Candice Rainelle (Candy) Breed, 72, Ozark, MO. Was a nurse. Married Roger Breed in Nebraska in 1976. In 1978, the couple moved to Madrid. In 2014, they moved to Arizona. Survivors include her husband, a daughter and a step-son. Services in Madrid.
Connie Lee Linn, 80.
The Kornerman's 30-year boss has passed.
Bernie Saggau, just a few days shy of his 97th birthday, died in Sarasota, Florida, May 10, 2025.
The Saggau family came to Boone in the early 1960's when Bernie accepted a job offer from Executive Secretary Lyle T. Quinn to join the staff of the Iowa Boys High School Athletic Association. Initially named an Assistant to the Executive Secretary on October 14, 1963, he was promoted to Executive Secretary on September 9, 1967. Mr. Quinn had passed away on July 30 of 1967.
When the Saggau's came to Boone, I was in the midst of a 25-year hobby of coaching Boone Little League and Babe Ruth League baseball teams. In 1962, I managed a Ruth All-Star team that won State and Regional championships and was one of just eight Ruth teams in the world to compete in the Ruth World Series in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
In addition, Bernie's oldest son, Jeff, was a member of one of my Babe Ruth teams. Bernie also quickly became aware of the high school sports broadcasting I did on KWBG radio and the stories on high school athletic events I authored for the Boone News Republican.
I believe Bernie was impressed by this devotion I had for youth sports activities and the fact that I had both radio and newspaper work backgrounds. The result was an invitation to join the IHSAA staff. On April 19, 1971, I joined the IHSAA staff as the Association "voice" and spokesperson, as well as guiding the Association's large printing operation. That relationship continued for 30 years until my retirement in 2000.
I'll never forget, "Mo, I'd like to have you join our IHSAA staff and the starting yearly salary will be $11.000," he said. In that time period, believe me, that much money was "way out of reach" for small town radio announcers and newspaper sports editors.
HOWEVER, the truth is that his offer was one of the few Bernie Saggau mistakes I ever witnessed. Had he said, "Mo, I'd like to have you join our IHSAA staff but I can't offer you any salary," Believe me, I would have jumped for joy and accepted anyway. I never mentioned that to him, that he had made an $11.000 mistake in hiring me and then, even paying me as well.
Being an ultimate sports fan, plus a staunch admirer and supporter of the work of the IHSAA, plus the fact this prestigious organization was an integral part of my home town made his offer an immediate "no brainer." That tremendous bump in pay was an unexpected bonus.
The opportunity I had to join the IHSAA was the first of many such "gifts" that Bernie Saggau accorded me and my family. I'm sure it was his close connection with National Federation leaders that provided me with the chance, in the 1980's, to become the Master of Ceremonies for the National Sports Hall of Fame ceremonies held at various U.S. locations each July.
It gave me an opportunity to hob-not with and induct some of the nation's greatest athletes of that 1970's/80's era into that Hall of Fame.....John Wooden, Tom Landry, Arnold Palmer, Bart Starr, Paul Hornung....and many others. Yes, I was star struck.
I apparently did a decent job as I was invited to repeat as M.C. seven consecutive additional years.
The last time I talked with Bernie was four or five weeks before his passing. He called me and we had a good conversation and, of course, I showered him with "thank you's" again for all the wonderful opportunities he had provided me and my family.......whether earned or not.
He's gone now but the wonderful memories and gratitude will remain forever so, one last time,"Many thanks Boss."
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Extra IHSAA news of local interest: The Iowa Boys High School Athletic Association was formed December 28, 1904. A Boone native, Lyle T. Quinn, BHS-25. joined the association as Assistant Secretary February 24, 1940, and then was appointed Manager of the Association March 11, 1941. In November of 1941, he became the permanent Executive Secretary of the IHSAA.
Originally, the Association office and small staff were in Des Moines but it is reported that Mr. Quinn, who lived in Boone, was tired of the daily drive to Des Moines so he moved the entire office to
Boone on January 29, 1944.
In Boone, the Association occupied the building at the northeast corner of Eighth and Keeler streets. Currently that building houses the Doran Law Firm. In 1975, the Association build the building on South Story Street which still serves as the home base for the organization.
