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OTTO AND BERNICE FAUTH Otto H. Fauth was born August 27, 1922, on the Henry Fauth homestead to Henry and Albina (Meidinger) Fauth. His father was born in Odessa, South Russia. Grandpa Fauth came to the United States at the age of nine months. He was born December 11, 1894, and passed away February 5, 1965. Otto Fauth had three sisters; Mrs. Ella (Phillip) Oster, Eureka; Mrs. Lenora (Ruben) Raile, Eureka; and Mrs. Alma (Arnold) Heuple, Aberdeen, South Dakota. His mother, Mrs. Albina Fauth resides in Eureka. Otto attended rural school to the eighth grade. He was a farmer with a deep love and respect for horses. He was a member of the Dakota Rangers Saddle Club since its beginning, and in 1979 was declared an Honorary Member. He married Bernice L. Hoffman on April 13, 1947. She was the daughter of Edward and Rosa (Thurn) Hoffman. She was born April 26, 1927, on the Edward Hoffman farm. She attended rural school, and she had one brother, Leroy G. Hoffman. He was an internationally known opera singer and rancher. He passed away November 26, 1980. Her parents are retired at Rural Route Three, Eureka, South Dakota. Bernice was a church choir member, she was involved in church activities and a member of the American Cancer Society. Otto and Bernice had five children. Mrs. Janet M. (Vernon) Bitz, Aberdeen, South Dakota. Mrs. Katheryn R. (Greg) Oswald, Jacksonville, Florida. Sandra M. Fauth, Denver, Colorado. Lu Ann A. (Terry) Kealy, St. Louis, Missouri. Wade O. Fauth, currently with the Peace Corps in Honduras. They have two grandchildren. Otto Fauth passed away August 24, 1984. Bernice Fauth passed away September 26, 1982.
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