Gordon L. Campbell, age 95, a life-long resident of the Black Hills, passed away on April 1, 2017, in Rapid City, SD.

He was born on April 10, 1921, in Lead, SD, to Gordon D. and Gladys (Faulkner) Campbell. In 1939, Gordon graduated from Lead High School. At some time after this, he married Dolores M Pyne of Lead.

Gordon served in the US Army in Europe during World War II, and again in the Army Reserves during the Korean Conflict. Later, he was in the SD National Guard. After returning from the war, he worked for Homestake Mining Company. On July 27, 1959, he married Patricia J. Reichmann in Pierre, SD. They made their home in Lead and later in Spearfish, SD. After 40 years, he retired from Homestake in 1985 as Chief Purchasing Agent in the Supply Department.

Gordon loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed many aspects of the history of the Black Hills and was a member of the Black Hills Historical Society. Most of all, Gordon loved visiting with friends, neighbors, and family over a cup of coffee.

Gordon is survived by his three children: Gary (Shell) Campbell, Oakland, CA; Sue Ann (Ken) Sapp, Whitefish, MT; and Joy (Rick) Redfern, Elko, NV. He also has five grandchildren, Deirdre, Michele, Chad, Clay, and Chris, along with seven great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his sister, Margie, and her four children, Jerry, Barry, Bruce, and Sharon, along with their families.

Services are pending with a Celebration of Life Service to be held at a later date in September in Spearfish. Gordon was well-loved by many and will be missed greatly by all.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish.