South Dakota Charolais

Thomas Ranch

SD 57381 (605) 883-4602 • Fax: (605) 883-4924 egglchar@santel.net • www.egglestoncharolais.com

J&M Ranch

Purebred Charolais Private Treaty Sales jrolson2664@gmail.com

20629 443rd Ave Lake Preston, SD 57249

DAVID MASON

Cell: (605) 680-0780 • pvfcharolais78@gmail.com www.pvfcharolais.com

$15,500 – Yearling Bull. SCC Crossroads

149K Pld, 3-21-22, by EC Crossroads 2532

Pld. To Denny Hulm, Meadow, S.D.

$11,500 – Yearling Bull. SCC Patriot 170K

Pld, 4-1-22, by LT Patriot 9226 Pld. To Raabe Brothers, Norfolk, Neb.

$11,500 – Yearling Bull. SCC Credit 121K

Pld, 3-14-22, by HCR Credit 416 Pld. To Todd O’Connor, Philip, S.D.

$11,000 – Yearling Bull. SCC Patriot 63K, 3-6-22, by SCC Patriot 17H Pld. To Calvin Eisenbraun, Philip, S.D.

$11,000 – Yearling Bull. SCC Credit 104K

Pld, 3-12-22, by HCR Credit 416 Pld. To Todd O’Connor, Philip, S.D.

2023 Debruycker Charolais Bull Sale

Great Falls, Mont. ❚ April 1, 2023

Auctioneer: Trent Stewart, Madras, Ore.; Dustin Layton, Edmond, Okla.

Averages:

68 Long-Yearling Bulls ..................... $4,919

538 Yearling Bulls $4,726

606 Lots $4,748

Total Sale Gross $2,877,000

By Clint Sexson

High-selling lots:

$60,000 – Yearling Bull. K75, 2-4-22, by DC/BHD Shazam G3220 PET. To Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, S.D.

$28,000 – Yearling Bull. K1116, 2-522, by DC/BHD Shazam G3220 PET. To Lindskov’s LT Ranch.

$14,000 – Yearling Bull. K1543, 2-2322, by DC/JDJ Titan H129 P. To Martin Brothers Charolais, Conrad, Mont.

$12,000 – Yearling Bull. K44, 2-1-22, by DC/BHD Shazam G3220 PET. To Schurrtop Charolais, Farnam, Neb.

$11,500 – Yearling Bull. K1175, 2-25-22, by DC/MD Sharkson H1359. To Keahey Charolais, Grove Hill, Ala.

$11,000 – Long-Yearling Bull. J3003, 7-25-21, by DC/KCM Dunkirkson G3001. To Webb Charolais, Easley, S.C. Note: Bulls sold to 28 states and Canada.

Wagner Charolais 12th

Annual Bull Sale

Nunn, Colo. ❚ April 1, 2023

Auctioneer: Jason Santomaso, Sterling, Colo.

Average:

44 Bulls $3,882

Total Sale Gross: .................. $170,800

By Hadley Schotte

High-selling lots:

$6,600 – Fall Yearling Bull. Wagner

Falcon 1280, 9-8-21, by WAGNER Falcon 5007. To Diamond 7 Livestock, Lusk, Wyo.

$5,800 – Fall Yearling Bull. Wagner

Patriot 1254, 9-3-21, by LT Patriot 4004 Pld. To Scorup Cattle Co., Aurora, Utah.

$5,400 – Fall Yearling Bull. Wagner Resource 1285, 9-10-21, by CCC WC Resource 417 P. To Diamond 7 Livestock.

Hassebrook Charolais

Farms 7th Annual Production Sale

Albion, Neb. ❚ April 2, 2023

Auctioneer: Matt Lowery, Burwell, Neb.

Averages:

8 Age Advanced Bulls ....................... $5,625 44 Yearling Bulls

Not Included in Above Average:

11 Percentage Charolais Bulls $4,100 30 Percentage Charolais Open Heifers

Total Sale Gross: .................. $368,500

By Hadley Schotte

High-selling lots:

$18,500 – Yearling Bull. HCF Dakota Rush 2202, 1-26-22, by LT Dakota Rush 5500 P. To L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms, Lyons, Ga.

