Richard Dale Jurgens, 79, of Watertown, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center surrounded by family.
Visitation will be Thursday July 26, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel.
Services will be held at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown on Friday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Carter officiating. Karen Livingston will be the organist.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Full military honors will be conducted by Codington County Post 17 of the American Legion and SD Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard’s grandchildren: Jordan Feyerisen, Jackson Feyerisen, Hunter Kauffman, Katrina Kauffman and Kassi Kauffman.
Active Pallbearers will be Kerry Jurgens, Tony Adolphsen, Mike Jurgens, Arlyn Adolphsen, Alan Jurgens, Richard Adolphsen and Randy Jurgens.
Richard Dale Jurgens was born October 25, 1938 on the family farm near Bruce, SD to Fred and Elsie (Goodroad) Jurgens. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline, SD. Richard attended country grade school and graduated from Estelline High School in 1956. He then went to work for Peter J. Switzer.
In 1958 Richard met his dream come true, Darlene M. Adolphsen, from South Shore at a hamburger diner in Watertown. They were married on June 25, 1961 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Germantown Township.
Richard went to work in 1961 at the Castlewood Elevator. Richard was drafted in the United States Army in December of 1961. He had his basic training in January 1962 at Fort Carson, CO. He was a Military Police Officer in the 5th Infantry Division Mechanized. Later he was transferred to the 5th Army Military Police until he was honorably discharged on December 9, 1963 as SP4. Richard was very proud to have served his country during the Vietnam War.
He returned to work at the Castlewood Elevator and then worked as a manager at the Watertown Elevator. He later became part owner/manager of the Rauville Grain Elevator. Due to his ill health and Dr.’s advice, he sold the elevator and went to work at Fleet Wholesale/Sandvigs Country General as manager. He retired in 2015 from ICAP, 60+ Dining Program, where he prepared and delivered meals.
Richard and Darlene celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2018. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, hunting and fishing, car races and ball games. He also enjoyed listening to country music, dancing, playing cards and dice and putting puzzles together.
Richard is survived by his wife, Darlene; their children, Sheila Feyerisen of Castlewood, Sherman Jurgens of Watertown and Sherise (Shannon) Kauffman of Madison; his sister, Alice (Dave) Schulte of Hillpoint, WI; five grandchildren, Jordan Jackson, Hunter, Katrina and Kassi; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his baby daughter, Nadene; his baby grandson, Spencer Feyerisen; his granddaughter, Katie Feyerisen; his son-in-law, Roy Feyerisen; three brothers, Leroy, Bud and Bob; his sister, Doris Hovey; and his parents, Fred and Elsie.
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Visitation will be Thursday July 26, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel.
Services will be held at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown on Friday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Carter officiating. Karen Livingston will be the organist.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Full military honors will be conducted by Codington County Post 17 of the American Legion and SD Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard’s grandchildren: Jordan Feyerisen, Jackson Feyerisen, Hunter Kauffman, Katrina Kauffman and Kassi Kauffman.
Active Pallbearers will be Kerry Jurgens, Tony Adolphsen, Mike Jurgens, Arlyn Adolphsen, Alan Jurgens, Richard Adolphsen and Randy Jurgens.
Richard Dale Jurgens was born October 25, 1938 on the family farm near Bruce, SD to Fred and Elsie (Goodroad) Jurgens. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline, SD. Richard attended country grade school and graduated from Estelline High School in 1956. He then went to work for Peter J. Switzer.
In 1958 Richard met his dream come true, Darlene M. Adolphsen, from South Shore at a hamburger diner in Watertown. They were married on June 25, 1961 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Germantown Township.
Richard went to work in 1961 at the Castlewood Elevator. Richard was drafted in the United States Army in December of 1961. He had his basic training in January 1962 at Fort Carson, CO. He was a Military Police Officer in the 5th Infantry Division Mechanized. Later he was transferred to the 5th Army Military Police until he was honorably discharged on December 9, 1963 as SP4. Richard was very proud to have served his country during the Vietnam War.
He returned to work at the Castlewood Elevator and then worked as a manager at the Watertown Elevator. He later became part owner/manager of the Rauville Grain Elevator. Due to his ill health and Dr.’s advice, he sold the elevator and went to work at Fleet Wholesale/Sandvigs Country General as manager. He retired in 2015 from ICAP, 60+ Dining Program, where he prepared and delivered meals.
Richard and Darlene celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2018. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, hunting and fishing, car races and ball games. He also enjoyed listening to country music, dancing, playing cards and dice and putting puzzles together.
Richard is survived by his wife, Darlene; their children, Sheila Feyerisen of Castlewood, Sherman Jurgens of Watertown and Sherise (Shannon) Kauffman of Madison; his sister, Alice (Dave) Schulte of Hillpoint, WI; five grandchildren, Jordan Jackson, Hunter, Katrina and Kassi; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his baby daughter, Nadene; his baby grandson, Spencer Feyerisen; his granddaughter, Katie Feyerisen; his son-in-law, Roy Feyerisen; three brothers, Leroy, Bud and Bob; his sister, Doris Hovey; and his parents, Fred and Elsie.
