Wildlifer’s Log – Winter 2002, Vol. 61, No. 1

 

54th Annual Buffalo Banquet

 

            The Annual Buffalo Banquet, held on November 1, was a success as usual. Approximately 180 people were present for the presentation of a number of scholarships (see listing elsewhere in the Log).

 

            John Cooper, Secretary of Game, Fish and Parks was this year’s speaker. Coop kept the audience entertained with his stories about the trials and tribulations of working in this field.

 

            The banquet is planned and run by the Wildlife Conservation Club. It takes a lot of effort on their part, but the experience is valuable. Drs. Mike Brown and Dan Hubbard are club coadvisors.

 

Alumni News

 

 1960s

 

            John Sexton, ’61, Just a note to thank you for sending the new Department history booklet. I have enjoyed reading it, even the Curricula section. To help fill in one of the blanks on the Sioux Falls Izaak Walton League Scholarship, I received the award in 1961. Thanks again. I hope you, your staff and students are having a great academic year.

 

            Don Hammer, ’68, Greetings from Leefarm and sunny Arizona. Last winter our total precipitation was 2.2 inches and we’ve only had 0.45 inches so far this year. Needless to say duck and goose hunting is non-existent. We’re back in the swing of things working at the Elks, Cowbelles, attending Gem & Mineral field trips and Historical Society functions and preparing for the holidays. Hoping this finds you in good cheer.

 

            Doug Harr, '69, After 29 years as a DNR Wildlife Manager in northwest Iowa, I recently assumed responsibilities as the Wildlife Diversity State Program Biologist. I'm now based at DNR's Bonne Wildlife Research Station and oversee statewide field operations of our Wildlife Diversity (nongame) Program. Am enjoying the new location and job, especially work with Iowa All-Bird Initiative, something that stems from Ray Linder's great ornithology tutelage. Greetings to my fellow SDSU wildlifers, and please stop in for a visit at the Boone Research Station when in central Iowa. Enjoy the Wildlifer's Log--keep up the good work!

1990s

 

            Craig Noteboom, ’97, Went back to SDSU and received a BS in Nursing in 2000. Am presently an RN at Wagner Community Hospital. Enjoy living near the Missouri with lots of good fishing and hunting!  Married and two children.

 

            Brandon Wieme, ’98, I went on to receive an M.S. in Wildlife Ecology at Mississippi State University. Currently, I am employed by Ducks Unlimited as a biologist. I am in charge of the private lands program on the gulf coast and assist with the WRP in Texas. I currently live in the Houston area.

 

An SDSU Flavor

 

            The Education Section of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) has a decidedly SDSU flavor. At this year’s AFS meeting in Baltimore, the three elected officers of the Section were all SDSU Ph.D. graduates.

           

            Dr. Rob Neumann (1994) presided as President, Dr. Chris Guy (1993) was President-Elect, and Dr. Kevin Pope (1996) was Secretary-Treasurer. Rob is on the faculty at the University of Connecticut, Chris is an Assistant Leader of the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Montana State University, and Kevin is on the faculty at Texas Tech University. All are Dave Willis’ Ph.D. students.

           

            In addition, Marcy Anderson (SDSU, B.S. 1998) is Section Newsletter Editor. Marcy is a Ph.D. student at Virginia Tech.

           

            We are proud of the accomplishments of these alumni and in the leadership roles they are playing in the profession.

 

Book in Progress

 

Progress is being made by Drs. Mike Brown and Chris Guy on the development of the new American Fisheries Society (AFS) textbook Analysis and Interpretation of Freshwater Fisheries Data. They will serve as coeditors. Recall that Chris is an SDSU Ph.D. graduate currently in the Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit at Montana State University.

           

            The overall goal of this project is to provide a major college text and professional guide for the analysis and interpretation of specific fisheries and fisheries-related data. Ultimately, Mike and Chris anticipate that this text will provide better uniformity to the business of fisheries data analysis.

 

Mike and Chris solicited authors for the project who are the current or emerging experts in the specific subject areas that are addressed in the book. Most, if not all, are frequent contributors to the AFS and the Education Section in particular.

