The South Dakota Hall of Fame extends our condolences to the family and friends of 1996 Inductee and former Board Chair, Louis Sebert, who passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 27th, 2025.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame extends our condolences to the family and friends of 1989 Inductee Paul Christen, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of 2019 Inductee Reuben Bareis, who passed away on April 30, 2024.
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Hugh Ingalls (1929-2025) a 2024 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, and his wife Eleanor Ingalls (1930-2025), both passed away in February 2025, just 8 days apart.
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Craig Lloyd (1948-2025), a 2015 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
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Watch the Class of 2024 Inductees give their acceptance speeches during the 2024 Honors Ceremony and 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend.
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We are excited to once again participate in this year’s Day of Giving, hosted by South Dakota Gives on December 3.
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As we continue to foster a culture of excellence, we’ve seen time and again how community engagement transforms lives.
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Former three-term U.S. Senator and five-term U.S. Representative Tim Johnson passed away Tuesday, October 8 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 77.
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what does it mean to nominate a champion of South Dakota? What does it look like to champion a culture of excellence?
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John Barlow, a 2016 Inductee of the South Dakota Hall of Fame passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Rapid City.
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The Class of 2024 Honors Ceremony was an unforgettable celebration, marking both the induction of 10 remarkable individuals and the 50th Anniversary of our organization.
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The passing of 2018 Inductee Raymond Peterson, known as “Mr. South Dakota,” was announced on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
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1994 Inductee Lyle E. Schroeder of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Ava’s Hospice House, with his family by his side. Lyle was 89.
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Inductees of the South Dakota Hall of Fame come from all walks of life and have made an indelible mark on the state.
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Every year as we usher in 10 new Inductees into the South Dakota Hall of Fame, we also take a look back and celebrate Inductees of the past at our Inductee Anniversary Reunion.
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Class of 2004 Inductee, David A. Geisler, “Your friend by the side of the road” of Murdo passed away May 17, 2024.
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We are about to kick off a season of excellence at the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Read more about upcoming events held at the South Dakota Hall of Fame.
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Class of 2022 Inductee Dr. Paul F. Gnirk (1937–2024) passed away peacefully with family by his side on Jan. 29, 2024.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame invites the public to nominate a champion of South Dakota who has made an impact in their community, state, and beyond to be included in the pool of candidates being considered for the Class of 2024.
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