The 2025 IHSAA staff is comprised of Executive Director Tom Keating, four Assistant Directors, six office and administrative staff members and three other department directors (communications, finance and office).
The Iowa High School Association is also located in the South Story facility. It performs the same duties for Iowa High School Music students as the IHSAA provides for boys athletic participants. Thad Driskell is the Director of the Music Association.
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Bernie Saggau, 96, Sarasota, Fl., May 10. Would have been 97, May 18. Born in Denison. DHS. Buena Vista. The Saggau family moved to Boone when Bernie joined the staff of the Iowa Boys High School Athletic Association in 1963. He succeeded Lyle T. Quinn as the Executive Director in 1967, serving in that position for 38 years until retirement in 2005. He married BV classmate Lois Nadine Kretzinger of Coon Rapids in 1952 and she passed in Des Moines, November 10, 2008, at age 78. In 2010, Bernie married a high school friend, Janet M. Green Wesselman, Janet passed at age 91, July 20, 2022. Bernie shaped high school athletics in Iowa and nationally, consistently promoting the values of family, faith and hard work, with a constant goal of uplifting the youth of Iowa. He dedicated countless evenings to speaking engagements, sharing his wisdom and inspiring audiences at rules meetings, commencements, sports banquets, corporate events, and church gatherings. Survivors include his daughter, Rebecca, BHS-73, son, Dr. David, BHS-77, and a sister, Norma Jean. Tragicially, son, Jeff, BHS-71, was killed in an auto mishap. He died January 31, 1976, at age 23. A COL of Bernie's life will be held June 20, 2025, in West Des Moines.
Bernie Saggau, 97. Former Boone resident. Former Executive Director of the Iowa Boys High School Athletic Association. Services planned for June in Des Moines.
Kern L. Marlow, 73, Ogden. OHS-69. Air Force vet. Married Kristine Stockman in 1986 and they lived in Ogden. A skilled carpenter and mechanic, Kern spent countless hours teaching his kids and grandkids how to swing a hammer, measure twice and cut once and how to get grease on your hands. Kern was a member of the American Legion Post #55 and enjoyed traveling with his family. Survivors include his wife, Kristine, two daughters, two sisters and his mother-in-law, Evelyn Stockman. Services in Ogden.
Agnes Louise "Lou" Baier (Madison). Coralville. Survivors include her husband, Leo, three children and an adopted sister, Cathy Williams, of Boone. Services in Iowa City.
Robert Gowing Clymer, 75, Goodyear, AZ. BHS-68. Survivors include his wife, Betty, three children, a brother, John PHD, BHS-60, and a sister, Carol Jo Meyers-Walker, BHS-63. Internment in Peru, Indiana.
Larry Gene Miller, 85, Ogden. Born in Perry. Raised on a farm southwest of Woodward near Lake Robbins. Woodward HS-58. Married Billie J. Chapman and helped raise her two children. For 36 years, he was married to Dorothy M. Oeffner until her death in 2022. Larry enjoyed farm life and farmed with his dad and brother, Denny. His dad died early and Larry, at age 13, and Denny, at age 11, took over the farm together. Larry continued farming in Dallas and later,Warren County until 1978. He then purchased Hoffman Oil Company in Ogden and operated that until selling it to Quick Oil in the late 1990's. He enjoyed restoring classic Farmall tractors and equipment, Red Power Magazine, gardening, classic cars, pet cats and in his youth, fast cars. Two sons, two daughters and his brother survive. No services with burial at Woodward Cemetery.
Thomas Gene Taylor, 50. Born in Boone to parents Michael and Lynda Murray Taylor. No services are planned at this time.
John Leslie Casey, 77, Ponca City, OK. Born in Boone. BHS-66. Worked at Archway Cookies transportation department, working alongside his beloved uncles, Don and Dwain Wilcox. Marine vet. Attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, earning certificates in aviation technologies he had mastered in the Marines. Joined Conoco as an airborne equipment specialist. Was passionate about politics and was well known for his lively banter. Survivors include his siblings, Edward and James Casey, Joellen Wells and Christopher Capps, a niece, Aimee Hanna, a nephew, Eric Doxsee, of Boone and a step-son. Services in Oklahoma.
