Starting in 2011, Pierre Post 8 baseball hands out an award known as the Hometown Hero to a member of the community who has dedicated time and effort to helping Post 8.
This year, the late Shirley Raue was given the award and excepted on behalf of her family. Raue was a beloved and long time operator of the concessions at Hyde Stadium. With the support of her grandchildren, family and friends, she built one of the most memorable well-run concession stands in the entire state of South Dakota.
Raue originally took over the stand with her signature humor and determination, she often joked that she was doing all the work while her soon Scott made all the money. From her famous twice-baked potatoes to the iconic one-pound hot dogs, Raue’s food became a tradition for many.
Parents often dropped their children off at the stadium knowing they would be well fed and cared for by Raue. Many families ended the season with hefty concession tabs, a testament to her generosity and love for kids.
Beyond the ballpark, Raue’s heart for children extended into her work as a daycare owner. Over the years, she helped care for thousands of kids in the Pierre area, touching countless lives with her kindness and dedication.
Since her passing, Raue has been deeply missed. Her legacy lives on in her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the many friends who knew and loved her. Her family takes comfort in the promise of seeing her again, made possible through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
The Raue family extends their heartfelt thanks to the board for honoring Shirley with the award.
Here are the award winners since 2011:
2011 – Dick and Janice Stabnow
2012 – Darrell and Brad Reinke
2013 – Terry Keller
2014 – Mike Kelley
2015 – Conrad Otterness
2016 – Carla Sahr
2017 – Paul Marso
2018 – Jim Iverson
2019 – Dr. James Trimble Russ Snyder Memorial Scholarship Donors
2021 – Charles Burke III
2022 – Greg Dean
2023 – Jim Goodman
2024 – Lawn Chair Gang
2025 – Shirley Raue
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