Arthur "Art" A. Schlimgen, 101, of Rapid City, S.D. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Good Samaritan, St. Martin's Village.

Art was born June 12, 1919, in Parkston, S.D. to Charles and Christine (Faust) Schlimgen. On Art's 7 ^th birthday, his family travelled by train to Rapid City, where his father had taken a position in the Rapid City Municipal Band. He graduated from Rapid City High School and attended South Dakota School of Mines and the University of South Dakota. After leaving Black Hills Packing Company as a travelling salesman, Art began working for Lux Electric, Inc. He became a partner and owner of Lux Electric, Inc., and had a successful business for many years until his retirement.

Art met Iris Lux while both of them were working at Black Hills Packing Company. Their first date was to the ' og Scrapers Ball', on November 20, 1943.   Art married Iris, the love of his life, on June 7, 1947, and they were married for 66 years before Iris passed away in 2014.   They were members of the 39 Dance Club and enjoyed many evenings of dining and dancing. Art was a life time member of the Rapid City Elks Lodge.

Art was a lifelong Catholic and a member of the Immaculate Conception/Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish for over 90 years. Throughout his life, in times of trial and joy and in everyday life, his love for and faith in a loving and gracious God remained strong.

Iris and all of their family were the love of his life. He enjoyed gardening, travelling, watching sports, and spending time with his family. Art will be remembered as a kind, gracious, giving man who loved his family, friends, employees, and all he came in contact with. He lived a loving, peaceful, and joyous life.

Art is survived by his children; Sue Bell, Rick (Patty) Schlimgen, and Robb (Cindy) Schlimgen. His grandchildren; Michael (Kristina) Bell, Christopher Bell, Tiffany (Adam) Bell Rhodes, Samantha (Brett) Johnson,  Stephanie (Justin) Alexander,  Eric Schlimgen, Matthew Schlimgen, and ten great-grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Iris, son Michael, brother Jerry, and son-in-law John Bell.

Christian Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Friday, August 21 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 520 Cathedral Drive, with Rev. Matt Fallgren officiating.

Burial will follow immediately after the service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Rapid City.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Michael Schlimgen Memorial Fund at Black Hills State University. Donations can be sent to 1551 S Kepp Ct, Rapid City, SD 57701.