Danny P. Purpur, 55, of Rapid City died on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Danny was born on December 17, 1963 to Kenneth and Darlyne (Black) Purpur in Rapid City.

He grew up in Rapid City attending Kibben Kuster School and Black Hills Workshop.

Danny enjoyed time with family and life was always an adventure.

Danny liked to give hugs like his Dad. You received a hug from him if he thought you were deserving, but most were.

He is survived by his mother, Darlyne Purpur, Rapid City, his brother, David Purpur, Rapid City and his sister, Peggy (Purpur) Namanny, brother in law, Kim Namanny, niece, Alicia Namanny, great niece, Mercedez Ortega, niece, Mariah Namanny, nephew in law, David Raigosa, great nephew, Damian Raigosa, great niece, Daija Raigosa, all of Colorado Brighton, CO and his (nieces and Nephews).

Danny was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth in 2011.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 1:00pm until 4:00pm on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Black Hills Works administration building (3650 Range Rd) with a Celebration of Life service at 2:00pm.

Inurnment of his ashes will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established to Black Hills Works.

Friends may sign his online guest register at www.osheimschmidt.com.

at Black Hills National Cemetery.