PIERRE, SD – Darrel Lintvedt, 94, of Pierre, SD and formerly of Presho, SD died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Edgewood Senior Living in Pierre.
Funeral service will be 10:30am on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Vivian Lutheran Church in Vivian, SD. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will be in the Vivian Cemetery.
Darrel Lintvedt was born to Oscar & Marie Lintvedt on September 1, 1930. He was the youngest of 10 children. The family lived north of Vivian surrounded by many relatives until Darrel was the age of 6. Then they moved to the present day Lintvedt farm 5 miles east of Vivian. Darrel resided on that farm for 83 years until his final move to Edgewood Assisted Living in Pierre.
Darrel attended a one-room country school through the 8th grade and then went on to graduate from Vivian High School in 1948. He entered the Navy the same year and served 1 year of active duty aboard the Valley Forge Aircraft Carrier. He served 6 more years in the Naval reserve. Darrel loved the Navy and would have served longer; however, a family death required him to return home to take over the family farm at the age of 20.
Darrel met his future wife, Mary Lou Moore at one of the notorious Vivian dances. They married in October, 1952. Together they raised 5 children Brian, Laurie, Todd, Mark & Darla. Darrel supported his family by farming, ranching and trucking. His strong work ethic provided a stable home with many happy memories.
Darrel and Mary Lou continued to love dancing for 58 years until Mary Lou’s death in 2010. Soon after, Darrel shared his love of travel and social engagements with Eunice Hullinger until her death in 2018.
Darrel cherished his friendships and experiences of his life-long community of Vivian. He continued to make more friends and enjoy life at Edgewood in Pierre.
Darrel is survived by 5 children, Brian (Michelle) Lintvedt, Laurie (Monte) Lucas, Todd (Kristi) Lintvedt, Mark Lintvedt, Darla (Phil) Jorgenson; 16 grandchildren, Chris, Amber, Nikki, Drew, Jenna, Kara, Kate, Gavin, Logan, Chloe, Cassie, Rachel, Robbie, Whitney, Nate, Emily; 18 great-grandchildren, Aubri, Tyler, Emma, Paige, Alec, Soren, Avery, Carter, Camden, Noah, Isaac, Lydia, Lucas, Kinley, Brianna, Austin, Leon, Lucy; sister, Bernice Rice (99 years old); sister-in-law, Bernice Moore; brother-in-law, Terry (Kay) Moore and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou; significant other, Eunice Hullinger; grandson, Ryan; parents, Oscar and Marie; siblings, Kora, Melvin, Iola, Norman, Almina, Delphine, Elnora and Arlene.
The Lintvedt family would like to thank the Edgewood staff for their loving attention and friendship showered on Darrel and to the Avera Hospice staff for their care and support.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Isburg Funeral Chapel of Pierre.
