Clinton and Donald Roster Endowment

Donald Roster wanted a way to honor his brother and best friend, Clinton "Jim" Roster. They had a very close relationship; more so than most brothers since they farmed together up until the day Jim entered the nursing home. Don and Jim were two of four Roster boys that grew up on a farm near Farmer, SD. The Roster children all attended St. Peter's Catholic School and Church in Farmer, SD. All four boys went into farming, staying close to home. Don and Jim farmed together northwest of Farmer for many years before retiring and moving to Mitchell in 1993. Upon moving to Mitchell, Jim and Don joined Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Their faith was so important to them, that finding a home near the church was a priority. They managed to make a home right across the street from Holy Spirit Church and John Paul II School. Jim's health declined and he made the move to nearby Avera Brady Nursing home. He passed away on February 8, 2007. Donald remained living in the home across the street from the church and school until entering Firesteel Nursing Home. Don passed away November 26, 2018.

In December of 2009, Donald started the Clinton and Donald Roster Endowment for the benefit of Catholic Education in Mitchell. The endowment helps preserve the past and protect the future of Catholic education in Mitchell. Each year, the interest from the endowment is used to support John Paul II School and the Family Formation program of Holy Spirit and Holy Family Catholic parishes.

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Donald "Don" Roster, 90, of Mitchell died Monday, November 26, 2018 at Firesteel Health Care Center in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Farmer. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Friday at the Bittner Funeral Chapel with a prayer service at 6:30 PM with a Rosary to follow. Donald Roster was born June 16, 1928 at Farmer, SD to Matt and Catherine (Lahr) Roster. He grew up at Farmer and attended St. Peter’s Catholic School and graduated from Farmer High School. He farmed northwest of Farmer until 1993 when he retired and moved to Mitchell. He was the Sexton of St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery for many years. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Farmer and then Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell, was very active in the church Choir, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by one brother, Lawrence and wife, Cynthia of Spencer, SD, and a number of nieces and nephews and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Clinton and Edward, sister-in-law Kathy Roster, and a niece Nancy Wiebelhaus. Memorials may be made to Mitchell Catholic Foundation for Clinton and Donald Roster Endowment or charity of your choice.

Clinton “Jim” Roster, 77, Mitchell, died Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell. Funeral services will be Saturday, 11:00 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Farmer, SD. Visitation will be from 6-8PM Friday evening with a Scripture Service at 7:30 PM at the Bittner Funeral Chapel. Clinton was born January 10, 1930 at Farmer, SD to Matt and Catherine (Lahr) Roster. He grew up at Farmer and attended St. Peter’s Catholic School. He farmed northwest of Farmer until 1993 when he retired and moved to Mitchell. He was supervisor of the Spring Lake Township Board for many years and was on the Board of Directors of Hanson County Farm Mutual for many years. He was a longtime member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Farmer and then Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell.He is survived by three brothers, Donald Roster of Mitchell, SD; Ed Roster and wife Kathy of Alexandria, SD; Lawrence Roster and wife Cynthia of Spencer, SD and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

An endowment fund is a perpetual fund, created by charitable donations in the form of cash, stocks, mutual funds, real property, or other personal property given to the Foundation. The practice of investing the principal, rather than spending it, creates a perpetual fund. Most of an endowment’s annual earnings are distributed to the designated benefactors, in this case, John Paul II School. Endowments provide a “forever-giving” funding source for Catholic programs and activities. A gift in your will could establish an endowment and a lasting legacy for you, your family, and benefactor.

If you would like information on how you can leave a legacy of faith for yourself or a loved one call or email the Foundation office to set up an appointment at 605-999-9127 or nfuhrer@ccfesd.org

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