Hall of Fame – South Dakota Auctioneers Association

South Dakota Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame

2024 Hall of Fame

2024 Hall of Fame Inductee Lenny Burlage and wife Karen

Front: 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee Lenny Burlage and wife Karon Burlage from Elkton SD with family and co-workers

Back: 2022 Justin Dean, Artesian SD; 2023 Randy Owen, Watertown;
2016 Terry Haiar, Alexandria SD; 2021 Val Jark, Aberdeen SD;
2015 Wayne Bessman, Wentworth SD; 2017 Tom Souvignier, Canton SD;
Front: 2016 Marlin Fjelland, Clark SD; 2007 Darwin Fox, DeSmet SD;
2012 Chuck Sutton Flandreau SD; and 2024 Lenny Burlage, Elkton SD

2023 Hall of Fame

2023 SDAA Hall of Fame Inductee Randy Owen and his wife Chris Watertown SD

2023 Inductee to SDAA Hall of Fame Randy Owen, Watertown SD receiving his award from Hall of Fame member Chuck Sutton, Flandreau SD

Front L to R: Hall of Fame Randy Owen and wife Chris of Watertown SD
Back L to R: family members Paul & Amy Sheehan, Zeynep Karen & Ertugrul Tuzcu, Kathryn & Paul Macek

Hall of Fame members present: Back L to R: Justin Dean, Artesian, SD, Val Jark, Aberdeen SD, Terry Haiar, Alexandria SD, Wayne Bessman, Madison SD, Front L to R: Tom Souvignier, Canton SD, Randy Owen, Watertown SD, Marlin Fjelland, Clark SD, Chuck Sutton, Flandreau SD

2022 Hall of Fame

Lori & Justin Dean with their Recognition Award and Justin’s Hall of Fame Award

Lori & Justin Dean and their daughter’s and families. L to R: Beckett, Heath & Shanda, Maggie Feistner; Darrell & Judy Olson (Lori’s parents); Lori Dean & Justin Dean – 2022 SDAA Hall of Fame Inductee; Marion & Deanna Dean (Justin’s parents); Kelbi & Austin Messmer

Lori & Justin Dean of Artesian SD had their family all present for the ceremony

2021 Hall of Fame

Back Row,: Anthony Husher, Mallory Jark-Husher, Molly Kueter, Derek Jark Front Row: Nancy Jark, Val Jark

Back Row: Nancy Jark Krumm, Tonya Jark, Bernie Jark, Mallory Jark-Husher, Anthony Husher, Molly Kueter, Derek Jark, Barry Jark, Kathy Jark Lehr, Dave Lehr Front Row: Kathie Vitense, Nancy Jark, Val Jark New Inductee, Bonnie Jark (Spouse of Hall of Fame Ken Jark)

2020 Hall of Fame

2020 Hall of Fame — Front L To R: Robin Carlson, Erin Dourk, Hall of Fame Inductee Don Bourk, Vona Johnson
Back L to R: Larry Carlson & Steve Johnson

2020 Hall of Fame Member

2020 Hall of Fame Member — Hall of Fame member Marlin Fjelland and 2020 Hall of Fame Don Bourk

2019 Inductee Jeff Goeman with wife Sally of Lennox SD and Family

Jeff and Sally Goeman 2019 Hall of Fame — 2019 Inductee Jeff Goeman with wife Sally of Lennox SD and Family

2019 Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Members in attendance: Back L To R: Wayne Bessman Madison SD, Terry Haiar Alexandria SD, Dan Clark Winner SD, Jud Seaman Rapid City SD, Tom Souvignier Canton SD
Front L to R: Chuck Sutton Flandreau, SD, 2019 Jeff Goeman Lennox SD, Don Sweeter Worthing SD, Marlin Fjelland Clark SD

2018 Hall of Fame

2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Richard Wieman & Louise (Center) with Family

2017 Hall of Fame

2017 SDAA Hall of Fame inductee Tom Souvignier and family.

2017 SDAA Hall of Fame inductee Judson Seaman and family.

2016 Hall of Fame

6-hall-of-fame-haiar-family — 2016 SDAA Hall of Fame inductee Terry Haiar and family.

7-fjelland-family-hall-of-fame — 2016 SDAA Hall of Fame inductee Marlin Fjelland and family.

2015 Hall of Fame

2015 Hall of Fame inductee Dan Clark (Center front) & Wife Cindy with friends and family — 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Dan Clark (Center front) & Wife Cindy with friends and family.

2015 SDAA Hall of Fame Inductee Wayne Bessman (Center) & Wife Dawn and Family — 2015 SDAA Hall of Fame Inductee Wayne Bessman (Center) & Wife Dawn and Family.

2014 Hall of Fame

Chuck Sutton Flandreau SD presenting — Chuck Sutton Flandreau SD presenting
Richard Penrod of Gettysburg, SD his Hall of Fame Plaque.

