Staples. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Letha Kahler, his sister, Joanne Brickman, and his brother-in-law, DeWayne Brickman.
Monte will be buried at a later date in Colome and arrangements have been placed in the care of Behrens Wilson Funeral Home in Rapid City, SD.
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Winner/Colome Legion baseball team won the Region 7B tournament Saturday at Leahy Bowl in Winner. The Royals won the game 17-3 over Gregory County. The Royals went on to state, and made it to the semifinals where the team fell 9-2 to Hartford/Humboldt. Pictured in front from left are Aaron Gilchrist, Phillip Jorgensen, Jacob Beckers, bat boy Sawyer Foss, Shea Connot, Colton Schroeder, Nolan Sachtjen and Kameron Meiners. In back from left are coach Ben Connot, Dalton Baker, Calvin Ringing Shield, Tyler Olson, Layton Thieman, Joren Bruun, Carter Brickman, Oscar Pravecek, Jackson Kinzer, Colby Kaiser and coach Kory Foss.
By Colton Hall Staff Writer
Few teams were as dangerous as the Winner/Colome Royals baseball team this year.
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Returning letterwinners on the Winner High School volleyball team are in front from left Addy Root, Kalla Bertram, Maggie LaCompte, Marlie Schuyler and Ellie Brozik. In back from left are Mackenzie Levi, Jenna Hammerbeck, Kelsey Sachtjen, Shannon Calhoon and Morgan Hammerbeck.
By Dan Bechtold Editor
Winner High School girls volleyball team is excited to start the season.
The Lady Warriors open at home on Aug. 27 against Bon Homme.
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Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Returning lettermen on the Colome High School football team are in front from left Michael Supik, Nathaniel Hansen, Allan McKenzie, Jacob Rinker, Brayden Seegers and Drew Musilek. In back from left are Casey Assman, Adam Cole, Jacob Beckers, Rhett Bertram, Riley Shippy and A. J. Davis.
By Colton Hall Staff Writer
One year ago, the Colome Cowboys were getting ready to avenge a semi-finals loss to Sully Buttes from the year before and looked to bring home a state title in 2018.
The Cowboys got their revenge with a 48-42 win over Sully Buttes in the 2018 Class 9B state championship.
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Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Returning letterwinners on the Colome volleyball team are in front from left Makayla Shippy, Saydee Heath and Jordyn Seegers. In back from left are Baylie Hoffine, Haley Krumpus and Carleen Burger.
By Colton Hall Staff Writer
It’s a new season for the Colome Cowgirls volleyball team.
After a 13-19 finish in 2018, the Cowgirls will look to improve and stay competitive in the 2019 season.
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Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Returning lettermen on the Winner High School football team are in front from left Charlie Pravecek, Landon Thieman, Ethan Vesely, Brady Fritz, Oscar Pravecek, Phillip Jorgensen and Loren Moeller. Second row from left are Jackson Vesely, Kaden Keiser, Kaleb Osborn, Owen Duffy, Ashton Klein, Zach Bohnet, Preston Norrid, Evan Farner, Kolbie Osborn. In back from left are Joren Bruun, Adam Bohnet, Achilles Willuweit, Sam Kruger, Aaron Gilchrist, Ryder Mortenson, Bosten Morehart, Jacob Clay, Joey Cole, Owen Monk, Aaron Monk, Jackson Hanson, Finn Bartels, Trevor Peters, Zane Mandl and Michael Olson.
By Dan Bechtold Editor
Forty-eight Winner High School football players are ready to get after it when the season opens on Friday.
The Warriors will open at home with Stanley County on Aug. 23. Game time is at 7 p.m.
Coach Dan Aaker is starting his 18th year at the helm of the WHS football program.
The team includes 11 seniors, 11 juniors, 14 sophomores and 12 freshmen The Warriors have 32 returning lettermen including: Charlie Pravecek, Landon Thieman, Ethan Vesely, Brady Fritz, Oscar Pravecek, Phillip Jorgensen, Loren Moeller, Jackson Vesely, Kaden Keiser, Kaleb Osborn, Owen Duffy, Ashton Klein, Zach Bohnet, Preston Norrid, Evan Farner, Kolbie Osborn, Joren Bruun, Adam Bohnet, Achilles Willwueit, Sam Kruger, Aaron Gilchrist, Ryder Mortenson, Bosten Morehart, Jacob Clay, Joey Cole, Owen Monk, Jackson Hanson, Finn Bartels, Trevor Peters, Zane Mandl and Michael Olson.
Last year the Warriors ended the season with a 7-3 record and 6-2 in the regular season. The only two regular season losses were to Sioux Falls Christian and Mount Vernon-Plankinton.
In playoffs, Winner defeated Custer and then lost again in a close game 14-12 to Sioux Falls Christian.
The Warriors lost 10 seniors due to graduation but many skilled people are returning. All skill people on both sides of the ball are returning. Among some of them are Brady Fritz at quarterback, Sam Kruger at runner back, Trevor Peters at running back Phillip Jorgensen and Joren Bruun as wide receiver.
Up front on the offensive line, Oscar Pravecek is the true returning starter. Morehart played a lot on the line last year. Ethan Vesely played tight end and got hurt. “He has experience coming off an injury,” said Aaker. Playing in the secondary will be Trevor Peters, Joren Bruun and Brady Fritz.
Leading the offense will be Fritz. Aaker said as a sophomore a year ago, Fritz did a good job. “I have never started a sophomore in that position in my 18 years. Brady is a good athlete and has the legs that can beat anybody and is really a smart football player,” said Aaker.
Fritz will be a junior this year and coach plans to use more of him this season.
The area the team will focus on the most is up front on the offensive line. “We are going to be young but we hope as they get more reps they will have a lot more experience by mid season,” said the coach.
He said Willuweit, Duffy, Thieman, Charley Pravecek Jackson Vesely along with his brother have looked good.
The coach said Sam Kruger is an athlete who needs to be on the field. He has been moved to linebacker and will be a big contributor. Aaker says Thieman will play multiple positions defensively. Senior Ryder Mortensen will be in the mix.
Cailob Week, who transferred from Colome, will give depth in the backfield and secondary. Kaden Keiser has looked good at running back and in the secondary.
Like all Class 11B teams injuries are a concern and the coach hopes the team will stay injury free.
“We have a nice mix of junior and seniors who are fighting for positions and that has elevated our practices,” said the coach.
The Warriors play in the SESD Conference. Aaker said the two teams that return the most are Chamberlain and Mt. Vernon-Plankinton.
In Class 11B, Aaker looks the top teams to be Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan, MVP, Winner and the coach sees Sioux Valley as a sleeper.
Each year the team comes up with a motto and this year it is “Earn it.” Aaker noted nothing is given to you free, and that incudes things in life. Some of the goals are to be lead by the defense, win the giveaway takeaway battle by a fair margin and offensive efficiency.
Aaker is proud of his assistant coaching crew. They include Trent Olson who calls the defense and works with the defensive line; Kevin Keiser who works with the offense and running backs, Sam Olson, defense and offensive line. Volunteer coaches are Austin Calhoon, Ben Connot, Glenn Carlson and Larry Aaker.
The 2019 football schedule includes: Aug. 23—Stanley County, home Aug. 30—St. Thomas More, home Sept. 6—at Wessington Springs Sept. 13—at Wagner Sept. 20—Valentine, home Sept. 27—Mt. Vernon-Plankinton, home (homecoming) Oct. 4—at Chamberlain Oct. 11—at Miller Oct 24—first round of playoffs Oct. 31—second round of playoffs Nov. 8—Semifinals Nov. 15—State football
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