Published by admin on Thu, 03/24/2022 - 9:17am
Frank R. “Hap” Schroth was born Nov. 23, 1942, and grew up the son of Rudolph and Louise Schroth. Following high school Hap went to college for five years, where he completed flight school. He became a flight instructor and crop sprayer. Hap was also the Strike Team Leader.
He married Loretta Lewis in 1960. Hap and Loretta made Buffalo Gap, S.D., their home, where he ranched alongside his family. He was the Fire Chief for the Buffalo Gap Volunteer Fire Department for 55 years. He was involved in the Fall River Sheriff Posse and a founder for the Fire Advisory Board.