Richard Haigh
August 28, 1937 ~ March 12, 2012
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Richard Miles Haigh, 74, of Wessington, died Monday, March 12 at the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 17 at the Wessington Presbyterian Church with Brad Magness officiating. Visitation will be Friday, March 16 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service all at Rembold Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Wessington Cemetery.
Born of Howard and Laura (Ferris) Haigh at Doland, SD, August 28, 1937, Richard went to country school and later graduated from Wessington High School in 1955. June 18th, 1955 he joined the Navy, serving 9 1/2 years, 1st as a boiler man, later as a heavy equipment operator with the Seabeas. His time in service inspired him to dedicate much of his life after the Navy to helping others. He served 9 years on the Wessington school board and also helped an innumerable amount of veterans and families of veterans though his longtime service in the American Legion and as the Veteran?s Service Officer for Hand Co.
On November 15, 1962, after a two year courtship (and many a long distance letter) Richard married Karen Moriarty?.the love of his life. They lived in Port Hueneme, CA for a short time before moving back to South Dakota to fulfill their dreams of owning a ranch, and raising a family, Karen moving home first while Richard fulfilled his obligations to the Navy overseas in Southeast Asia.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; two daughters, Crystal (Rod) Domke of Highmore, SD and Shelly (John) Hoffmann of Wessington, SD; two sons, Justin of Austin, TX and Clinton (April) of Wessington; a brother Larry (Val) of Sioux Falls, SD; a sister Marjorie (Lowell) Patridge of Roseville, CA; a brother-in-law Ivan (Marlene) Koch of North Platte, NE; a sister-in-law Mary (Doug) Horn of Wolsey, SD; ten grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lester, Leeland and John; a sister, Marlene; a foster brother Wayne ?Bill? Knickrehm and 3 brothers-in-law, Lowell John, and Jack.
Rembold Funeral Home of St. Lawrence has been entrusted with Richard?s arrangements.
Born of Howard and Laura (Ferris) Haigh at Doland, SD, August 28, 1937, Richard went to country school and later graduated from Wessington High School in 1955. June 18th, 1955 he joined the Navy, serving 9 1/2 years, 1st as a boiler man, later as a heavy equipment operator with the Seabeas. His time in service inspired him to dedicate much of his life after the Navy to helping others. He served 9 years on the Wessington school board and also helped an innumerable amount of veterans and families of veterans though his longtime service in the American Legion and as the Veteran?s Service Officer for Hand Co.
On November 15, 1962, after a two year courtship (and many a long distance letter) Richard married Karen Moriarty?.the love of his life. They lived in Port Hueneme, CA for a short time before moving back to South Dakota to fulfill their dreams of owning a ranch, and raising a family, Karen moving home first while Richard fulfilled his obligations to the Navy overseas in Southeast Asia.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; two daughters, Crystal (Rod) Domke of Highmore, SD and Shelly (John) Hoffmann of Wessington, SD; two sons, Justin of Austin, TX and Clinton (April) of Wessington; a brother Larry (Val) of Sioux Falls, SD; a sister Marjorie (Lowell) Patridge of Roseville, CA; a brother-in-law Ivan (Marlene) Koch of North Platte, NE; a sister-in-law Mary (Doug) Horn of Wolsey, SD; ten grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lester, Leeland and John; a sister, Marlene; a foster brother Wayne ?Bill? Knickrehm and 3 brothers-in-law, Lowell John, and Jack.
Rembold Funeral Home of St. Lawrence has been entrusted with Richard?s arrangements.
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Dear Karen & Family: Our hearts go out to all of you at this difficult time. Dick was liked by all that knew him and will be missed by us all. God Bless You All! Dave & Jeanie
Dear Karen and family– You were all such a blessing for my sister and I. You have a wonderful family and I’m sure even though I never met your husband/father his was just as terrific as the rest of you. God’s mercy and grace be with you. Karen
Karen and family,
So sorry to hear about Dick. What a kind and caring man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen and family…my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Dick was a great man and I will always have very found memories of him.
We will miss Dick and remember the times that we had together.
Just know that all of his family will be in our hearts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
We got to know Dick as he served as our county’s VSO officer. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to help in any way he possibly could. He was a good man and will be missed by many. Sincerely, Melvin & Debbie Brueggeman
I was sorry to hear of Dicks passiing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time.
Memories are wonderful thing, nothing can take them away. God Bless all of you.
We were very sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He was a blessing to many people and will not be forgotten. You are in our prayers. Scotty and Katie
Karen & family: My heart goes out to you during this time of sorrow. You have such a wonderful family, and I’m sure your husband was just as special and will be greatly missed. Cling to God’s promise in Ps 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds. Continue to love and take care of each other.
Karen, I extend my deepest and sincere sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Dick. May God guide you and keep you at his side.
Karen and Family,
May God bless you with His peace during your time of grief.
Boyd and Tootie Mins