David Salathe
June 1, 1957 ~ January 31, 2023
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David Lynn Salathe, 65, of Harrold, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre.
Memorial service will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Harrold School Gym, Pastor Shari Schwedhelm, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the gym. Burial will be at Medicine Hill Cemetery, Harrold, at a later date.
David was born June 1, 1957, in Pierre, to Raymond and Mildred (Hapney) Salathe. He graduated from Harrold High School in 1975. On February 27, 1976, he married Cindy Gluhm. They lived on the family farm and in the fall of 1976, they moved to Sturgis. He attended carpentry school and managed a cheese plant. They had three children together.
In the fall of 1992, David moved back to work on the family farm with his dad. He loved ranching, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, traveling, camping, playing darts, coaching his children in sports, and attending his grandchildren’s activities.
He is survived by his children: Jenni (Levi) Faulstich of Highmore and Jamie (Gypsie) Salathe of Harrold; grandchildren: Kaelin and Wyatt Faulstich, and Emma, Brook, Tukker, Lillian, and Callen Salathe; his parents, Ray and Millie Salathe; sisters: Debbie Ogle, Wanda Nelson, and Rita Herman; special friend, Bonnie Nickels; furry companion, Bronc; and numerous extended family.
He was preceded in death by his stillborn son, David, Jr. in August 1980; his sister, Lorna Ogle in February 2016; and grandparents, Ray and Gladys Hapney and Pearl and Jake Salathe.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with David's arrangements.
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Thank you for loving my sister and our family. You will be missed.
Dave’s laugh will be well-remembered, it was infectious. So sorry we cannot be there this weekend. Our love & prayers go out for all of you. 💕
I’m so sorry for your loss. Dave was a great person. He had such a big heart. He will definitely be missed.
Dave…HHS '75 Remembers…
RIP and healing prayers for your family. You will be greatly missed.
I am truly saddened to learn of David’s passing, and I extend my sincere sympathy to his family and friends. I can still remember running around the ranch with David when I was visiting many years ago.
Jenny, Jamie and families. So sorry to hear that Dave passed away. Praying for each of you, and sending you our llove. He was such a great man and he will be missed by everyone.
My condolences to the family, his friends, and loved ones. I will miss my cousin, and have many fond memories around the farm, and hunting trip.
So sorry to hear about David . Our thought & prayers go out to the Salathe family. May the Lord comfort you all at this difficult time.
God Bless, Mark & Jean Dunn
Even after all this time I still miss you…Love you!