David Zemlicka
July 21, 1953 ~ January 9, 2022
David D. Zemlicka, 68, of Miller, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller, Father Paul Josten, officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
David was born July 21, 1953, to Lester and Geneva (Goodsell) in Huron, South Dakota. David attended Eden country school until the 8th grade and then Polo High School graduating in 1971. After graduation, David returned to the family farm in Northern Hyde County.
On April 20th, 1974, David married Connie Kolda. To this union, two children were born: Dustin and Jason. They farmed together for a few years until moving to Miller in the late 1970’s. After moving to town, David worked various jobs including Wilber’s Feed and Seed, Dakota Ag Coop, and Agtegra. Even though David was a city slicker, agriculture was always a part of his life. David retired in 2018 and you could likely find him cruising around town most afternoons.
David loved riding horses and the family enjoyed riding in play-day rodeos. He also loved guns and was an accomplished trap shooter, traveling across the state to compete. David enjoyed hunting and fishing and instilled the love of the outdoors in his boys; they spent many days on the water and in the field together. Over the years, David found great joy spending time with his three grandchildren; watching them enjoy various activities, sharing these stories and pictures with his friends. Grandpa’s eyes would light up when any of those three came through the door.
David is survived by this wife, Connie; two sons: Dustin (Angela) of Wolsey, SD and Jason (Brittany) of Castle Rock, CO; three grandchildren: Tanner Zemlicka (Fiancée Baylee Enander), Logan Zemlicka, and Avery Zemlicka; one brother, Raymond (Linda) Zemlicka of Highmore, SD; two sisters: Jean Dalton of Ft. Pierre, SD and Susan (Ken) Lammers of Polo, SD; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
David was preceded in death by his parents: Lester and Geneva; father and mother-in-law: Joseph and Agnes Kolda; sister-in-law, Kathy Kelpen; and brother-in-law, Wayne Dalton.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with David's arrangements.
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Connie, Dustin & Jason,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dave….May God wrap his loving arms around you and sustain you with his love…He will be missed….Melvin & Debbie
How saddened we were to learn of Davids death. May Gods grace and love and your good memories comfort you. And May God wrap you in His loving arms and give you peace. Our sincere sympathy, Harlan and Kathy
Our Sympathy to Connie and boys..always enjoyed visiting with Dave..
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
DR. DICK AND KATHY SPLICHAL
Connie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Connie and family, Sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dustin and family – Sorry to hear of your father's passing. Your family is in my prayers.
My best wishes to Connie and the boys. Dave was very proud of his family and his yellow pickup. May he RIP.
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to the family.
Beverly King
Connie Dustin and Jason. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss my sympathy to the family
Deepest condolences to all of the Zemlicka family. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God Bless!!
Will and I are so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great guy that made good memories with his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We just found out Dave had passed. We are so very sorry. He was a good guy.
Til we meet again….. save a cold one for me.