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Richard Dale Jurgens, 79, of Watertown, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center surrounded by family.
Visitation will be Thursday July 26, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel.
Services will be held at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown on Friday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Carter officiating. Karen Livingston will be the organist.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Full military honors will be conducted by Codington County Post 17 of the American Legion and SD Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard’s grandchildren: Jordan Feyerisen, Jackson Feyerisen, Hunter Kauffman, Katrina Kauffman and Kassi Kauffman.
Active Pallbearers will be Kerry Jurgens, Tony Adolphsen, Mike Jurgens, Arlyn Adolphsen, Alan Jurgens, Richard Adolphsen and Randy Jurgens.
Richard Dale Jurgens was born October 25, 1938 on the family farm near Bruce, SD to Fred and Elsie (Goodroad) Jurgens. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline, SD. Richard attended country grade school and graduated from Estelline High School in 1956. He then went to work for Peter J. Switzer.
In 1958 Richard met his dream come true, Darlene M. Adolphsen, from South Shore at a hamburger diner in Watertown. They were married on June 25, 1961 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Germantown Township.
Richard went to work in 1961 at the Castlewood Elevator. Richard was drafted in the United States Army in December of 1961. He had his basic training in January 1962 at Fort Carson, CO. He was a Military Police Officer in the 5th Infantry Division Mechanized. Later he was transferred to the 5th Army Military Police until he was honorably discharged on December 9, 1963 as SP4. Richard was very proud to have served his country during the Vietnam War.
He returned to work at the Castlewood Elevator and then worked as a manager at the Watertown Elevator. He later became part owner/manager of the Rauville Grain Elevator. Due to his ill health and Dr.’s advice, he sold the elevator and went to work at Fleet Wholesale/Sandvigs Country General as manager. He retired in 2015 from ICAP, 60+ Dining Program, where he prepared and delivered meals.
Richard and Darlene celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2018. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, hunting and fishing, car races and ball games. He also enjoyed listening to country music, dancing, playing cards and dice and putting puzzles together.
Richard is survived by his wife, Darlene; their children, Sheila Feyerisen of Castlewood, Sherman Jurgens of Watertown and Sherise (Shannon) Kauffman of Madison; his sister, Alice (Dave) Schulte of Hillpoint, WI; five grandchildren, Jordan Jackson, Hunter, Katrina and Kassi; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his baby daughter, Nadene; his baby grandson, Spencer Feyerisen; his granddaughter, Katie Feyerisen; his son-in-law, Roy Feyerisen; three brothers, Leroy, Bud and Bob; his sister, Doris Hovey; and his parents, Fred and Elsie.
- Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel
Visitation will be Thursday July 26, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel.
Services will be held at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown on Friday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Carter officiating. Karen Livingston will be the organist.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Full military honors will be conducted by Codington County Post 17 of the American Legion and SD Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard’s grandchildren: Jordan Feyerisen, Jackson Feyerisen, Hunter Kauffman, Katrina Kauffman and Kassi Kauffman.
Active Pallbearers will be Kerry Jurgens, Tony Adolphsen, Mike Jurgens, Arlyn Adolphsen, Alan Jurgens, Richard Adolphsen and Randy Jurgens.
Richard Dale Jurgens was born October 25, 1938 on the family farm near Bruce, SD to Fred and Elsie (Goodroad) Jurgens. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline, SD. Richard attended country grade school and graduated from Estelline High School in 1956. He then went to work for Peter J. Switzer.
In 1958 Richard met his dream come true, Darlene M. Adolphsen, from South Shore at a hamburger diner in Watertown. They were married on June 25, 1961 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Germantown Township.
Richard went to work in 1961 at the Castlewood Elevator. Richard was drafted in the United States Army in December of 1961. He had his basic training in January 1962 at Fort Carson, CO. He was a Military Police Officer in the 5th Infantry Division Mechanized. Later he was transferred to the 5th Army Military Police until he was honorably discharged on December 9, 1963 as SP4. Richard was very proud to have served his country during the Vietnam War.
He returned to work at the Castlewood Elevator and then worked as a manager at the Watertown Elevator. He later became part owner/manager of the Rauville Grain Elevator. Due to his ill health and Dr.’s advice, he sold the elevator and went to work at Fleet Wholesale/Sandvigs Country General as manager. He retired in 2015 from ICAP, 60+ Dining Program, where he prepared and delivered meals.
Richard and Darlene celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2018. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, hunting and fishing, car races and ball games. He also enjoyed listening to country music, dancing, playing cards and dice and putting puzzles together.
Richard is survived by his wife, Darlene; their children, Sheila Feyerisen of Castlewood, Sherman Jurgens of Watertown and Sherise (Shannon) Kauffman of Madison; his sister, Alice (Dave) Schulte of Hillpoint, WI; five grandchildren, Jordan Jackson, Hunter, Katrina and Kassi; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his baby daughter, Nadene; his baby grandson, Spencer Feyerisen; his granddaughter, Katie Feyerisen; his son-in-law, Roy Feyerisen; three brothers, Leroy, Bud and Bob; his sister, Doris Hovey; and his parents, Fred and Elsie.
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