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     Jeffrey R. Goodroad was buried at Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.² He was born in 1957.² He died in 1982.²

     Richard Duree Fadgen was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.^4,7 He was born on March 13, 1924 at Flandreau, Moody Co., South Dakota.^4,6 He married Donna Marie Nielsen on September 12, 1947 at Brookings Co., South Dakota.^5,9 Richard Duree Fadgen died on January 9, 2014 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 89.⁴

     Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Fadgen was buried at Union Cemetery, Flandreau, Moody Co., South Dakota.^3,5 Her Social Security Number was 504-18-9519.⁶ She was born on August 13, 1925 at Flandreau, Moody Co., South Dakota.^3,6,5 As of November 18, 1950,her married name was Rahn.³ She married Kenneth W. Rahn on November 18, 1950 at Moody Co., South Dakota.^7,3,4,8 Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Fadgen died on November 20, 2010 at Flandreau, Moody Co., South Dakota, at age 85.^3,6,5 She Flandreau - Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Rahn died Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Riverview Manor, Flandreau. Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Rahn was born in Flandreau, SD to Richard V. and Nellie Mae (Duree) Fadgen. She was raised on a farm south of town and has always had the land as part of her heart. Elizabeth attended Liberty Country School #43 and graduated from Flandreau High School in 1943 where she was Homecoming Queen. She worked at Sharon Shop dress store in Sioux Falls and attended and graduated from USD in Vermillion with a degree in Social Work and Education. Elizabeth was an active Chi Omega and was president of the house. After graduating she taught high school English in Hartford, SD, Anthon, IA and Estelline, SD. Elizabeth married Kenneth W. Rahn on November 18, 1950 in a double ceremony with her sister. After Ken's injury in the Korean War, they moved to Battle Creek, MI while Ken received care at Percy Jones Army Hospital. Her students in Estelline took up a collection to send her to Battle Creek to be with Ken. Once they returned to Flandreau, Elizabeth was active in the GFWC/Athena Club, PEO, OES, Royal Neighbors and Town and Country Club. She was a member of the UMYV, Daughters of the Nile, DAV Auxiliary, Retired Enlisted Association Auxiliary, and the Flandreau United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher. Elizabeth always had a passion for education. Over the years, Betty assisted students with writing for scholarships. Her other passion was her husband and family. Family trips were filled with the enjoyment of learning. Betty chose to be home with her children as they grew up. An avid reader of all types of literature, Betty was always informed on topics and shared anything she found with anyone that needed it. She was generous, kind, intelligent and always a lady. Betty is survived by her husband, Kenneth W; three children, Kenneth R. (Karen) Rahn, Madison, SD, Janis (Carl) Sax, Bennett, CO, Darcy (Bill) Kennedy, Littleton, CO; six grandchildren, Kenny, Sarah, Hannah, Seth, Allison, and Tiffany; two great-grandchildren, Trinity and Charlize; one brother and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Nell; a sister, D. Frances and her parents. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Flandreau United Methodist Church with burial in Union Cemetery. on November 22, 2010.³

     Her Social Security Number was 504-30-1256.⁴ Doris Frances Fadgen was born on February 15, 1927 at Flandreau, Moody Co., South Dakota.^3,4 As of November 18, 1950,her married name was Bothel.⁵ She married Marvin D. Bothel on November 18, 1950.^3,5 Doris Frances Fadgen died on April 15, 2007 at Denver Co., Colorado, at age 80.^3,4