Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Jun 26, 1934 – Jan 17, 2026 (Age 91)
Joan Elsie Mulder (June 26, 1934- January 17, 2026)
Joan Elsie (Kipp) Mulder passed away January 17, 2026, at Dow Rummel Village. A visitation will be held from 4-6:00pm on Wednesday, January 21st at Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 22nd at 11:00am with a visitation held one hour before services at the Halladay-Peterson Chapel at Dow Rummel Village. Internment will take place at Hills of Rest Cemetery.
Joan was born on June 26, 1934, to Albert and Emma (Lindell) Kipp in Salem, South Dakota. She graduated from Salem Public High School in 1952. She worked for Henry Carlson Construction for about 5 years.
She was united in marriage to Larry Mulder on March 13, 1956, at Central Baptist Church in Sioux Falls. The couple farmed together in Larchwood, Iowa and then in Humbolt, South Dakota. She then worked at several jobs including Sears, JC Penney, and as a teacher's aide at Tri-Valley School. She then worked for the US Postal Services in Lyons and in Brandon, South Dakota.
She was an active member of Linwood Wesleyan Church for many years where her faith was very important to her. She spent many hours volunteering in their library and as a Sunday School teacher. Other volunteer activities included driving for Meals on Wheels and volunteering at Sanford Hospital. She also loved to hostess gatherings for family and friends. She was an excellent cook! Reading, gardening and playing games were hobbies that brought her joy.
Grateful for sharing her life are her 3 sons: Steven (Vicki, Wayne (Sandie), and Darrell (Randy); 4 grandchildren: Eric (Amy), Jared (Colleen), Becky (Chris) and Todd (Dirk); and 8 great-grandchildren, Ali, Jack, Ben, Natalie, Makenna, Damien, Nico, and Flynn; and her sister, Edna Kipp.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, and her husband of 69 years, Larry.
Joan’s family wishes to offer thanks to the staff of Dow Rummel Village and Ascera Care Hospice for their kind attentiveness and care.
Memorials may be designated to the Dow Rummel Village Foundation, Ascera Care Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association.
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Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Joan and Larry. What wonderful, caring peoplefaithfully attending Linwood where they were deeply loved. They will be dearly missed. Sending love and prayers.
Jacki and Greg Myers
Jacki Myers
January 28, 2026 | Rapid City, SD | Friend
Craig and I will always remember Joan as a gracious hostess. One time we flew in with our family of three kids, and she had a fabulous dinner for us however, she had to keep going up and down the stairs as the dinner was served in the lower level of the house. We will miss her. My condolences to all the family members.
Betty and Craig Kepner
January 23, 2026 | PHOENIX, AZ | Family
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. So loved caring for her while she was in VS. Donna Worth
Donna Worth
January 19, 2026 | Brandon, SD