$10,500 – Yearling Bull. HCF Resource 2234 ET, 2-28-22, by CCC WC Resource 417 P. To Daryl Crook, Rising City, Neb.

$9,500 – Yearling Bull. HCF Josea 2239, 3-2-22, by JMAR Hosea 2M70. To Matt Bargian, Superior, Neb.

$8,500 – Yearling Bull. HCF Tank 2221, 2-18-22, by DC/CRJ Tank E108P. To Fred Charolais, Rose, Neb.

$8,250 – Yearling Bull. HCF Resource

2256, 3-12-22, by CCC WC Resource 417 P. To Allen Crow, Arnold, Neb.

Weber Charolais and Red Angus Farm Annual Production Sale

Lake Andes, S.D. ❚ April 3, 2023 Auctioneer: Dan Clark, Winner, S.D. and Brad Veurink, Corisca, S.D.

Gun 2312 ET, 2-8-22, by WCF Mr Silver Gun 467. To Sandmeier Charolais, Bowdle, S.D.

$6,500 – Yearling Bull. JBARW Mr Silver

Gun 2322, 3-8-22, by WCF Mr Silver Gun

0304 ET. To Chad Gibson, Donalsonville, Ga.

Hubert Charolais Ranch

44th Annual Bull Sale

Monument, Kan. ❚ April 4, 2023

Auctioneer: Justin B. Stout, Overland Park, Kan.

Averages:

63 Yearling Bulls $6,115

11 Fall Yearling Bulls $4,795

1 Donor ............................................$20,000

6 Spring Pairs $6,333

5 Fall Pairs $4,310

11 Open Heifers $3,614

97 Lots $5,745

Total Sale Gross: .................... $557,300

By Hadley Schotte

High-selling lots:

$51,000 – Yearling Bull. HCR Nautilus

2148 Pld, 2-28-22, by HCR Centurion 0210

Pld. To Reigns Ranch, Clear Lake, Minn.

$30,000 – Yearling Bull. HCR Caesar

2115 Pld, 2-7-22, by HCR Centurion 0210

Pld. To John Allison, New Castle, Ky.

$20,000 – Donor. Miss HCR Sheena

3021 Pld, 3-13-13, by LT Ledger 0332 Pld. To Reigns Ranch.

$13,500 – Yearling Bull. HCR Hero 2122

Pld, 2-17-22, by HCR Centurion 0210 Pld. To Leonard Augustine, Ellis, Kan.

$12,500 – Yearling Bull. HCR Boost 2202

Pld, 3-7-22, by ELDER’S Houlio 4H. To Lyle Peterson, Isanti, Minn.

Note: Volume buyer was Jared Bates, Alva, Okla., selecting 5 lots.

Fink Beef Genetics Spring 2023 Bull & Female Sale

Randolph, Kan. ❚ April 8, 2023

Auctioneer: Kyle Elwood, Lindsborg, Kan., and Ethan Schuette, Washington, Kan.

Averages:

73 Bulls $5,935

12 Females .......................................... $3,958

85 Lots ........................................ $5,656

Total Sale Gross: ................... $500,250

By Cody Beck

High-selling lots:

By Hadley Schotte

High-selling lots:

$12,000 – Yearling Bull. HC Judge 2361, 3-23-22, by LT Judge 0691 Pld. To Domek Charolais, Wibaux, Mont.

$12,000 – Yearling Bull. HC Hickok 2336, 3-19-22, by CCC 2B Gunslinger 9030 P. To Whitetail Farms, Paxton, Neb.

$11,000 – Yearling Bull. HC Blue Stone 2367, 3-16-22, by HC Blue Stone 0431. To Zeisler Charolais, Butte, Neb.

$10,250 – Yearling Bull. HC Blue Stone 2304, 3-16-22, by HC Blue Stone 0431. To Whitewater Inc., Southerland, Neb.

Prairie Valley Farm

Charolais Bull Sale

Platte, S.D. ❚ April 8, 2023

Auctioneer: Dustin Carter, Vermilion, S.D. Sale Manager: CK Sales & Marketing, Seneca, Mo.