 

The book is composed of 18 chapters covering a wide range of topics of interest to graduate students and practicing professionals (e.g., study design, recruitment, biotelemetry, food habits, bioenergetics, and community assessment). The project involves 41 authors and numerous peer and statistical reviewers. Thirteen chapters have been through most of the review process; the remaining five chapters are works-in-progress. Mike and Chris hope to have this project completed by mid 2003.

 

Central Flyway Council Award

 

            The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks were recognized in July by the Central Flyway Council. The award was for contributions to the Central Flyway Pre-Season Duck Banding Project.

           

            Between 1991 and 2001, 245,795 ducks were banded. Our contribution was recognized with a plaque (now hanging in the Department office) signed by Kirk Nelson, Chairman of the Central Flyway Council.

 

Conservation Biology Offered

           

Conservation Biology (3 credit hours) will be offered as a Special Topic (WL492-592) in the Spring 2003 Semester. Dr. Robert Klaver, an Adjunct faculty member who works at the EROS Data Center, will be the instructor.

           

            Bob is a Ph.D. graduate of the Department who earned his degree under Dr. Jon Jenks. The class will be taught one night a week.

           

            This is the first time that the Department has received permission to have an off campus Adjunct faculty member teach a course. Previously, only those faculty members on teaching contracts could be involved with courses. Bob is generously teaching the course for no compensation.

           

            At this time 11 students are enrolled, but more can add it before the semester starts. Conservation Biology is an area we have long wanted to add to our offerings but were unable to because of time constraints for current faculty. It is a valuable addition to our curriculum.

 

 

Yes

 

ALL DONATIONS should be made payable to the Greater State Fund and designated for the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

 

Mail to:

SDSU Foundation,

Box 525, Brookings, SD 57007.

 

 

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Dave Willis Elected

            Dr. Dave Willis was recently elected as President-Elect of the Fisheries Management Section of the American Fisheries Society (AFS). He will be President from 2004 to 2006. During his presidency, Dave will also serve on the AFS Governing Board.

 

The Fisheries Management Section, the largest in the AFS, is composed of people who develop, apply, and evaluate effective management concepts or techniques as well as programs in education and information to solve fisheries management challenges.

 

The Section promotes the exchange of fisheries management information and the results of applied research among professionals, students, user groups, resource management agencies, and the general public who share interest in fish and the habitats supporting them.

 

The Section sponsors workshops, symposia, topical sessions at professional meetings, and special projects to examine fisheries management challenges. Section membership provides a credible voice for a wide range of fisheries management issues. 

 

The Section continues active involvement with legislative initiatives as well as governmental and private-sector activities that affect the quality and extent of all fisheries. Selection of activities for Section involvement is made through individual member initiative.

 

Dave Willis – Distinguished Professor

 

            Dr. Dave Willis was honored at the Spring 2002 Commencement with the title Distinguished Professor. This is a singular honor that few attain; Dave is only the 15th faculty member at SDSU to receive this title.

 

            In order to be considered, one must be nominated. Dave’s successful nomination was facilitated by his long-standing record of excellence in teaching, research, and service.

 

            Here are a few of the accomplishments that led to his selection. American Fisheries Society (AFS) Award of Excellence in Fisheries Education (1997), North Central Division AFS Fisheries Excellence Award (1997), Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research (1995), F.O. Butler Excellence in Teaching Award (1991), and Dakota Chapter AFS Distinguished Professional Service Award (1991).

 

            Dave and his graduate and undergraduate advisees have generated 50 awards, he has coauthored or edited three books, he has advised and mentored more than 30 graduate students, he has generated grants and contracts in excess of $3.5 million, he has more than 121 peer-reviewed publications, he and his students have given more than 193 research presentations at state, regional, national, and international meetings, and he has served in six elected professional offices.

 

            These are just a few highlights of the many accomplishments that resulted in his being recognized as Distinguished Professor. This honor was richly deserved. Dave joins Dr. Les Flake from the Department who was designated Distinguished Professor in 1999.

