Dick Almond, 88, of Parker, SD, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved him dearly.
Here is what we wish the world to know of Dick.
Dick's story began in 1937, and unfolded across the years that followed.
Dick spent his working life as ['his brother-in-law'] and held deeply to the Baptist faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
What is held in faith is rarely lost.
Dick Almond, 88 of Parker, passed away on April 12, 2026 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Parker First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, April 17, 2026 at the church. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.Frederic Richard "Dick" Almond was born July 24th, 1937 at home on the farm outside Parker to Alvin and Vera (Menholdt) Almond. He grew up and attended school in Parker. After graduating in 1955, Dick joined the Coast guard and served in active duty until 1959.While stationed in Vicksburg, MS he met and married Ann Rush on October 18, 1959. After they were married they moved to Parker. To this union two daughters were born Lynn and Sena.He worked for his brother-in-law, Calvin Schmidt in construction until going out on his own in 1990. He enjoyed building and working on many homes in Parker and the surrounding area. Dick also enjoyed creating stained glass windows and attending car shows in his 1955 Ford Crown Victoria.Dick will be missed. He has survived by his wife of 66 years Ann, daughter Lynn Butler of Arvada, Colorado and Sena (Scott) Dover of Sioux Falls, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dick is proceeded and death by his parents, a sister Phyllis, and a brother Alvin.