Averages:

62 Lots ........................................ $5,435

Total Sale Gross: $336,950

By Hadley Schotte

High-selling lot:

$10,000 – Yearling Bull. PVFC Titan 2110 Pld, 2-16-22, by WCR Titan 061 P. To ZW Partnership, Stanchfield, Minn.

Rambur Charolais 45th Annual Bull Sale

Sidney, Mont. ❚ April 8, 2023

Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar - Reva, S.D.

Averages:

Yearling Bulls $4,857 15 Yearling Heifers $2,750

Lots $4,418

Total Sale Gross: ................... $318,100

By Clint Sexson

High-selling lots:

$14,500 – Yearling Bull. RC Keaton 218 Pld TW, 3-6-22, by WDZ Front Range 602 P. To Wild Indian Acres, DeSoto, Mo.

$10,000– Yearling Bull. RC Kip 240 Pld, 3-14-22, by Eaton Colosseum 00155 P. To Wagner Charolais, South Heart, N.D.

Schotte

High-selling lots:

$9,500 – Yearling Bull. JBARW Mr Night Ranger 2302, 1-3-22, by WC Monumental 5524 P. To Scott Ziebart, Plankinton, S.D.

$6,750 – Yearling Bull. JBARW Mr Monumental 2310, 1-19-22, by WC Monumental 5524 P. To Joe Garcia Donalsonville, Ga., and Matt Powers, Marshallville, Ga.

$6,500 – Yearling Bull. JBARW Mr Silver

$41,000-Bull. Fink 231 of 7982 NS, 2-622, M6 New Standard 842 P ET. To Small Livestock, Winnemucca, Nev., Hebbert Charolais, Hyannis, Neb., and Cody Cattle Company, Scandia, Kan.

Hebbert Charolais 41st Annual Bull Sale

Hyannis, Neb. ❚ April 8, 2023

Auctioneer: Kyle Schow, Paxton, Neb.

Average:

109 Lots ...................................... $5,236

Total Sale Gross: $570,750

$8,500– bull. RC Kelce 217 Pld, 3-6-22, by ACE-WIA Stoneman F17 ET. To Miller Charolais, Donnybrook, N.D.

Note: 33 Yearling Angus Bulls averaged $4,440; 35 Yearling Angus Heifers averaged $2,564.

The Renaissance 31st Anniversary Edition Sale

Strafford, Mo. ❚ April 8, 2023

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton, Edmond, Okla.

Sale Manager: Mitchell Management, Guthrie, Okla.

Averages:

5 Bulls $3,000

13 Cow-Calf Splits $4,988

Not Included in Above Average:

3 Percentage Bred Heifers $1,800

1 Flush $3,250

45 Embryos ................................................ $218

65 Units of Semen $32

Total Sale Gross: .................... $202,735

By David Hobbs

High-selling lots:

$7,300 – Cow-Calf Split. FH Miss New Tangle 1830 P, 9-11-18, by by M6 New

Standard 842 P ET. Rebred to M6 Bells & Whistles 258 P. Heifer calf, 8-25-22, by M6 Bells & Whistles 258 P. From Fox Hollow Farms, Catoosa, Okla. Cow to Double R Dees, Nacogdoches, Texas for $4,100. Calf to Double R Dees for $3,200.

$7,200 – Cow-Calf Split. LCC Cross’ Mary 1060, 9-1-20, by LT Blue Value 7903

ET. Rebred to JMAR Hosea 2M70. Bull calf, 8-2-22, by DC/CRJ Tank E108 P. From Lehmann Cattle Co., Lathrop, Mo. Cow to Tyler Ganoung, Plainville, Kan., for $2,700. Calf to Winner Charolais, Farmland, Ind., for $4,500.

$7,000 – Cow-Calf Split. FH Ms Standard Bell 1812 P, 8-16-18, by MDL

Standard Resource 61 P. Rebred to KEYS Cowboy 15C. Heifer calf, 8-27-22, by RBM Fargo Y111. From Fox Hollow Farms. Cow to Double R Dees for $3,000. Calf to Double R Dees for $4,000.