 

Department Scholarships and Awards (2002)

 

Sioux Falls Izaak Walton League – Katie Herman

Gerald Spawn – Douglas Schultz

Outstanding Senior – Jessica Lee and Bradley Saltsman

Outstanding Junior – Abbie Vander Lugt

Lake Campbell Wildlife Club – Wendy Gronke

Karl E. Mundt – Matthew Ward and Andrew Blau

Great Plains Fishery Workers Association – Steve Wilson

Wildlife M.S. Student of the Year – Joe Smith

Brookings Wildlife Federation – Christian Schultz

Madison Izaak Walton League – David Terrall and Kevin Hoffmann

S.D. Trappers Association – Jon Porter

Gay Simpson Award – Kent Werlin

McCook Lake Izaak Walton League – Kevin Monteith, Mark Norton, Quinton Phelps, and Zachary Olson

Ph.D. Student of the Year (Fredrickson) – Dorothy Fecske

S.D. Conservation Officers Association – Donald Cunningham

Kjellsen Hunting Heritage – Abbie Vander Lugt

Bjorklund – Jessica Lee

Streeter – Emily Hodne

Wilbur Allen Scholarships – Benjamin Burris, Wendy Gronke, Eric Lindstrom, Kevin Monteith, Zachary Olson, Quinton Phelps, Christian Schultz, Christopher Swanson, David Terrall, Matthew Ward, Emily Hodne, Mark Norton, Jon Porter, Douglas Schultz, and Daniel Storm

 

Department Home Page

 

            The Department Home Page (http://wfs.sdstate.edu) is continually revised and improved. The Wildlifer’s Log is now there as will be our annually updated Department History.

 

            If you want to know about faculty, classes, employment, educational philosophy, etc., visit the site.

 

Donations:  November 2001 – October 2002

 

MONEY

 

Neil and Susan Anderson

Anthony Apa

William Balda

Pete and Lisa Bergmann

Robert Best

Michael Brandt

William Brey

Carrol and Janice Calkins

Robert Dahlgren

Carl Dauman

Brian Dirks and Nancy Dietz

James and MeLisa Elijah

Robert Eng

Rebecca Ewing

Clifford Fiscus

Kurt and Lucia Forman

Thomas and Mary Gengerke

Richard and Leslie Hansen

Daniel Hubbard

James and Marjorie Hubert

Warren Jackson

Ancel Johnson

Timothy Kurtz

John Lott

Kerry Lucke

Kent Luttschwager

Paul and Joy Mammenga

Thomas Mc Comish

Stephen Morrow

David Musil

Harry Pawelczyk

Harvey Pietz

John and Patsy Popowski

Morris and Marcene Radack

Andrew Repsys

John Sexton

Brian and Mary Smith

Rollin Sparrowe

Paul Springer

Victor and Kathleen Starostka

Keith Steffenson

Robert and Karen Streeter

William Thorn

Arden Trandahl

Dale and Ann Tribby

Curtis Twedt

Gerald Wickstrom

James and Lynn Wolters

Stephen Zebarth

 

ARTWORK

 

Scott Gangl

Diana and Ronald Glover

Duane Koppmann

Jim Riis

 

Enrollment Update

 

            The Department and the University continue to have an upswing in enrollment. This year SDSU reached its all-time enrollment high with 9,952 students in the fall semester.

 

            Department enrollment was also excellent and continued a three-year upward trend. There is a lot of effort directed at recruitment and retention. Increased numbers are hard to come by as the number of graduating high-school seniors continues to decline in South Dakota. Our numbers for the last five-year period are listed below. If anyone is interested in enrollment numbers for the Department throughout the years, go to the Department History document on our website.

 

               Year

B.S.

M.S.

Ph.D.

2002

203

39

10

2001

177

33

8

2000

152

39

11

1999

132

39

9

1998

153

31

9

 

Fisheries and Wildlife Biometrics

 

            In 2000, we instituted a new course, WL440 Fisheries and Wildlife Biometrics. The course is taught by Dr. Mike Brown.

