Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Jun 23, 1942 – Sep 12, 2019 (Age 77)
Richard M. (Dick) Anderson was born on June 23, 1942 the son of Clarence and Gladys (Austad) Anderson in Sioux Falls, SD. He attended Mark Twain Elementary School and graduated from Washington High school in 1960. In 1960 Dick joined the U.S. Air Force where he was a heavy equipment operator with the Air Force Civil Engineers. He was stationed in Texas, Washington and New Mexico in the United States and also in Goosebay Labrador in Canada. He was honorably discharged in 1964. He began his employment at Dakota Turf Inc. from 1964 to 1969; he then joined the Minnehaha County Highway Dept. as a heavy equipment operator, working his way up to foreman. In 2000 Dick retired from the Highway Dept. After a short retirement Dick went to work for Ramstad Construction retiring from there in 2010
Dick married the love of his life, Marilyn Ahrendt on November 11, 1967. Dick and Marilyn enjoyed participating in car shows, traveling, Black Hills fishing, NASCAR, sprint car racing and attending Minnesota Vikings and Twins games. Dick was a member of the American Legion, Sioux Empire Ford Club and the Great Plains Street Rodders.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Curtis Anderson and a sister-in-law, Sandra.
Grateful for having shared his life are: his wife Marilyn, brother-in-law, Darwin and Shelly Ahrendt, brother-in-law, Verdeen and Lois Ahrendt, his sister-in-law, Vonna Uithoven and several nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces.
A memorial service for Dick will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with inurnment at Hills of Rest Mausoleum. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Tuesday evening at Heritage Funeral Home. www.heritagesfsd.com.
Read MoreMarilyn, I was honored to have Dick as my brother-in-law. Dick was such a honorable, caring, funny and an all around great man. He will truly be missed always! Love you!
Shelly & Darwin Ahrendt
September 20, 2019 | Sioux Falls, SD | Family
My thoughts and prayers to Marilyn and family Dick was a friend and a great guy who will be missed by many.
Jeff Christians
September 16, 2019 | Sioux Falls, SD | Friend
Dick was an amazing man. I am honored to have had him within our family. I have always had alot of respect for Dick. At Legion stag I would always kid with him and kept calling him "Hey buddy...hows it going buddy" Dicks reply...what do u want now. Dick always had a smile on his face when I saw him, and he was easy to talk to. He knew alot about cars and loved to talk to us about them. He also had a love for gas cans as everytime they would have one at Legion Stag we had to win it for him....
Mike 'BUZ' Schuldt
September 16, 2019 | Hartford, SD | Family
This true Vikings fan will be missed=œ<È
Dick seemed to have a smile for everyone. His friendship was something we will always treasure. Sending you hugs and prayers Marilyn.
Gary and Barb Nelson
September 16, 2019 | Sioux Falls, SD
Dick was my friend from kindergarten at Mark Twain Grade School, to Patrick Henry Jr. High and on to Washington Sr. High. We played cornet in band together until Dick was switched to Sousaphone and I to baritone in the 6th grade. We were in the All City Jr. High Marching Band together and often rode to and from weekly band practices together. In high school we were both in the Washington High band and worked together at Dakota Turf while in high school. Dick was elected the band vice...
James Ekholm
September 16, 2019 | Boca Raton, FL | Friend
Dick & Marilyn were neighbors of mine when I first moved to Harmony Drive. Dick was the first person I met and was absolutely one of the kindest persons I had ever met. Dick & Marilyn always had time to visit with me and I would have many conversations about the status of the Twins & Vikings with Dick. I will always remember Dick as a kind, smiling and wonderful person. So very sorry for your loss Marilyn. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott Sorenson
September 16, 2019 | Sioux Falls, SD | Friend
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jerry quam
September 15, 2019 | Sioux Falls, SD
Such a sweet man and wonderful neighbor. We will miss him. Our love to you Marilyn
Ken/jane Minahan
September 15, 2019 | Sioux Falls, SD
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. He was my good friend from kindergarten on......He was honest, loyal, and solid.
Dan Brower
September 15, 2019 | Walla Walla, WA | Friend
