WYNOT — Richard Joseph Pinkelman, 82, Wynot, died Jan. 13, 2024, at Arbor Care Center, Hartington.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Jan. 17, at 10:30 a.m., at Holy Family (Sts. Peter & Paul) Catholic Church, Bow Valley, with Rev. Jim Keiter officiating.

Burial will be at Sts. Philip & James cemetery, St. James.

Pallbearers will be Brian Pinkelman, Dennis Pinkelman, Doug Pinkelman, Eric Pinkelman, Amy Newsam and David Newsam.

Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

Visitation and a vigil service were Tuesday, at church, and will continue Wednesday, one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.

Richard Joseph was born Dec. 5, 1941, in Yankton, S.D., to Lawrence and Mary C. (Imoehl) Pinkelman. He attended elementary school through the eighth grade in St. James and graduated from Cedar Catholic High School, Hartington. Following highschool, he started his career as a truck driver. After his brother James’ sudden death, he took the family farm over full time. He married Mary Rose Moser Sept. 11, 1971, in Bow Valley, where they enjoyed 51 years of marriage until her passing.

Richard and Mary Rose were the proud parents of five children – Brian, Dennis, Doug, Eric and Amy. Richard was a member of Holy Family, after the closing of St. Phillips and James Catholic Church.

He and Mary Rose enjoyed bowling, cards, and bible study. Richard loved playing and watching baseball. Horseshoes was also a favorite pastime. Family time and working on the farm was always cherished by Richard and Mary Rose. Everyone enjoyed his sense of humor and his smile.

Richard is survived by his five children, Brian (Ashley) Pinkelman, Vermillion, S.D.; Dennis (Joy) Pinkelman, St. Joseph, Mo.; Doug (Tracy) Pinkelman, Wynot; Eric (Nikki) Pinkelman, Hartington; Amy (David) Newsam, Hartington; 21 grandchildren, Shaun (Lazliana), Darin, Logan, Brooklynn, Jade; Emma, Tessa, Lea, Wade; Wes, Josh, Alex, Zach; Addison, Taylor, Mya, Derik; Katelyn, Mason, Grayson and Abigail; and a sister, Helen Pinkelman, Wynot.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Pinkelman; wife, Mary Rose, March 7, 2023, at the age of 70; a brother, James Pinkelman.