Richard Penrod
August 14, 1954 ~ November 30, 2016
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Richard D. Penrod, 62, of Gettysburg, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Avera Gettysburg Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the Gettysburg High School Gym, with Pastor Jeff Adel presiding. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2016 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service all at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg.
Richard Dale Penrod was born August 14, 1954 in Gettysburg to Obert, Jr. and Marilyn (Schaefer) Penrod. He received his education at Gettysburg, graduating in 1972. Rich continued his education at Reisch Auction School at Mason City, IA, graduating in March of 1975.
Rich started his career as a hog farmer before starting his own business: RDP Construction, which he ran for over 20 years and later became a real estate agent. He also spent 41 years as an Auctioneer, always using the saying, “No auction too big…or too small!”
Rich was a kind and generous man, giving back to his community and the things he believed in. He did all of this by being involved in the South Dakota Auctioneer Association, the National Auctioneer Association, and the Dakota Kruzer Car Club. He was inducted into the South Dakota Auctioneers Hall of Fame in 2014.
Rich was blessed to be able to enjoy the things he loved with his family including auction sales, collecting cars, attending Nascar races and watching rodeos.
Those left to cherish his life is his wife, Joy Penrod of Gettysburg; his children: Angie Fillaus (Jeremy Anderson) of Mount Vernon and Jeremy (Jodi) Penrod of Watertown; grandchildren: Gracie, Bella and Wyatt Fillaus and Madelynn Penrod, Tyler and Kaitlynn Rudebush; mother, Marilyn Penrod of Pierre; sister, Janet (Gary) Janisch of Elkhorn, NE; brother, Jay (Nichol) Penrod of Pierre; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Betty Herman of Hoven; brothers-in-law: Bob (Mary) Hermann of Anoka, MN and Ed (Naomi) Hermann of Gettysburg; sisters-in-law: Lynn (Donnie) Karst and Ginny (Arlyn) Minnerath all of Hoven; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Obert Penrod; brother-in-law, Billy Hermann; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed to Keep Hope Local, c/o Stacy Larson, 127 Hilltop Dr., Gettysburg, SD 57442
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Rich’s arrangements.
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I am so sorry for your loss. May you find some comfort from the words found at Revelation 21:4. Soon our enemy death will be no more.
I am so sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. I know he fought a long hard fight. We know he is in a pain free place now but it is still hard to lose a loved one. I have been following his journey through Facebook and now send my prayers and love to the whole family.
I’m so very, very sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. I will always remember his lovely red hair, his ready smile and cheerful disposition as a fellow student at Gettysburg. i enjoyed attending one of his auctions many years ago and sharing a couple of class reunions with him. My sincere condolences to his family.
Joy & family & Marilyn I am so sorry for your loss. Richie and I had a so many good times as we grew up as neighbors. He was a good friend. I miss him. At least he is no longer having to fight so hard. Rest in Peace Richard. Anita
Joy and Family So sorry for.lose. Thoughts and prayers and hugs to you all
Joy and Family-our deepest sympathies for you all. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers.
Joy and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of our buddy Rich. He was a talented auctioneer, a great businessman, husband and father. Such fond memories of his good humor and wit at the Auctioneers conventions and wherever we might cross paths. He will be missed by many, but never forgotten!
Joy and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Rich was always fun to visit with and I know he is watching over all of you. He is at peace and pain-free. May his spirit and memory guide us all in our journey of life. God Bless you all.
Joy, We are sending you a great big hug and our deepest sympathies. Not even sure what else to say…just know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joy, Angie, & Jeremy- We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your families. Rich was a great person who gave everything he did 100+% including his fight with cancer. He will be greatly missed in the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joy, Angie, Jeremy- I am so very sorry to hear about Rich passing away, he was an amazing guy who will be missed by so many but also remembered by all. My sincere sympathies to you all.
Joy, Angie, Jeremy, and families ~ My heart goes out to all of you. May our Good Lord wrap his arms around you and bring you peace. I will be lifting you up in prayer.
Joy, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Remember that you are not alone and you are loved by many who care. May you find strength in knowing many friends and family are there for you. Wishing you peace and comfort in your time of loss.
Just wanted to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. This just seems so unfair, I hope you can find peace in the fact that he is finally in peace and free of pain. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
My sincere condolences.
my sincere sympathies to the family
My sincere sympathy to you Joy and your family! Rich is now a prayer away, and believe me, he will be there. God bless you all abundantly at this time.
Oh Joy, I am so sorry to hear about Rich. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this very difficult time.
Our deepest thoughts and Prayer. Rich will greatly missed
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Penrod families. May you find peace and comfort at this time.
Our thoughts and sorrow are with you Joy and the whole family of Rich.
Rest in Peace my friend. Sold forever and ever to the Lord God Above!!!
Sending our sympathy.
Sending you our sincere sympathy!
Sorry about your loss.
sorry about your loss. I enjoyed working with Rich on projects and will miss him. I will not be able to be at the funeral but will be there in spirit.
Sorry for your lose Joy and family. What a great man and friend. He will be missed.
Sorry for your loss. Your family has had a long hard journey. Rich will always be with you in a soft breeze or a beautiful sunset. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family Rich was a great person he did alot for everyone not just a few but for all his suffering is over now RIP Rich you will be missed lots of hugs and prayers going to Joy and family
To all the Penrod family our deepest condolences.
We are very sorry for your loss. We hope you find comfort in the great memories that you shared.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all…..
Prayers and sympathy
To the family of Rich, we pass along our sincerest sympathy. During this most difficult time, cherish the memories as they will carry you through. It sounds as though Rich was very involved in his family and community and they will be a comfort to you now. God Bless.
To the Penrod family, Joy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rich’s big grin/smile will always be remembered.
We send you our very deepest sympathies! Your battles have been so difficult and will continue to be difficult. Rich’s battle has come to a close. May God help you through and hold you in his arms in comfort! Jim & Ladonna
Joy, Jeremy, Angie and family…so very sorry for your loss. This community has suffered many great losses and Rich was someone who left us better off having been a part of his life. <3 my deepest sympathies.
Sorry for your loss.
Perry & Kris Stoecker
rich and gary were good friends, from years ago .will be missed.
Rich was a wonderful guy, and was so helpful when my brother died. I arrived in Gettysburg in Feb. 2014, weather below 0. I called some of my class mates and was given his name. He came over and helped me so much getting ready for an auction. It took us 10 weeks to get ready to have the auction. He was always so helpful and not only did the extra step by way beyond that. I met Joy and they made a wonderful couple. He always was talking about Joy and the family. So sorry for you loss, he was a great person.
My sympathy to the Penrod family.
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Rich was definitely a good man and a hard worker. The community of Gettysburg endured a great loss.
Please know we are thinking of the family during this difficult time. Cancer is so unpredictable. His suffering is over. Continued prayers for acceptance and peace for all of you.
I am very sorry for your family’s loss. Many people have found comfort in the words of encouragement found in the bible at Acts 24:15
Joy, I just heard about this today. I am so very sorry – what a great guy he was, and I know you must miss him terribly. My heart goes out to you and your family. Vicki