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Donald Russell Hensley

Rapid City, South Dakota

1947 - 2021

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Donald Russell Hensley

RAPID CITY | Donald Russell Hensley passed away on November 17, 2021 after a battle with glioblastoma. He was born May 30, 1947 to Harvey and Ellen (Kallemeyn) Hensley in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The family moved to the beautiful Black Hills where Don...

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We have lost one of the good ones!!! He will be greatly missed. He was a joy to everyone who met him!

We're so sorry to hear about Don, Janet. The picture above is wonderful, I don't remember him ever being too serious, always appreciating 'neighboring.' If you ever feeling like visiting the old 'hood we're here.

I am so sorry to hear this as Don was a HUGE influence in my life as I worked for him at Chris Supply and would see him at my current place of employment (The Lodge at Deadwood) when he would come to eat and hope to double a 20. Don gave me great advice as I worked for him after graduating from College and had a huge heart. It saddens me to know that I will no longer be able to extend my hand and shake his in this World we live in. God Bless him!

I worked for Don,1984-1992 he lead on a path to were I am know

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. He will be missed. Doc and Darlene Michel

Gene, Janet, and families. How sad I am to hear of Don´s passing. I have so many memories I wouldn´t know where to start. We were neighbors growing up and our families were close. Don had a presence at all our gatherings. Full of jokes, stories and laughter. He would burst into our back door (never knocking) to give my mom a hug and raz my dad. My mom truly loved Don as one of her `boys´. The Vietnam War was a difficult time for our families as we eagerly waited for news from Don that he was...

Janet, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Autumn, Halley and your family during this sad time. Hugs

Ozzie & Bev Osheim and staff offer our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one.

Very sad to hear of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Janet, Autumn and the rest of his family. He will be missed.