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Richard Douglas “Dick” Esser

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Birth	:	13 Feb 1944 Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	6 Mar 2019 Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Athol, Spink County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.0283012, -98.5935974
Description	:	Richard “Dick” Douglas Esser, 75, of Frankfort, SD passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield, SD after a long courageous battle with lung disease. Dick’s wish was to be cremated. A Scriptural Prayer Service with Rosary was held on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. Mass of Christian Burial was on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Redfield. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Athol, SD. Richard Douglas Esser was born on February 13, 1944,... Read More	Richard “Dick” Douglas Esser, 75, of Frankfort, SD passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield, SD after a long courageous battle with lung disease. Dick’s wish was to be cremated. A Scriptural Prayer Service with Rosary was held on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. Mass of Christian Burial was on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Redfield. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Athol, SD. Richard Douglas Esser was born on February 13, 1944, in Redfield, SD to Lawrence and Dora (Harford) Esser. He spent his childhood on a farm near Zell, SD. He was boarded and attended St. Mary’s Convent School (Sister School) in Zell through 8th grade. He attended his high school years at Redfield High School. Dick married Juanita Gossard on September 20, 1962, and to this union three daughters were born. Dick worked at SD Wheat Growers in Tulare and Frankfort until 1976. He then began working at South Dakota Developmental Center in the carpenter shop and powerhouse until his retirement in 2009. As a young man, he excelled in sports, especially baseball and slow pitch softball. This carried on a tradition for the love of ball with his daughters, all grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. “Family Tradition” softball team will always be dedicated to Grandpa Dick. His love of golf was his passion for many years. Three “hole-in ones” were made in his golfing career. He thought the world of his golfing partners and his family thanks each one of you for all the great memories. Dick loved his Minnesota Vikings, Publishers Clearing House and playing the lottery. Dick is survived by his three daughters: L. (R.) Kuehn of Redfield; K. (M.) Lambert of Frankfort; and S. (R. Jacobson) Esser of Aberdeen, SD; grandchildren: Matthew Hurst, Meghan (Darren) Mosel, Morghan Hurst, Brandi Lambert, Bryce Barbee, Erika (Riley) Nichols, Georgia Kuehn, Hannah Kuehn, Jared Kuehn, and Eric Jacobson. Dick is also survived by his great-grandchildren: Kirbie, Hoyt, Hutch, Chesnie, Baby Nichols (in July); as well as brother Dave (Joyce) Esser and sister-in-law Midge Esser. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Joseph; brother Don Esser; sister Joanne (Esser) Davidson; stepfather Emil Erickson; and his best friends Howard Franz and Kelly Aucoin.

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Richard Douglas “Dick” Esser's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Athol, Spink County, USA.
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Richard Douglas “Dick” Esser death on 6 Mar 2019 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 45.0283012
Longitude: -98.5935974

Family Members:

Parent

Lawrence Zeno Esser

(1907 - 1962)

Dora Ella Harford Esser Erickson

(1914 - 1998)

Siblings

CPL David Lawrence “Dave” Esser

(1935 - 2019)

John Donovan “Don” Donald Esser

(1939 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
Athol, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0283012, -98.5935974

2. Athol Cemetery
Athol, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0140800, -98.5948500

3. Ashton Cemetery
Ashton, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9914017, -98.5224991

4. Fairview Cemetery
Northville, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1599998, -98.5841980

5. South Dakota Developmental Center Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8880120, -98.5234880

6. Greenlawn Cemetery
Redfield, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8857994, -98.5164032

7. Mellette Cemetery
Mellette, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1641490, -98.4933220

8. Saint Bernard Cemetery
Redfield, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8857994, -98.5139008

9. Calvary Cemetery
Mellette, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1655998, -98.4935989

10. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Zell, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8943340, -98.7283210

11. Clifton Cemetery
Clifton Township, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0106010, -98.3197021

12. Baldwin Cemetery
Brentford, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1130981, -98.3392029

13. Devoe Cemetery
Cresbard, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0928001, -98.8685989

14. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Mansfield, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2305400, -98.6570900

15. Rockham Cemetery
Rockham, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9118996, -98.8375015

16. Poor Farm Cemetery
Frankfort, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8836350, -98.3591071

17. Cottonwood Cemetery
Redfield, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8078800, -98.6579600

18. Scatterwood Lakeside Cemetery
Chelsea, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2304660, -98.7403330

19. Plainview Cemetery
Brentford, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1782990, -98.3486023

20. Bethany Cemetery
Mellette, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2149086, -98.3806381

21. Saint Ann Cemetery
Frankfort, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8821983, -98.3028030

22. Frankfort Cemetery
Frankfort, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8784800, -98.2965200

23. United Cemetery
Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2305984, -98.8339005

24. Miranda Cemetery
Miranda, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9838982, -98.9617004