Jack Richards | June 6, 1931 - January 13, 2022
Obituaries-Pierre / Posted Jan 18, 2022 | 5:26 AM / 376 views
Jack Richards, age 90, of Murdo died January 13 2022, at home surrounded by family.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 18th from 4:00pm until 6:00pm, with a prayer service beginning at 6:00pm at the Methodist Church in Murdo. Jack’s funeral will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 19th at the church, with burial to follow at Murdo Cemetery. The funeral can be viewed here:
Jack was born June 6, 1931, at home on the family farm. He was born to John “Jack” Richards and Maggie (Murer) Richards.
Jack worked on the farm with his father and his grandfather James. His father came ill and was thinking he was going to have to “sell the place” Jack said no you won’t! His parents had to move to town due to his father’s health issues. So, Jack quit high school and took over. He always found pleasure in taking his team of horses past the school yard full of kids and waving on his way by.
On April 10, 1959, Jack was married to Beverley Rada. To this union, 2 children were born Jacquie in 1960 and Gary in 1962.
Jack remained living on the family farm with his family until 1976 when he moved to Murdo. Jack went to work for the Jones County Highway Department and continued to operate the farm & ranch. Jack retired from the county in 1996. He sold his last cows around 2004 and began to rent it out for many years. This 100 year farm has made its way back into family operation with his grandson Paul and his family. Jack retired from the County in 1996.
Jack loved the farm and the animals. He especially took pride in the fact that he had helped take care of many nieces, nephews, and children of family friends. Jack always had a special place in his heart for kids. Jack said there was always room for one more child!
Jack had one of the biggest hearts and one of the most giving men there were. He was always the first to jump at helping ANYONE with ANYTHING. The last few months had been very trying. He appreciated every little bit of help from all the wonderful family and friends he had. He always said he was so lucky to have a such a wonderful family. He was so blessed to be able to make a final trip to farm few days prior to passing. He said that was the “Best Day Ever.”
Grateful for having shared his life is his daughter Jacquie (Ray) Erikson, 2 sisters Violet Vollmer, and Dorothy Stickler. Sister-in-laws and brothers-in-law JoAnn (Louis) Karstetter, Merle (Vicki) Rada, Diana (Gordon) Koch, Butch (Sharlene) Rada, Patricia Elrod, Judy Rada, and Kenneth Stolley 2 Grandson John Erikson and Paul (LaTonya) Erikson. 6 Great Grand Children Bridger, Titan, James, Eleanor, Jaxon and Trig.
Preceding him in death is his parents, his wife and son, his sister Rose (Simon) Elrod his brothers Jim, Dave (Linda), and Billy.