Mary Jean Campbell Carlson, 97, Ogden/Westhaven. Born in Jasper County. Laurel HS-46. Married Clarence L. Carlson in Ogden in 1951. Attended Thompson Beauty School in Des Moines while working part-time at the Younkers Tea Room. She and a beauty school friend opened a shop in Ogden and then Mary Jean opened her own shop, the Futuristic Beauty Salon, in her home. At retirement, she worked in home health aid, was a school lunch room attendant and an Ogden girls basketball chaperone. She supported her church financially and enjoyed following her grandchildren's activities. Survivors include three sons, Ron of Boone and both Bruce and Jon of Ogden, as well as a daughter, Sue, of Ogden. Services in Ogden.
Stanley Richard Venard, 92, Waukee. Survivors include his wife, three children and several grandchildren including Nathan (Katy) Venard of Ogden.
Bruce Fairchild, 68, Boone. Grew up in Boone. BHS-75. Worked several years at Gates Rubber and then, as a welder at Mid-States Steel. He enjoyed the outside and muscle cars. Loved riding his Harley and working on all types of vehicles. Enjoyed playing the guitar and music in general. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer (Brian) Glauner, his fiance' Rita Clemons, and three step-children.
A VERY, VERY LATE REPORT: Donald Richard Sellers, 89, Tacoma, Washington, Retired Lt. Colonel of the U.S. Air Force passed away February 3, 2024. Born in Indiana, he was a classmate of the Kornerman, BHS-53. Joined the Iowa National Guard, serving four years before joining the U.S. Army for two years. Earned a degree in physics from Iowa State and after graduation, joined the U.S.Air Force as a Lieutenant. A marriage in 1966 ended in divorce 22 years later. Don served his country with a tour in Thailand during VietNam. Also during his Air Force career he supervised mission planning for Apollo missions was a Range Control officer and commanded the largest squadron in the Air Force, an aircraft maintenance division with over a thousand personnel at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. He retired in 1983 and the family moved to Tacoma. He enjoyed music, theatre and movies, was an avid reader and author and had a second marriage, 1993-2003. His last 14 years were spent with his sweetheart in Fircrest, Washington. Three daughters survive, as do two sisters, Norma, BHS-66 and Janet, BHS-69, and three brothers, Leslie, BHS-59, Kenny, BHS-62, and Larry. Services were held in Tacoma.
Mary Maurice James Fosse, 79, Story City. Was an RN and worked at the Boone County Hospital as well as at other central Iowa medical facilities.
Barbara Ann Madson Soregaroli, 83. Born in Story City. Survivors include three children and four siblings, including Larry (Connie) Madson of Boone.
Douglas F. Laughlin, 65, West Des Moines. Born in Missouri. Grew up in Mission, Kansas. Met the love of his life, Sharon, in Iowa. Dedicated 34 of his years to Patterson Logistics in Boone. Doug had a deep passion for golfing, fishing and the KC Chiefs. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, two sisters, two brothers and two step children. Services in West Des Moines.
LeAnn Rae Seibert Olson, 87, Boone. Born in Fort Dodge. Boxholm HS-56. Married Robert Olson in Boxholm in 1957. Worked at Quinn Machinery for over 30 years. After retirement, she worked for Montag Chiropractic. Survivors include two sons, Tim and Mike Olson, both of Boone, a brother and several area grandchildren, including Jada Olson of Ogden and Aaron Olson of Boone. Services in Boone.
LATE REPORT: Thomas Craig "Sam" Samuelson, 74, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away March 7, 2025. Born in Boone. United Community HS-69. DMACC and then was a forestry major at ISU. After growing up on a Boone County farm, enjoying the animals and country life, he moved to Lake Geneva where he lived the rest of his life. In downtown Lake Geneva, he owned "fat cats" for several years. He enjoyed scuba diving and had a private underwater rescue service. He enjoyed skiing, playing golf and taking flying lessons which resulted in a solo flight. Survivors include a sister, a nephew and an aunt, all out-of-state residents. A graveside service will be held at Linwood.
