Richard Schulte
April 21, 1928 ~ December 18, 2021
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Richard Schulte, 93, of Orient, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Faulkton Area Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Orient with Father Randy Phillips presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2021 at the church with visitation one-hour prior.
Richard Martin Schulte was born April 21, 1928 to Stephen and Lena (Boeckman) in a granary on the homestead while the house was being built. He graduated with honors from Orient High School. Following graduation he worked for Boeing Airlines in California for a short time, then returned to the farm due to the age and health of his father.
Richard married Katherine Keller in 1956. He had a great passion for farming and dedicated his life to God, his family, the farm and his Hereford cows. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph’s parish in Orient his entire life and walked to mass daily as a child to be an altar server. In his later years, when he was no longer able to attend weekly mass, he faithfully attended mass twice daily on EWTN. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served on the Orient Cenex Board and the Orient Township Board for more than 20 years. He sang at weddings and funerals in his younger years. He loved to play cards and tell jokes, and he was an avid reader and loved to tell stories from the past to anyone who would listen.
Richard is survived by his wife, Katherine, of 65 years; sister, Rita Conard, Richardson, TX; his 10 children: Steve (Mary Jung), Orient, Matt (Joann), Orient, Mark (Jil), Orient, Pat (LeAnn), Redfield, Dan (Lori), Kearney, NE, Mike (Raynette), Watertown, Tom (Jean), Goodhue, MN, John (Dona), Derby, KS, Luke (Jennifer), Sioux Falls, and Julie (Matt) Dally, Sioux Falls; 30 grandchildren: Jill Schatz, Joseph (Jill) Schulte, Father Jeffrey Schulte, Reece Schulte, Tate Schulte, Faith Schulte, Carter Schulte, Spencer Schulte, Kayla (Andrew) DeSaer, Melissa (Danny) Dunagan, April Schulte, Brittany (Cody) Kissel, Morgan Schulte, Connor Schulte, Tessa Schulte, Tracy (Corey) Larson, Cassie (Ryan) Heiser, Michaela Schulte (Tommy Whitley), Isaac Schulte, Grace Schulte, Claire Schulte, Todd Schulte, Tyler (Gabrielle) Schulte, Katelyn Schulte, Kaycee Schulte, Landon Schulte, Preston Schulte, Maren Schulte, Andrew Dally, and Ethan Dally; 15 great grandchildren: Brighton Schatz, Allison Schatz, Gabriella Schulte, Sutton Schulte, Oaklyn Schulte, Hadley Dunagan, Colin Kissel, Maela Kissel, Jace Schulte, Ayricka Schulte, Caleb Larson, Wyatt Schulte, Piper Whitley, TJ Whitley and Ella Rose Whitley; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Lena Schulte and his sisters: Josephine Muth, Madelyn Schulte, Monica Kastens and Mary Ann Jacobsen.
Memorials will be directed to Orient/Polo Knights of Columbus, 17071 355th Ave, Orient, SD 57467, SD Right to Life, 1107 Mt Rushmore Rd #1b, Rapid City, SD 57701, Perpetual Adoration Sisters, 506 N Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
The family would like to thank Faulkton Area Medical Center staff for the excellent care Richard received there.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Richard’s arrangements.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy’s d all of the Schulte family. May they bring you all comfort and peace. In Deepest Sympathy,
So sorry to hear this news. I remember Kathy and Richard so well, and many of their children. May God Bless this family with peace, love and strength as they grieve this loss.
Oh Holy Night. Richard sang it for many years in our church on Christmas Eve. Every time I hear that song, I think of him. Kathy & family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
So very sorry for your families loss. May you all find peace..
We are so sorry for your loss, Richard and your family has always been a good neighbor and friend.
May God Bless You in this time of loss.
Don and Nancy Hansen and Family.
Julie ,
Love and sympathy go out to you and to your family. His was a long life well lived!. So glad that your boys knew him. The memories of time spent on the farm with Grandpa will be precious forever!!
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Love has no age, no limit; and no death!”
Mike and family, I'm sorry for your loss. I found age doesn't matter, he's still Dad. I focused on how blessed I was for all the years my parents were in my life. Your dad's faith was strong and he knew where he was going. I'm praying for comfort and peace for all your family as Our Father welcomes him home. God bless the Schulte family.
My sympathies in the passing of Richard…I have many great memories of him. Prayers to the Schulte family…he has blessed this world with all the memories he has created with you🙏🏻
Richard was a special person as I grew up in Orient. The family was and is a special neighbor to my family. I have many wonderful memories growing up with the family as my neighbor. My children and I always look forward to visiting the Schulte's when we are back for a visit. Thinking of your family always and know his faith in Church and God will help.
We are remembering you all in our prayers. Our deepest condolences and sympathy as you remember Richard. May he and all the faithful departed rest in peace.
Kathy & family…Keeping you all in my thoughts and sending prayers for peace and comfort….so sorry for your loss! It's never easy, no matter the age, to lose a loved one. Hold your memories close and celebrate the amazing legacy you and Richard created. God Bless!
Kathy and family:
We extend our sympathy to your family. Cherish the memories!
thoughts and prayers to you and your family in this time of loss may god bless you all you are in our prayers
Kathy, we are so sorry for your loss. Loosing a loved one is hard, especially this time of the year. May God comfort you and give you strength. Cherish the memories and share them with your family. God Bless you and your family.
Thoughts and Prayers to the Schulte Family! —- Co-worker with Luke at Thompson Electric.
Sorry to hear of Richards passing, may the peace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continue to be there as you remember him and until we see our loved ones again.