Richard VanOverschelde, age 84, of Huron, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron after a three year battle with Lung Cancer. His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Welter Funeral Home with burial to follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 4-6 PM on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Welter Funeral Home.

Richard J. VanOverschelde was born on March 23, 1937 in Mitchell, SD to parents Joseph and Gladys (Phelps) VanOverschelde. He grew up in the Letcher area and farmed until 1968. Richard then moved to Huron and became a welder, working at Huron Tank and Culvert and Huron Manufacturing.

Richard married Iona Hartman on August 3, 1960, to this union, 4 children were born. Iona passed away in 1982. Richard married Glenda Horsley in Huron on May 12, 1984 and had one child.

Richard enjoyed going to races and attending his grandchildren's events. He liked to go to auctions and collect many items, including hats. He loved Ford cars. He always had a soft spot for animals, especially his dog, Spike. Richard was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Huron.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Iona; his brothers, Joe, Leo, and Frank in infancy; and his sister, Rita Gates.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda of Huron; his children, Steve (Deb) VanOverschelde of Cavour, Darwin VanOverschelde of Huron, Wanda (Samuel) Rasco of Huron, Alan (Nikki) VanOverschelde of Huron, and Crystal VanOverschelde of Huron; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; brother Ray (Pam) VanOverschelde of Mitchell and sister Ann VanOverschelde of Huron; brothers-in-law, Lynn Horsley of Wessington Springs, Lyle Horsley of Huron, and Gene Gates of Pierre; sisters-in-law, Peggy VanOverschelde and Donna VanOverschelde, both of Mitchell; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.