Dick Van Heuvelen 75 of Rapid City passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home in Rapid City.

Dick was born in Lead/Deadwood, South Dakota March 14, 1949.  He was raised by his mother Evelynn Heidepriem and Virgil "Doc" Van Heuvelen.  He married Shirley Hudson, the love of his life, on June 16, 1973. They raised four beautiful children, with Shirley at the lead, Charles, Donna, Madeline and George at their home on Fairview Street, that was remodeled by Craig Reiner and himself.  The Van Heuvelen family was unique in their own right and they enjoyed many years and countless laughs at the Fairview house, with an "open door" policy, welcomed friends created memories that have lasted a lifetime.

Dick was a man who did things his way. Those who know him well, know exactly what we are saying. Courageous, zealous, outspoken, there was never a dull moment in his presence. His friends span far and wide and they loved him for him. Jess Lukens was his tried-and-true brother and the Van Heuvelen's give our upmost respect to their friendship and all others that have stuck by his side during his lifetime.

He has a true passion for fishing, and he found peace being out in the Black Hills. His love for his cats was something out of this world and he was thankful for each of them. Dick truly had a heart of gold and would go to great lengths to share his love and support in his later years.

Dick faced and battled liver cancer head on for the past year and passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving children.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Evelynn and Doc.

Dick is survived by the greatest gifts, Charles VanHeuvelen and Wende Nossaman, Donna Van Heuvelen, Madeline Van Heuvelen, George Van Heuvelen, Mandy Van Heuvelen, Autum Robinson, Hudson Van Heuvelen, Maisy Van Heuvelen, and Lebert Robinson.

Psalm 116:15: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."

Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2025 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.