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Richard Miles Haigh

Birth	:	28 Aug 1937 Doland, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	12 Mar 2012 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Wessington Cemetery, Hand County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4569016, -98.7102966
Description	:	Richard Miles Haigh, 74, of Wessington, died Monday, March 12 at the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were Saturday, March 17 at the Wessington Presbyterian Church with Brad Magness officiating. Burial was at the Wessington Cemetery. Born of Howard and Laura (Ferris) Haigh at Doland, SD, August 28, 1937, Richard went to country school and later graduated from Wessington High School in 1955. June 18th, 1955 he joined the Navy, serving 9 1/2 years, 1st as a boiler man, later as a heavy equipment operator with the Seabeas. His time in service inspired him to dedicate... Read More	Richard Miles Haigh, 74, of Wessington, died Monday, March 12 at the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were Saturday, March 17 at the Wessington Presbyterian Church with Brad Magness officiating. Burial was at the Wessington Cemetery. Born of Howard and Laura (Ferris) Haigh at Doland, SD, August 28, 1937, Richard went to country school and later graduated from Wessington High School in 1955. June 18th, 1955 he joined the Navy, serving 9 1/2 years, 1st as a boiler man, later as a heavy equipment operator with the Seabeas. His time in service inspired him to dedicate much of his life after the Navy to helping others. He served 9 years on the Wessington school board and also helped an innumerable amount of veterans and families of veterans though his longtime service in the American Legion and as the Veteran's Service Officer for Hand Co. On November 15, 1962, after a two year courtship (and many a long distance letter) Richard married Karen Moriarty….the love of his life. They lived in Port Hueneme, CA for a short time before moving back to South Dakota to fulfill their dreams of owning a ranch, and raising a family, Karen moving home first while Richard fulfilled his obligations to the Navy overseas in Southeast Asia. He is survived by his wife, Karen; two daughters, Crystal (Rod) Domke of Highmore, SD and Shelly (John) Hoffmann of Wessington, SD; two sons, Justin of Austin, TX and Clinton (April) of Wessington; a brother Larry (Val) of Sioux Falls, SD; a sister Marjorie (Lowell) Patridge of Roseville, CA; a brother-in-law Ivan (Marlene) Koch of North Platte, NE; a sister-in-law Mary (Doug) Horn of Wolsey, SD; ten grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lester, Leeland and John; a sister, Marlene; a foster brother Wayne "Bill" Knickrehm and 3 brothers-in-law, Lowell John, and Jack. Rembold Funeral Home, St. Lawrence ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Carolyn Bingham Rosemore # 46488677 provided links to parents. ~ 1-2-2021

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Where is Richard Miles Haigh's memorial?
Richard Miles Haigh's memorial is located at: Wessington Cemetery, Hand County, USA.
When did Richard Miles Haigh death?
Richard Miles Haigh death on 12 Mar 2012 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard Miles Haigh's memorial?
Latitude: 44.4569016
Longitude: -98.7102966

Family Members:

Parent

Howard Miles Haigh

(1904 - 1986)

Laura Josephine Ferris Haigh

(1908 - 1997)

Siblings

Lester H. Haigh

(unknow - 1931)

Leland Dale Haigh

(1928 - 1954)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wessington Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4569016, -98.7102966

2. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4574400, -98.7100400

3. McCord Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3998500, -98.6673100

4. Sand Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

5. Beulah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6060982, -98.8060989

6. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3927994, -98.4985962

7. Rosehill Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2980995, -98.7731018

8. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5292015, -98.9321976

9. Wolsey Cemetery
Wolsey, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4000015, -98.4546967

10. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5222015, -98.9732971

11. G A R Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5078011, -98.9858017

12. Bonilla Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5830994, -98.4835968

13. Molvig Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2552900, -98.6145900

14. Hillcrest Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5207000, -99.0006100

15. Garfield Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6622009, -98.5535965

16. Buffalo Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6918983, -98.6853027

17. Sunbeam Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6777992, -98.8407974

18. Burdette Cemetery
Burdette, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7002983, -98.7869034

19. Earlville Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2118988, -98.6091995

20. Altoona Cemetery
Hitchcock, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6108017, -98.4113998

21. New Zion Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2043991, -98.8206024

22. Saint Johns Cemetery
Tulare, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7202988, -98.6600037

23. Virgil Cemetery
Virgil, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2904800, -98.4176700

24. Broadland Catholic Cemetery
Broadland, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5005000, -98.3380800