The high energy of community volunteer Dan Landguth will be commemorated in a public display being planned in his honor by Black Hills Corp. officials.

The regional power provider's retired chief executive, president and board chairman died earlier this year at age 62 after a short battle with brain cancer.

The disease did not diminish his spirit or ability to inspire others, said friends and co-workers last week at a program celebrating a symbolic gift to his company.

The limited edition bronze replica of Korczak Ziolkowski's "Fighting Stallions" came from Landguth's fellow directors of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation and the sculptor's family.

Such copies are rare. The best known is the nearly life-size version at the state capitol to honor the late Gov. George Mickelson and other state officials killed in a plane accident.

Like Mickelson, Landguth "was actively involved" and had "contagious enthusiasm," foundation chairman Dick Tobias of Rapid City said. "Dan provided an enduring example for others to emulate."

David Emery, who succeeded Landguth, said his former boss did that by his example, including being active in about 20 organizations.

"And he wasn't just involved himself; he encouraged all employees to do the same," Emery said. "That corporate and community involvement is truly part of our culture, and that's a culture he helped form within the company."

The statue will become a centerpiece in the Landguth memorial exhibit, which is being developed.