Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Jun 1, 1966 – Jul 19, 2020 (Age 54)
Richard Sturm, 54, passed away peacefully under hospice care on July 19, 2020.
Richard (Rick) Wayne Sturm was born in Sioux Falls, SD on June 1, 1966 to Eugene and Sherrie (Donahue) Sturm.
Rick graduated from Lincoln Senior High in 1984. He spent much of his career working in the flooring industry both in Minneapolis and Sioux Falls. Rick loved music and was a talented guitarist. As a young adult he played lead guitar in a local band, Rapid Fire. Over the years, he played guitar often with friends and family. He also had a knack for drawing.
Rick touched many lives with his quick smile, his clever wit, and his kind heart. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, and friend.
Grateful for having shared Rick’s life are his siblings; Roger Hogstad (Lorie), Sioux Falls, SD; Michael Sturm, Sioux Falls, SD; Mark Sturm (Elizabeth), Redwood City, CA; Randy Sturm (Carrie) Sioux Falls, SD; Patrick Sturm (Sioux Falls, SD) and Mary Hofer (Colorado); 4 nieces and nephews; long-time friend Mary Beth Larson; and sons Tori and Taylor. Rick was preceded in death by his parents.
Rick's family invite you to join them to celebrate Rick’s life on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 4800 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD. A short service will take place at 3:00 p.m.
Read MoreI so miss you brother, I look forward to sharing a beer and ripping some Fastway, Say what you will". and you will!
Randy Sturm
June 24, 2024 | Sioux Falls, SD | Brother
You were a good man Rick. As so many others mentioned your wonderful qualities, I too admired you. Prayers for your sons and your family.
Stephen Durenberger
January 15, 2024 | Other
Honest, creative, kind, silly, realistic, giving, and pure of heart. You will NEVER be forgotten...promise.
Constance Smith
April 30, 2022
Am a bit in shock today. You never forget your first crush or your first kiss. I can’t believe you are gone. You were so funny, kind hearted and our last conversation catching up on life around 14 years ago is priceless. The love for your two sons was prevalent in our conversation and I could tell how very much you loved them. RIP Ricky. To all of Ricky’s family, I am deeply sorry. Much love to you all!
Kim Nielsen (Johnstad)
July 26, 2020 | Sioux Falls, SD | Friend
Amazing talent and lots of great memories in High School,Will be missed,prayers to the family!
michael denbow
July 25, 2020 | Sioux Falls, SD | Friend
May your reunion with mom and dad be special. Love and miss you always
Leanne Adams
July 25, 2020 | MO | Family
To know Rick is to love Rick !!!!!!!!!!
Rick was incredibly intelligent and creative !!!
Rick was extremely artistic, musical, athletic, kind, loving, warm, witty, helpful, caring, giving, thoughtful, charismatic, chivalrous .....And yes, handsome and fit !!!!!
I miss and I will, fondly, remember
“Our” Richard !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With God’s LOVE,
...
Mary Beth Larsen
July 25, 2020
To know Rick was to love Rick !!!!!
Rick was incredibly gifted !!!! He was extremely intelligent, musical, artistic, athletic, kind, caring, loving, quick witted !!!!
So creative; so charismatic !!!!!!!! So many friends !!!!
I miss Rick ..............I shall, fondly,
remember our Richard !!!!!!!!!!!!!
In God’s LOVE,
Mary Beth
Mary Beth
July 25, 2020
Rick was a free spirit, a talented musician, a talented artist, a handsome man, a sweetheart, and a down to earth great guy! He will be missed by many! Fly high and free Rick! Love, Kimberly
Kimberly Wells
July 24, 2020 | Friend
