Richard J. Hillestad, 86

Richard J. Hillestad, 86

Richard J. Hillestad, 86, of Garretson, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Sept 20, 2024, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Garretson. Burial was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery in Garretson.

Richard is survived by his wife Virginia; daughters, Theresa Schafer, Sioux Falls, Pam (Mark) Braa, Garretson, Sheila (Jeff) Martens, Hartford, and Julie (Robert) Apodaca, Wright, Wyo.; son, Craig (Faye) Hillestad, Sioux Falls; daughter-in-law, Angie Hillestad, Rochester Minn.; grandchildren, Eric (Hattie), Jay, Lea (Felix), Naomi (Edward), Abby (Matt), Jake (Jaci), Kari (Kent), Ben (Miriam), Nick (Stephanie), Lee (Kassie), Andrew, Shelby, Shawn, Charlie, Falecha (Justin), and Dorane (Dan); and38 great grandchildren.

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