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Richard Henry “Dick” Aaker

Birth	:	25 Oct 1940 Vienna, Clark County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	27 May 2022 Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Spink County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.8784800, -98.2965200
Description	:	Richard (Dick) Henry Aaker, 81, of Frankfort, SD, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Avantara, Redfield. Arrangements were entrusted to Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. Richard (Dick) Henry Aaker was born October 25, 1940, in Vienna, SD to Clarence and Elvira (Steen) Aaker. He lived on the family farm near Vienna until he was 8 when his family moved to Athol, SD to run a local grocery store. He attended rural country school in Athol and was part of the first graduating class of Northwestern in 1958. He was quite... Read More	Richard (Dick) Henry Aaker, 81, of Frankfort, SD, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Avantara, Redfield. Arrangements were entrusted to Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. Richard (Dick) Henry Aaker was born October 25, 1940, in Vienna, SD to Clarence and Elvira (Steen) Aaker. He lived on the family farm near Vienna until he was 8 when his family moved to Athol, SD to run a local grocery store. He attended rural country school in Athol and was part of the first graduating class of Northwestern in 1958. He was quite the athlete and loved playing basketball and baseball during high school. On June 26, 1960, he married in Athol, SD and to this union, five children were born. He worked for Kegler Elevator Company in Ashton as well as local farmers in the Athol and Ashton area from 1958-1968. He then started his career with South Dakota Wheat Growers in Aberdeen from 1968-1972 and Frankfort from 1972 until his retirement in 2005. He loved working at the Elevator and interacting with the local farmers. Dick also proudly served on the Frankfort Volunteer Fire Department, Frankfort City Council and served as Mayor of Frankfort for a few years during his time living in Frankfort. Dick enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting with his family and was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan. He loved playing horseshoes and slow pitch softball. However, his greatest enjoyment was his family and spending time with them. He always let them know how proud he was of them. Dick is survived by his loving wife and children. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a brother as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marlys (Aaker) Mathews.

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Richard Henry “Dick” Aaker's memorial is located at: Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Spink County, USA.
When did Richard Henry “Dick” Aaker death?
Richard Henry “Dick” Aaker death on 27 May 2022 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.8784800
Longitude: -98.2965200

Family Members:

Parent

Clarence Helmer Aaker

(1905 - 1963)

Elvira Steen Aaker

(1909 - 1984)

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Coordinate: 44.8784800, -98.2965200

2. Saint Ann Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8821983, -98.3028030

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8. Spink Colony Cemetery
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14. Doland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8993988, -98.0828018

15. Saint Bernard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8857994, -98.5139008

16. Greenlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8857994, -98.5164032

17. South Dakota Developmental Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8880120, -98.5234880

18. Hillestad Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6944008, -98.2596970

19. Tulare Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7486000, -98.4922028

20. Ashton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7404700, -98.0486100

23. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Turton, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0479660, -98.0899500

24. Sunnyside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0472600, -98.0849800