Welcome to the
South Dakota Auctioneers Association
Hall of Fame!
2012 Hall of Fame

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.
2011 Hall of Fame
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
2010 Hall of Fame
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.
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 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.
2008 Hall of Fame
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.
The family of the late Curtis Price of Madison,
accepts the
South Dakota Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame plaque
following Curtis' induction into the group. Curtis'
widow, Beverly, holds the plaque.
The family of the late Willis Hanson from Mound
City, was on hand for Willis' induction into
the South Dakota Auctioneer's Association Hall of Fame.
Holding the plaque is Willis' widow, Ruby Hanson.
2007 Hall of Fame
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
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
his induction into the 2006 South Dakota Auctioneers
Association Hall of Fame.
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
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
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.
When seeking the services of an
auctioneer, we hope you will use this guide to select
one.
Every auctioneer listed herein is
pledged to ethical responsibility to the buyer, the
seller, and the public.
All of these auctioneers are
members in good standing of the
South Dakota Auctioneers
Association.
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