$6,000 – Cow-Calf Pair. RCR Dakota Rush

Affinity 2317, 12-11-20, by LT Dakota Rush

5500 P. Bull Calf, 3-23-23, by LT Countdown

9712 Pld. From Ricketts Charolais Ranch, Hallsville, Mo. to Lehmann Cattle Co.

$5,400 – Cow-Calf Split. DC Mal’s Ms

Pomona Gold C921P, 8-27-19, by Fink Gold

Standard 0153. Rebred to JMAR Jefferson

8M11. Heifer calf, 8-27-22, by VPI The Graduate 917G. From Corman Charolais, Pomona, Mo. Cow to Double W Charolais, Verona, Mo., for $3,200. Calf to Double W Charolais for $2,200.

$5,200 – Cow-Calf Split. LCC Texas Rose 23749 ET, 9-2-19, by LT Bluegrass

4017 P. Rebred to JMAR Hosea 2M70. Bull Calf, 8-12-22, by LCC Texas Loaded. From Lehmann Cattle Co. Cow to Tyler Ganoung for $3,300. Calf to Russell Neil, Fair Play, Mo. for $1,900.

Eggleston Charolais

Performance =

Profitability Bull Sale

Wessington, S.D. ❚ April 10, 2023

Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar, Belle Fouche, S.D.

Averages:

67 Yearling Bulls $5,825

11 Yearling Open Heifers $2,600

78 Lots $5,370

Total Sale Gross: $418,850

By Hadley Schotte

High-selling lots:

$12,000 – Yearling Bull. EC Block Buster

315 Pld, 3-19-22, by JMAR Benaiah 1E66.

To Schmidt Cattle Company, Gordon, Neb.

$10,500 – Yearling Bull. EC Viper 078

Pld, 3-2-22, by SCC Tioga 64H Pld. To Hood Charolais, Lohrville, Iowa.

$10,000 – Yearling Bull. EC Hardcore 713

Pld, 3-22-22, by JMAR Benaiah 1E66. To John Schoeberl, Dell Rapids, S.D.

$10,000 – Yearling Bull. EC/4C Stogie

LM20 Pld ET, 1-17-22, by CCC WC Resource

417 P. To Lloyd Votruba, Hemingford, Neb.

$10,000 – Yearling Bull. EC Silver City

819 Pld, 4-2-22, by RR Silver City 0013. To Small Livestock, Winnemucca, Nev.

Thomas Ranch 51st Annual Bull Sale

Harrold, S.D. ❚ April 11, 2023

Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar, Reva, S.D. and Seth Weishaar, Belle Fouche, S.D. Sale Manager: Innovation AgMarketing, LLC, De Soto, Kan.

Averages:

55 Lots $4,290

Total Sale Gross: $1,392,950 By Hadley Schotte

High-selling lots:

$16,500 – Yearling Bull. TR C&S Mr Outsider 231, 3-16-22, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. To Star Sires Central, Stillwater, Okla.

$11,000 – Yearling Bull. TR Mr Outsider

2637K, 4-14-22, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. To Curtis Feist, Velva, N.D.

Obituary

Jamie G. Fred, 75 of Rose, Neb. passed away February 9, 2023 under the outstanding care of the Burwell Community Memorial Health Center.

Jamie was born March 9, 1947 in Valentine, Neb., son to Diane Jane (Hoagland) Fred and Glenn J. Fred. Prior to their move southwest of Sargent, Neb. to the K.C. Ranch, their family spent some time right after Jamie’s birth on the Eatinger Ranch in Brownlee, Nebraska. He later spent his grade school years at Somerford District #35 and graduated from Sargent High School in 1965.

Jamie then went on to graduate from North Platte Community College.

Jamie married Kay Louise (Richardson) Fred on March 13, 1971. They had two children, Holly and Stoney. They worked on the K.C. Ranch for five years. During this time, they took a few registered Charolais cows and put them out on lease, while working for Slagle Angus, Sargent, Neb. Slagle’s encouraged them to get into the registered Angus business, which became the start of their involvement with the two breeds. They then called Williams-Williams Ranch of Johnstown, Neb. home for nine years before leasing a ranch from Dr. Dean Gilg of Newport, Nebraska in 1985. They then went on to purchase their current ranch in Rose, NE in 1991.

