Richard Sass, 84, Rapid City, SD died Sunday, April 15, 2012 in Yankton, SD.
Richard was born December 5, 1927 to Paul and Anastasia Sass in Webster, SD. He married Patricia Seck on October 25, 1951 in Webster, the couple moved to the Black Hills area the following year. Richard worked the first two years for Black Hills Power Company in Rapid City, before moving to Lead, where he went to work for Homestake Mining Company as an electrician until September 1978. Richard and Pat then moved to moved to Mankato, MN, where he started working for MSHA as a mine inspector. He later transferred to Pikeville, KY, and then on to Bismarck, ND, retiring in 1993. Richard enjoyed flying his own airplane and fixing anything that was broken.
He is survived by his children; Richard (Marilyn) Sass, Wheatland, WY, Larry Sass, Phoenix, AZ, Karen (John) Isaak, Central City, SD, Patti (Glen) Loken, St. Paul, MN, Sherry (Rick) Charter, Lead, SD; grandchildren; Travis Sass, Tracy Sass, Shelly Sass, Whitney Mattson, Kesha Nelson, Erin Loken, Luke Loken, Justin Charter, Jordon Charter, eight great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and a brother, Raymond Sass.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, sister, Dorothy Keintz and his parents.
Visitation for Richard will be 6:00-7:00 PM Thursday, April 19, 2012 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lead, followed by a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Friday, April 20, 2012 at St. Patrick's. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery near Deadwood.