Ross J. Purintun

Ross J. Purintun obituary, Watertown, SD

Ross J. Purintun

Ross Purintun Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Mar. 22, 2023.

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Ross Joseph Purintun, 69 of Bellevue, WA, died unexpectantly on March 15, 2023. He was born on June 5th, 1953 to Alan and Mary Jane (Dollie) Purintun of De Smet, SD. Ross is survived by his mother, Dollie, De Smet, SD; brothers, Dr. Scott, Britton, SD and Mark (Susan), De Smet, SD, sisters, Mary Jo (Bob) Robish, Watertown, SD, and Julie (Lee) Howell, Sioux Falls, SD; his lifelong friend Tom Smith, Volga, SD; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Alan; brother, Jay; and sister-in-law Patricia.
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