Dean R. Hamm, 81, of Rapid City, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the Rapid City Regional Hospice House.

He was born on April 1, 1938 in Rapid City to Del and Una (Jensen) Hamm. He grew up in Rapid City with his parents and three siblings; Leo, Ted and Bess. Dean graduated from Rapid City High School in 1956.

Dean married Jill Boughner in Rapid City on May 12, 1964.

He started his career in construction very early in life, eventually becoming an iron worker tradesman with the United Steel Workers Union. Dean was most proud of overseeing the iron work for the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.

A longtime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Elks Club, Dean was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed spending time in the outdoors with family and friends.

Dean is survived by his wife Jill Hamm, son Chris (Bridgette) Hamm and daughter Mindy King, all of Rapid City; grandchildren Taylor, Carson, Madison, Baylie, Alivia, and Kanin; and great-grandson Milo.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ted.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am at Fountain Springs Community Church, 2100 N. Plaza Dr., Rapid City on Wednesday, October 16 with visitation one hour prior.  Interment at Mountain View Cemetery will be at a later date.

A memorial has been established by the family.