 

            Student academic preparedness in statistical and computer application led to development of the course, which utilizes fish and wildlife data sets that students must statistically test and evaluate using computer software programs.

 

            It has proven to be a valuable addition to the curriculum. This year we made curriculum changes so that the course can be offered every year, and all undergraduates will be required to take it.

 

            The faculty and students (through exit interviews) had identified this as the weakest area of our students’ academic preparation. The course syllabus can be found at our Department website.

 

Flake Leads Workshop

 

            Dr. Lester Flake led a 4-day Wildlife Diseases Workshop for tribal biologists in June. This was the 8th such Workshop that Les has conducted.

 

Wildlife and fisheries management agencies and natural resource personnel working on tribal lands manage extensive wildlife and fish populations and extensive land area and landscapes. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences and SDSU have been pleased to develop a working relationship with many of these tribal agencies and personnel through workshops cosponsored by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

 

The first Workshop was in 1990. Ken Parr, at that time with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Aberdeen, deserves credit for initiating the idea for this series of Workshops. The latest Workshop was developed in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (Diane Mann-Klager) and the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The Workshop was held on the SDSU campus.

 

Various speakers were invited to assist in an interesting and broad treatment of a variety of wildlife diseases. Approximately 22 participants came from as far away as New Mexico and Washington to participate in the Workshop.

 

Speakers included Dr. Kathryn Converse and Dr. Grace McLaughlin (National Wildlife Health Center), Dr. Jon Jenks (Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, SDSU), Dr. Sam Holland (South Dakota Animal Industry Board), Dr. Dennis Nelson (Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, SDSU), and Dr. Mike Hildreth (Biology/Microbiology, SDSU).

 

Most of the presentations focused on avian and mammalian diseases or on general approaches to disease problems and solutions. Avian cholera, mycoplasmosis, Newcastle disease, trichomoniasis, coccidiosis, and others were included in bird diseases discussed. Some of the mammalian diseases covered included anthrax, rabies, distemper, tularemia, sylvatic plague, epizootic hemorrhagic disease, tuberculosis, lyme disease, hanta virus, and chronic wasting disease (CWD). These diseases featured various causative agents including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and renegade proteins (prions associated with CWD).

 

Chronic wasting disease generated the greatest concern and interest with its apparent spread and the potential to disrupt elk and deer management. Many of the tribal biologists had important experience with wildlife disease problems in their management areas or in previous college classes or professional workshops. Important future contacts were made with the National Wildlife Health Center that can benefit many of the tribal natural resource agencies in their wildlife disease problems.

 

A Workshop on range conditions and wildlife habitat relationships is tentatively planned for June 2003, contingent on funding development.

 

Graduate Research Projects (Completed)

Student’s Name (Degree, Advisor). Project Title.

 

Dubreuil, Robert P. (MS, Jenks). Habitat selection of white-tailed and mule deer in the southern Black Hills, South Dakota.

 

Hawkins, Michael J. (MS, Willis). Use of high pressure liquid chromatography to detect and quantify oxytetracycline marks in walleye otoliths and dorsal spines.

 

Holcomb, Benjamin M. (MS, Chipps). Nutrient inputs, iron availability, and algal biomass in Black Hills watersheds:  implications for reservoir and stream productivity.

 

McKibbin, William L. (MS, Willis). Structure and dynamics of largemouth bass populations in eastern South Dakota glacial lakes and large impoundments.

 

Smith, Vickie J. (MS, Jenks). Mammal distributions and habitat models for South Dakota.

 

Werlin, Kent B. (MS, Hubbard). Development and application of vegetation-based biomonitoring criteria for floodplain wetlands.

 

Wilson, Stephen K. (MS, Willis). Relation of habitat to fish community characteristics in small South Dakota impoundments.

 

Graduate Research Projects (In Progress)

Student’s Name (Degree, Advisor). Project Title.

 

Adams, W.E., Jr. (MS, Willis). Lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) spawning habitat and biology in Rainy Lake, Minnesota and Ontario.

