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Tom Buse
September 27, 2025 | Friend
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Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls
Alan V. Irish
Oct 13, 1949 - Sep 20, 2025 (Age 75)
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Tom Buse
September 27, 2025 | Friend
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Happy Trails my friend. We shared many miles and memories together. You will be missed, love brother Tom
Tom Buse
September 27, 2025 | Friend
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Alan....the years may have passed by, but memories are forever. I recall hunting pheasants with you when finding a place to hunt was a joy. Lightning fast you were....I never had a chance! I cannot thank you enough for your dedicated service, you sacrificed greatly for all of us then, now and in the untold days, months and years ahead. Prayers to your family and to all who came to know you, for you are a very good man!
Mike Moorhouse
September 26, 2025 | Friend
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Rest in Peace my friend! We lost touch over the years. But we always had fun going to archery tournaments, and just BSing when we should have been practicing. Oorah you old Marine!
Pat Donovan
September 26, 2025 | Custer, SD | Friend
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Jesse Thomas
September 24, 2025 | Houston, TX | Family
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Jesse Thomas
September 24, 2025 | Houston, TX | Family
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You will always be missed!! Until we meet again!! LOVE YOU!!
Jesse Thomas
September 24, 2025 | Houston, TX | Family
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Al was a good man. We lived next to him in the trailer park. We had many visits . Then I started to help him again when he came into the credit union. He loved his cats. We would sit and talk about his cats for hour so. I will miss see him coming into the credit union.
Elise Dafoe
September 24, 2025 | Sioux Falls, SD | Friend
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Obituary
Alan's Obituary
Alan Irish, age 75, a proud Marine Corps veteran, beloved Papa, and devoted father, passed away peacefully with his children by his side at Avera McKennan Hospital, on September 20th, 2025.
Alan was born on October 13, 1949 in Sioux Falls, SD. He grew up learning the values of hard work and unwavering loyalty that would define his life.
At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country from 1968-1973, spending 13 months in Vietnam. He was awarded several medals and honors. Even after his military service concluded, he carried the Marine Corps motto, "Semper Fi" in all aspects of his life.
In his spare time he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, woodworking in his garage, being with his cats and spending time with family, his grandchildren were his greatest blessing.
He will be remembered for his tough Marine demeanor, generosity, and heart of gold. His memory will live on through his dedication to his family and the lessons he passed down through the generations.
Alan is survived by his children, Ashley (Jacob) Rhodes of Sioux Falls, and Adam (Jesika) Irish of Sioux Falls; four grandchildren, Jaymeson, Berkleigh, Maezen, & Leo, sister Linda (Mike) Coon of Houston, TX and sister Michele (Todd) Vriesman of Lakewood, CO, and many nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service with full military honors will be held at 3pm on October 3, 2025 at the South Dakota Veteran's Cemetery.
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