Harold Adkins, 85 of Sturgis, passed away on October 31, 2013 at the Fort Meade Veterans Hospice Unit with his loving family by his side. Our dad has peacefully left this earth to be greeted into the arms of Jesus and to reunite with his beautiful bride of 65 years.

Harold Caswell Adkins was born on September 9, 1928 to Harvey and Stella (Stanton) Adkins of Alexandria, SD. He attended school there and was united in marriage to the love of his life Donna Kies on September 29, 1946 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Harold entered the United States Army in October 1946 with the airborne unit stationed in Japan, and was honorably discharged in November of 1948. The family later moved to Lead where Harold worked at Homestake Mining Company for 20 plus years starting as a laborer, then promoted to Underground Foreman.

Harold left behind with all his love and beautiful memories, five children, one son, William (Joanne) Adkins of Cody, WY, four daughters; Norma (David) Tesch of Sturgis, Connie (Paul) Kindsfater of Belle Fourche, Susan (Tim) Pinske of Fulton, SD and Laurie Adkins and special friend Shane Heydon of Galena, SD, 15 grandchildren; Shelly, Corrie, Michael, Kass, Jered, Roy, Hilary, Erin, Josh, Meghan, Caitlin, Heath, Alisha, Kristie, Chad; 23 ½ great-grandchildren and his sister, Opal (Alan) Terveen of Emery, SD.

Harold was preceded in death by his precious wife, Donna, brothers, Bob and Lawrence and granddaughter, Amy.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis with Pastor Henrique Fleming officiating, followed by a fellowship in the church basement to celebrate Harold's Life. Burial with military honors will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.

In respect for our dad's wishes, he will be cremated.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels & Crematory Service of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.