 

Bandas, Sarah J. (MS, Higgins). Turtles of South Dakota:  A preliminary evaluation of their status within the state.

 

Bigalke, Benjamin J. (MS, Jenks). Survival and movements of white-tailed deer and coyotes in southeast Minnesota.

 

Brinkman, Todd J. (MS, Jenks). Movement and mortality of white-tailed deer in southwest Minnesota.

 

Burris, Benjamin M. (MS, Jenks). Seasonal movements of white-tailed deer in eastern South Dakota relative to traditional ranges and management unit boundaries.

 

Cooper, Thomas R. (PhD, Higgins). Relationships among land use, habitat protection and avian presence in the Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District.

 

Davis, Blake A. (MS, Chipps). Quantifying tropic relationships for Lake Oahe walleyes using diet and stable isotope analysis.

 

Dawn, Deanna M. (PhD, Jenks). Evaluation of survival, dispersal, and density of mountain lions in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

 

DeBates, Timothy J. (MS, Willis). Predator-prey dynamics of fish communities in two Nebraska Sandhill lakes.

 

Duehr, Jeremy P. (MS, Berry). Survey of the fishes and habitat of western South Dakota streams.

 

Fecske, Dorothy M. (PhD, Jenks). Development of indices for monitoring trends in American marten and mountain lion populations in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

 

Freeling, Steven E. (MS, Berry). Accuracy assessment of the Aquatic GAP fish distribution model and macroinvertebrate species richness and abundance in the upper Missouri River watershed.

 

Graeb, Brian D. (PhD, Willis). Sauger population ecology in three Missouri River mainstem reservoirs.

 

Harland, Brandon C. (MS, Berry). Survey of the fishes and habitat of western South Dakota streams.

 

Hart, Thomas W. (MS, Brown). Maintenance/supplemental stocking success of largemouth bass fingerlings in South Dakota small impoundments.

 

Haugerud, Neil J. (MS, Chipps). Invertebrate community structure of seasonal floodplain wetlands of the Upper Missouri River.

 

Hoagstrom, Christopher W. (PhD, Berry). South Dakota river fish inventory and habitat analyses.

 

Isermann, Daniel A. (PhD, Willis). Yellow perch recruitment and management in South Dakota waters.

 

Jacques, Christopher N. (PhD, Jenks). Evaluation of aerial transect surveys and movements of pronghorn in western South Dakota.

 

Lajoie, Isabelle L. (MS, Jenks). Effects of habitat and movement on population ecology of white-tailed deer in mixed agriculture and forest habitats of southern Minnesota.

 

Leathers, Ronald J. (MS, Hubbard). Relative invertebrate availability in CRP-MAP fields in eastern Nebraska.

 

Lehman, Chadwick P. (PhD, Flake). Ecology of Merriam’s wild turkeys in the Southern Black Hills, South Dakota.

 

Lewis, Amy R. (PhD, Higgins). Nongame bird abundance in sagebrush habitats in western North and South Dakota.

 

Linke, Lisa O. (MS, Hubbard). Attitudes and intended behaviors towards fishing and hunting regulations:  compliance/noncompliance issues.

 

Mangan, Matthew T. (MS, Brown). Yellow perch production and harvest strategies for semi-permanent wetlands in eastern South Dakota.

 

Miller, Mary C. (MS, Flake). Relationship of habitat characteristics to wetland bird abundance on prairie wetlands on the Ordway Prairie.

 

Mockler, Rachel M. (MS, Higgins). To evaluate lesser scaup presence and use of wetlands in eastern South Dakota according to wetland classification.

 

Morey, Nathan M. (MS, Berry). Growth and mortality of several lotic fish species with reference to biotic and abiotic factors in South Dakota streams.

 

Morlock, Matthew W. (MS, Hubbard). Floral and faunal characteristics of created wetlands:  a pre- and post-development comparison.

 

Parke, Robbie W. (MS, Jenks). Food habits of coyote and red fox in western South Dakota.

 

Powell, Jennifer L. (MS, Brown). Limitations affecting panfish quality in multi-species communities.

 

Powell, Kipp A. (MS, Chipps). Factors associated with juvenile fish abundance in seasonally connected backwaters of the upper Missouri River.

 

Reindl, Sara A. (MS, Higgins). Evaluation of methods to detect black-footed ferret presence in prairie dog colony sites.

 

Rieger, Bryan A. (MS, Jenks/Higgins). Demographics and characteristics of wetlands in western South Dakota.

 

Rohlfing, Mark B. (MS, Hubbard). Avian nesting density and success of cool- vs. warm-season grass plantings in eastern South Dakota.

 

Salo, Eric D. (MS, Higgins). The influence of grazing systems and grazing intensity on nongame birds in North Dakota grasslands.

 

Schilowsky, Rebecca D. (MS, Flake). Survival and habitat use of breeding hen pheasants in eastern South Dakota.

 

Schmitz, Lowell E. (PhD, Jenks). Variation in growth characteristics of white-tailed deer fawns relative to survival.

 

Schuler, Krysten L. (PhD, Jenks). Monitoring for chronic wasting disease:  deer movements, density, and potential transmission at Wind Cave National Park.

 

Selch, Trevor M. (MS, Chipps). Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) foraging activity as influenced by prey morphology, size, and behavior:  a new measure of optional foraging using pre-capture events.

 

Sievers, Jaret D. (MS, Jenks). Factors Affecting A Declining Pronghorn Population In Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota.

 

Smith, Joe T. (MS, Flake). Sage grouse on the edge of their range:  leks and surrounding landscapes in the Dakotas.

 

Stukel, Sampson M. (MS, Brown). Assessing the sustainability of fish communities in glacial lakes:  habitat inventories and relationships between lake attributes and fish communities.

 

Swanson, Christopher C. (MS, Jenks). Landscape-level patterns of association and survival of white-tailed deer in southern Minnesota.

 

Sylvester, Ryan M. (MS, Berry). Accuracy assessment of the Upper Missouri River Basin Aquatic GAP fish distribution models.

 

Thompson, Daniel J. (MS, Flake). Roosting behavior and poult survival of Merriam’s wild turkeys in the southern Black Hills, South Dakota.

 

Wanner, Greg A. (MS, Willis). Juvenile pallid sturgeon and shovelnose sturgeon sampling and ecology in the Missouri River below Fort Randall Dam.

 

Ward, Matthew C. (MS, Willis). Evaluation of walleye to suppress fathead minnow populations in type-V Minnesota wetlands.

 

Weimer, Eric J. (MS, Brown). Seasonal habitat selection, movement, and susceptibility to exploitation of large bluegill in a South Dakota glacial lake.

 

Zimmerman, Teresa J. (MS, Jenks). Nutrition, disease, and parasites of deer populations in the southern Black Hills, South Dakota.

 

Zweifel, Richard D. (PhD, Brown). Factors regulating walleye early survival and year class formation in eastern South Dakota glacial lakes. 

 

Hallway Beautification Completed

 

            One of the goals when we moved into the Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory in 1993 was to make our space in the building take on a decidedly wildlife-fisheries atmosphere. This was done to demonstrate to faculty, students, and visitors what we in the Department are about and to add identity to our space.

 

            With the help of many of you and to others such as South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, the South Dakota Wildlife Federation, Pheasants Forever, and Ducks Unlimited, we have completed the task.

 

            More than 150 limited art prints now grace our hallways and office. No major space is left uncovered. While we have room for a few additional contributions, the project is considered to be successfully completed.

 

            We receive constant compliments on the artwork. It is not uncommon to see visitors and others slowly winding their ways down our hallways viewing the collection. Thanks to all of you who contributed.

 

Jenks Elected

 

            Dr. Jon Jenks was recently elected President-Elect of the North Dakota Natural Science Society. He will become President in the summer of 2003.

 

            The Society ranges far beyond North Dakota. The Prairie Naturalist, which many biologists in the region receive, is published by the Society.

 

            Jon is the first President not to be a North Dakotan. He will preside at the Society’s annual meeting and will also have other duties in his capacity as President.

