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1942
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2019
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Richard Anderson Obituary
Sioux Falls - 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.
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Shelly & Darwin Ahrendt
September 20, 2019
Marilyn, 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!
Jeff Christians
September 16, 2019
My thoughts and prayers to Marilyn and family Dick was a friend and a great guy who will be missed by many.
Mike 'BUZ' Schuldt
September 16, 2019
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. Also the peas conversations will never be the same at Stag...on of Dicks least favorite veggies.
You know he will always be Dick, and he will always be remembered as my buddy.
Rest in peace my friend, there will always be an empty spot that only you could ever fill.
Marylin our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
I will truly miss you Dick, you were a great man. Thank you for the time we got to enjoy each other. Time for you to rest
This true Vikings fan will be missed=œ<È
Gary and Barb Nelson
September 16, 2019
Dick seemed to have a smile for everyone. His friendship was something we will always treasure. Sending you hugs and prayers Marilyn.
James Ekholm
September 16, 2019
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 president and I band president during our senior year. Needless to say we have had a long friendship both musically, educationally and at Dakota Turf where all of the student employees learned and matured! While I had to leave Sioux Falls for work after college, Dick was blessed to be able to remain in the city. Over the years we have seen each other only a couple of times but our conversations took off as though we had been together all along. Dick is gone far too soon and I know he will be missed by all of us; but surely by Marilyn and their family. When Jeff Knowlton, our Dakota Turf friend and associate sent me the sorry news I was shocked! I was hoping to see them both at Christmas again. It is like a hole in my heart to think I will not see my old friend again on this earth but I do believe I will see him again because of his faith in our Lord. May all of you in his family and extended family find peace with the assurance Dick is living again and may your sorrows be taken from you with God's peace!I
Scott Sorenson
September 16, 2019
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.
Ken/jane Minahan
September 15, 2019
Such a sweet man and wonderful neighbor. We will miss him. Our love to you Marilyn
Dan Brower
September 15, 2019
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.
George Smith Jr.
September 15, 2019
I will miss chatting with Dick (although I always worried he would swallow that toothpick while talking) while we both tended to our yards or just outside doing odd projects. His conversations were always warm, and I looked forward to his opinion on everything developing around us. I was also amazed how energetic he was, always doing something and keeping everything neat & tidy / I tried to follow his example but for some reason my yard, cars, etc never looked as neat as his. He was a terrific neighbor and will be missed very much. May God watch over his soul and may He also bless Marilyn and give her strength during the coming days.
Milo Gunderson
September 14, 2019
Milo
KAREN GRAPEVINE
September 14, 2019
MARILYN SO SORRY MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU AND COMFORT YOU
Dick Rozum
September 14, 2019
I am so saddened by the Loss of my friend, DIck. I will certainly miss him as will so many others, he was a truly great person. My heart goes out to you Marilyn.
Arthur & Shirleen Westendorf
September 14, 2019
Knew Dick & Marilyn before joining the Ford Club, they were a very warm and friendly couple, are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marlys Hohman
September 13, 2019
So sorry to hear about Dick's passing. You have our sympathy. Marlys and Paul Hohman
Verlinda Colbeck
September 13, 2019
Dick was a great guy and loved Marilyn with his whole heart... Whenever you met him, he always had a smile on his face. He is going to be greatly missed by all those that knew him.. Im so glad that I was able to call him my cousin.. Dick I will miss you..... May you RIP. Marilyn may God give you comfort during this difficult time... ❤
Mel and Dorothy Holmbeck
September 13, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.o
April Ahrendt
September 13, 2019
Dick was such a wonderful man. He will be deeply missed.
Michele Leedom
September 13, 2019
Marilyn I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Lon and Lisa Hatcher
September 13, 2019
Our condolences to Marilyn, family, and friends for this tragic loss. R.I.P. Brother Dick, you'll be sorely missed, and our world a much diminished place without you. You served your family, friends, nation, and community well, and you will remain in our memories and hearts, until it is our time to leave this world and reunite with you in heaven.
Archie Dunham
September 13, 2019
Dick was a Great Guy, always friendly, always had a smile on his face, Good to everyone around him, I enjoyed knowing Dick very much! He will be missed by Me and many others, Rest in Peace my Friend!! God Bless!
Bob & Tina Irvine
September 13, 2019
A great man will be missed by all who knew him. A great tour guide when traveling in the Black Hill of South Dakota as he knew all the scenic views and how to get there safely. Dick was a real friend and would help anybody who needed an extra hand. Our deepest Thoughts and Prayers are with his wife Marilyn.
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