New inductee to the SDAA Hall of Fame Richard Penrod Gettysburg SD (Center) and wife Joy (Right) and Family — New inductee to the SDAA Hall of Fame Richard Penrod Gettysburg SD (Center) and wife Joy (Right) and Family.

2013 Hall of Fame

Shown second from left 2013 SDAA Hall of Famer Rich Krogstad Spearfish and — Shown second from left 2013 SDAA Hall of Famer Rich Krogstad Spearfish and His wife Char (second from the right, front) with their family.

2012 Hall of Fame

Gary Wieman's Induction to the Hall of Fame pictured with his family. — Gary Wieman’s Induction to the Hall of Fame pictured with his family.

Chuck Sutton' Induction to the Hall of Fame pictured with his family. — Chuck Sutton’ Induction to the Hall of Fame pictured with his family.

2011 Hall of Fame

Sharing Marvin Girard's Induction into the SDAA Hall of Fame is his family — Sharing Marvin Girard’s Induction into the SDAA Hall of Fame is his family.

Mel Larson Inductee to the SDAA Hall of Fame . Mel is pictured with his family — Mel Larson Inductee to the SDAA Hall of Fame . Mel is pictured with his family.

2010 Hall of Fame

Newly elected to The South Dakota Hall of Fame Bob Penfield and His Family — Newly elected to The South Dakota Hall of Fame Bob Penfield and His Family. Bob is from Bowman ND.

Accepting the Hall of Fame award in Memory of Sam Eslinger is his brother Jack (Sharon) Eslinger New Castle Wy. — Accepting the Hall of Fame award in Memory of Sam Eslinger is his brother Jack (Sharon) Eslinger New Castle WY. Pictured is Jerry Casteel & Mel Larson.

2009 Hall of Fame

The family of John Owen, Watertown, was on hand to celebrate John's induction into the South Dakota Auctioneers Hall of Fame. Holding the plaque is John with his wife, Beverly at left. — The family of John Owen, Watertown, was on hand to celebrate John’s induction into the South Dakota Auctioneers Hall of Fame. Holding the plaque is John with his wife, Beverly at left.

The family of the late Jack Sluiter gathered to honor Jack's induction into the South Dakota Auctioneers Hall of Fame. — The family of the late Jack Sluiter gathered to honor Jack’s induction into the South Dakota Auctioneers Hall of Fame.

The family of the late Gilbert Wagner, Reliance, accepted the plaque to honor Gilbert's induction into the South Dakota Auctioneers Hall of Fame. Gilbert's children, Mark and Kathleen are shown holding the plaque. — The family of the late Gilbert Wagner, Reliance, accepted the plaque to honor Gilbert’s induction into the South Dakota Auctioneers Hall of Fame. Gilbert’s children, Mark and Kathleen are shown holding the plaque.

2008 Hall of Fame

From left to right: Robert Peterson, Brookings, was inducted into the — From left to right: Robert Peterson, Brookings, was inducted into the South Dakota Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame this past June.
Three generations of Petersons, all auctioneers, were on hand for the ceremony and included son Jim Peterson, center, and grandson, Scott Peterson, right, both from Brookings.

2007 Hall of Fame

From left to right: John Fox and his wife, Jean and Clara Mae Fox with husband, Darwin, — From left to right: John Fox and his wife, Jean and Clara Mae Fox with husband, Darwin, enjoy the evening’s activities that saw John and Darwin inducted into the South Dakota Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame.

2006 Hall of Fame

The family of the late Warren Bessman, Madison, accepts the 2006 Hall of Fame plaque for — The family of the late Warren Bessman, Madison, accepts the 2006 Hall of Fame plaque for Warren’s induction in the South Dakota Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame. A portrait of Warren sits in the middle of his family members.

The family and friends of Vernell Qualm, Platte, join him as he is presented with a plaque in honor of — The family and friends of Vernell Qualm, Platte, join him as he is presented with a plaque in honor of
his induction into the 2006 South Dakota Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame.

As one of the 2006 Hall of Fame inductees, Vernell Qualm, Platte, — As one of the 2006 Hall of Fame inductees, Vernell Qualm, Platte, says a few words of thanks to his family, friends and fellow auctioneers.

2005 Hall of Fame

Recipients of the 2005 South Dakota Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame — Recipients of the 2005 South Dakota Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame awards are, left to right: Tom Souvignier, accepting on behalf of his late father, Gaylon Souvignier, Canton; Ken Jark, Aberdeen and Earl Wieman, Marion.

2004 Hall of Fame

Recipients of the 2004 South Dakota Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame — Recipients of the 2004 South Dakota Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame awards are, left to right: Don Sweeter, Worthing, SD; Charles Fischer, Long Lake, SD; and accepting on behalf of the late Jack Churchill, Hermosa, SD, is Fred McFarland.