 

Les Flake to Retire

 

            Dr. Lester Flake has set August 31, 2003, as his retirement date. Les has been on the faculty since 1972 and is a Distinguished Professor. His 31 years in the Department is the longest duration for any member of the Department faculty.

 

            He does not plan to stop his professional activities and has many future plans. An in-depth look at Les’ career will be provided in next year’s Wildlifer’s Log.

 

            We are currently in the early stages of trying to fill his spot on the faculty. Les will be difficult to replace.

 

Lloyd Fredrickson Memorial Scholarship

 

            Elsewhere in the Log is an article concerning the death of long-time Department Groundskeeper Lloyd Fredrickson. A memorial scholarship has been initiated in his memory.

 

            The scholarship is an “acorn endowment” with a goal of a minimum of $10,000. It has been established to provide a scholarship in Wildlife Graduate Studies. The first $500 scholarship was presented at this year’s (2002) Buffalo Banquet to Dorothy Fecske, Ph.D. student in the Department.

 

            Lloyd’s interest in the Department and his love of wildlife and fisheries resources was the impetus for providing the scholarship. The scholarship is a result of donations from Lloyd’s children, Lynne Partelow (daughter) and her husband George, Alexis Regier (daughter) and her husband Joe, Jan Fredrickson (daughter), and Charles Fredrickson (son).

 

            Many future students will benefit from this award and Lloyd will be memorialized by its presence.

 

Lloyd Fredrickson Passes Away

 

            Lloyd Fredrickson, a valued employee and friend, passed away this fall (September 26). Lloyd had been our Groundskeeper at the Wildlife Farm and Wetlab since 1984. He started working for the Department after his retirement.

 

            Many faculty, undergraduate, and graduate students interacted with Lloyd over the years. There was no one with whom Lloyd could not get along.

 

He was born in Bryant, South Dakota, on February 2, 1918. He passed away at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls. He served from 1942 to 1945 in the Philippines and Pacific Campaigns during WWII.

           

            Lloyd was married to Alice Kothe in 1947 in Bryant. He is survived by his wife, three daughters (Lynne Partelow, Alexis Regier, and Jan Fredrickson) and son Charles Fredrickson. He is buried in Bryant.

 

Lost Alumni

 

Kenneth Anderson

Bernard Brich

Joni Brunkow

James A. Buchweitz

Durand R. Cook

John D. Curry

Ronald S Davis

Vernon D. Delzer

Xiang Ding

Donald G. Disbro

Frederick J. Dufault

Thomas P. Felix

Donald O. Floden

Richard L. Fristik

Jose Bernardo Garza

George L. Geis

Ivan J. Graumann

Martin W. Gray

Anthony Grossman

Robert Hagen

Richard P. Halvorson

Gerald E. Herting

David Hesnard

William H. Higgins

Norman R. Hines

David I. Hoff

Dale Hogen

Paul J. Huls

Anthony E. Hunhoff

Ernest W. Jahnke

Joan Jirak

Hilding I. Johansson

Dean R. Johnson

Judith A. Johnson

Donald F. Klebert

Robert W. Kohrt

Joseph J. Kraayenbrink

John B. Kraft

Jeremiah J. Kranz

Gordon Lofquist

Henry M. Luschen

Philip J. Martens

Colin Mc Donald

Robert J. McDonald

Linda S. Meidl

Norman C. Messenger

David Meyer

Linda J. Meyers

Monty E. Montagne

Seteng Motalaote

James M. Murphy

Fred W. Olsen

Kenneth Ortman

Olapade R. Oyegunwa

Kyle D. Potter

Lisa J. Evans

Michael V. Rossi

Steven K. Rust

Bruce R. Schmidt

Calvin W. Schoon

Will E. Schultz

Norman O. Scobey

David J. Shelbourn

James G. Smith

Michael F. Sorensen

Kent M. Sorenson

Robert A. Spicer

John F. Stilley

James D. Swanson

William L. Taylor

Larry A. Thompson

Ivan R. Tolley

Bruce W. Warner

Larry D. Whirledge