of the Sheep Friends Lost since our 2024 Sale
Bob Johnson _____________________ Portion from Obituary:
Ed Niemeir _____________________ Portion from Obituary:
Bob had worked as a field agent for the USDA for 35 years before working as an agricultural loan ana - lyst for Southern Missouri Bank until fully retiring in 2016. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict stationed in Vilseck, West Germany. Bob was a member of the Marshfield United Methodist Church where he
Farming was not only Ed’s occupation but his lifelong passion. He dedicated long days to his crops and livestock. He raised nationally-recognized, purebred Hampshire sheep, showing and selling across the US. Beyond the farm, Ed loved sports and competition, but nothing rivaled love for his family. He enjoyed sharing stories when they all gathered under one roof at his farm. He will be remembered as a man of hard work, grit, strong will, and unwavering love for his family. David Gorman _____________________ Portion from Obituary:
served as an Elder, served the Marshfield School and Webster County boards and was an Assistant Sheep Superintendent at the Missouri State Fair. He also was a member of the American Shropshire Sheep Association where he served as President and on the Board of Directors during a pivotal time in that organization Mindy Reid _____________________ Portion from Obituary: Mindy had a passion for any and all animals. She loved the farm life and devoted much of her time to raising and showing her Lincoln Sheep. She will live on through her examples and her life’s lessons, such as courage in the face of adversity and fierce deter - mination, yet with the gentle spirit that defined her. This is the legacy she leaves to those she loved and those who loved her. Until later, sweet lady.
David dedicated his life to farming alongside his par - ents, nurturing a deep love for the land. He was an active member of the Lee County Farm Bureau and a long-standing board member. David was passion- ate about encouraging youth to engage in agricul- ture through activities and scholarships. As a lifelong
Montadale sheep breeder, David produced some of the most consistent and competitive females. He took great pride in showing his sheep at numerous county fairs, as well as state and national competitions. Larry McGuire _____________________ Portion from Obituary: Larry has a lifetime of banners and ribbons from showing many breeds of sheep through the years. In the early years, you would have known Larry and his family for traveling in a modified school bus full of sheep
Dave Herrig _____________________ Portion from Obituary:
to fairs across the Midwest. Then, over the last forty years McGuire Sheep Farms was noted for having one of the premier Cheviot and Southdown flocks in the United States, also raising and showing flocks of Hampshires, Suffolks and Oxfords along the way. Larry’s investment in the breed and youth programs contributed to the rapid growth of the Southdown breed to one of the preeminent purebred sheep breeds in the United States. He was a generous Southdown Junior show and futurity sponsor, and he was recently recognized by the American South- down Association with the Spirit of the Breed award.
Dave farmed and was a Professional Sheep Shearer. He also worked at Slayton Discount Liquor (only for the conversation). Dave retired in 2017. Through - out Dave’s life he loved any fair that included a Sheep Show where his children or grandchildren could show off his flock. Dave loved to visit and share a good story or two with family, friends, or a new friend that he just met. Dave passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Murray County Medical Center in Slayton at the age of 70.
place to be was at a livestock show and the goal was always to find a show or sale to watch. She could always be found talking to an old friend, giving the biggest hugs and offering a beaming smile. Her last weekend she was determined to see one more show. She spent it doing what she loved watching the Iowa Beef Expo with pride as she watched Brock show his Shorthorn heifer and visit with friends near and far.
John Mork ____________________ Portion from Obituary:
Always the entrepreneur, Jon’s endeavors included Jon’s U-pick Strawberries, Mork Apiaries, Owner of the “Front Porch”, raising and judging Hampshire sheep and dealing Blackjack. The annual Minnesota Hampshire Sheep Show frequently featured Jon as
the auctioneer and was a cherished time with Laird. Jon was instrumen - tal in mentoring many kids in 4-H who were raising sheep, especially his own grandchildren, Brandon (Maddy) Hoffman, Nicholas and Maddi Sag - dalen. He was a member of the American Hampshire Sheep Association.
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