Jamie’s family was one of the first pioneer breeders of Charolais cattle in Nebraska. It was easily said that cattle were his passion. They had private treaty bull sales for several years before having their first bull sale in 1988 which led to an annual sale including not only bulls, but later heifers and online club calf sales for the next 34 years, ending with the last sale in 2022. Along with this they showed and sold cattle at the Denver Stock Show, Rapid City Stock Show, Nebraska State Fair, and the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic where they consigned for twenty-one consecutive years. Jamie was a member of the American Angus Association, Nebraska Angus Association, American-International Charolais Association, Nebraska Charolais Association, and the Sandhills Cattle Association.

Along with the cattle, Jamie team roped in his younger years belonging to the Mid-States Rodeo Association, Johnstown Roping Club, and the Rock County Roping Club. Through the years he enjoyed following his kids in all their endeavors whether it was 4-H, school sports, rodeos or roping’s. He had a life time of wealth in family, good neighbors, and a host of friends.

Jamie is survived by his wife Kay, daughter Holly (Mike Bacon) Boswell, Okla., and son Stoney (wife Jenny), and granddaughter Gracie-Mae, Wittmann, Ariz., and step grandchildren Endie Bacon, Boswell, Okla., Charley Newton, Wittmann, Ariz., & Calvin (wife Sabrina) Newton, Wittmann, Ariz., sister Tami McIntosh, Sargent, Neb., brother-in-law Kurt Richardson (Sue Schmitz), Phoenix, Ariz., and several nephews. Jamie was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Diane Fred, and brother, Myron Fred.

Obituary

Steven Michael Keppen, 74, of Volga, S.D. passed away Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at Avera McKennan Heart Hospital, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Steven Michael Keppen was born on February 26, 1949, in Chester, S.D., the son of Clare and Mary (Wilkinson) Keppen. He grew up in Orland, S.D., and graduated from Orland High School in 1967. Steven continued his education at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. where he played college basketball for the Trojans and graduated with a degree in mathematics along with his Master’s Degree from South Dakota State University.

Steven was later married to Myrna Poppe on October 3, 1969 in Madison, S.D. They lived in Madison, S.D. before moving to Volga, S.D. in 1971.

Keppen taught mathematics for 43 years at the junior high, high school, and collegiate levels. He began his teaching career at Sioux Valley in Volga, S.D. while also coaching basketball for the Cossacks. He then taught mathematics and computer science at Dakota State University. Steven spent most of his education career instructing AP classes at Brookings High School where he was an AP Teacher of the Year and received the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement.

Outside the classroom, Steven raised Charolais cattle on their ranch alongside his two sons. Steven’s greatest joy was being grandpa and great grandpa. He loved spending time on the ranch with his grandkids doing chores, calving, and showing Charolais cattle. He also enjoyed watching his grandkids participate in their school sports and activities. Steven cherished anytime he was with his grandchildren and great granddaughter.

Steven also enjoyed flying his airplane, hunting, fishing, and watching sunsets over Lake Poinsett with a Lord and Pepsi in his hand. He was always watching the Sioux Valley Cossacks, SDSU Jackrabbits and the Celtics games and listening to the Minnesota Twins. Steven was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, the American-International Charolais Association, and the South Dakota Charolais Breeders Association.

Steven is survived by his wife Myrna of 54 years of Volga; two sons, Greg (Janell) Keppen of Volga, and Benjamin “BJ” (Katie) Keppen of Harrisburg; his grandchildren, Keah (Nick Hardin) Dixon, Mattisyn Keppen, Braxton Keppen, Halle Keppen; great granddaughter, Ava Hardin, his brothers and sisters, Lynne Kupris, Randy (Kathy) Keppen, Ray (Pam) Keppen, Charlie (Michele) Keppen, Beth (Joe) Chounard, Kate (Chris) Funk, Robin (Pat) Kerrigan; brother and sister-in-laws, Patti Milley Keppen, Larry (Wanda) Poppe, Kathy Poppe, Rod (Kathy) Poppe, Ranae (Greg) Fritz and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clare and Mary Keppen; a sister, Donna Oines; a brother, Jim Keppen; his father and mother-in-law, Eldon and Elaine Poppe; brothers-in-law Delane Poppe and Dave Oines; and niece, Stephanie Washburn.

Obituary

Michael “Mike” Clayton King, 75, Westminster, S.C., passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Mike was born February 8, 1948, in Anderson, SC to the late Harold Bleckley King, Sr. and Ruth Prater King. Mike attended and graduated from Oakway High School in 1966. Upon graduation, King joined the Navy and served for 23 years. During this time, he earned an Associate in Science Degree from the University of the State of New York in 1988. Mike went on to retire from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander. As a Vietnam Veteran, Mike was also an Ordinance Specialist attached to the “Ghost Riders” on the USS Constellation Aircraft Carrier, 1968-1969.

Mike was a member of the South Carolina Charolais Association and raised registered cattle on his farm, Nubbin Ridge Farm. His love of farming and animals, big and small, began when he was a young 4-H member winning many awards showing his Jersey cows. Mike was very pleased to qualify “Century Farm” status for the family’s Nubbin Ridge Farm, in Oakway, where generations of the King family, had lived and farmed since 1916. In addition, Mike was also an active member of Bethel Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sharon Hudson King; children, Michael C. King, Jr. of Oakway and Shannon Rebecca Patterson, and grandchildren, Hannah Grace Patterson and William Jude Patterson of Greenwood, S.C. He is also survived by his brother, Harold B. King, Jr., (Rachel), of Wrightsville Beach, N.C. and sister, Julia K. Davis, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., along with many nephews and nieces.

In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his sister, Gerry Volberding and brother, James F. King.

The family would like to thank the NHC Healthcare Parklane staff of Columbia for their loving care of Mike during his final days. Also, special thanks to the Rev. Jeremy Dean and the Bethel Church Family for their support and prayers.

Obituary

Rosemary Orth, 77, of Seaton, Illinois passed away on Saturday, March 25 in Monmouth, Illinois.

Rosemary was born July 10, 1946 to Jim and Margaret Orth in Monmouth, IL. She grew up on the family farm in Seaton, Illinois and attended the Seaton schools and later worked in the cafeteria with Margaret serving home cooked meals to the lucky kids that attended the schools.

Rosemary was pivotal in creating an awareness of the need for a special education department at the school. Rosemary spent her youth, just as her older brother Neil did, showing their Hereford cattle at the Mercer County Fair. The Mercer County Fair was the highlight of every summer for Rose and even after she was too old to exhibit in 4-H she still took her latch hook creations as well as her John Wayne collections.

To say Rosemary was a creature of habit would be an understatement. She had a set schedule every day and rarely veered from it. She enjoyed it when her nephews and niece would come to visit as long as they didn’t disrupt her Lawrence Welk or Little House on the Prairie TV shows. It didn’t matter who was with her or what they were watching on TV, when her last show of the day was over, the TV was turned off and she would go to bed. Another item on her weekly schedule that was seldom missed was attending Norwood United Presbyterian Church every Sunday. Rosemary enjoyed the fellowship and the extended family the church offered. There is no doubt Rosemary was strong in her Christian faith and was a firm believer in always doing the right thing and simply being a kind person that enjoyed the company of others. Rosemary, much like her father, loved Hereford cattle and Boxer dogs. A couple of her favorite dogs included Dude, Bubbles and many others.

Rosemary also had the best memory of anybody we ever met. Once her nephews and niece were older and away from home, Rosemary would be the one to call and remind everybody that not only did somebody have a birthday coming up but would also remind them of how old the person would be. And she was always right! A few years after Jim passed away in 2000, Margaret and Rosemary relocated to the Courtyard Estates in Monmouth and later to the Legacy Estates. Her final home was the Monmouth Nursing Home.

The family wishes to thank all these communities for their warmth and welcoming care. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. She is survived by her brother, Neil (Diane) of Kansas City, MO and her nephews, Brian and Scott (Michelle) and niece Jamie (Matthew) as well as her great nieces Sydney Orth, Raegan Orth, and Brighton Lane and nephews Coleman Orth and Cooper Lane.