RAPID CITY- Don Harsma, 71, died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Ft. Meade Medical Facility. Don was born January 11, 1942 in a farm outside of Tea, SD to Gerald and Bertha (Vanderziel) Harsma. He grew up in Humboldt, SD and graduated from Humboldt High School. He enlisted into the U.S. Army National Guard on February 16, 1964 and was honorably discharged on November 24, 1969. He served during the Vietnam War. During his service he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal. He married Mary Kathryn Brayton in 1964 in Alexandria, SD. To this union six children were born: Joel, Julie, Mike, Mark, Kim, and Chris. Don spent his career managing building centers. He enjoyed fixing things, snowmobiling, camping with his children, attending many grandchildren events, and liked going to Deadwood. He was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and this was passed on to his children and grandchildren. Don was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was loyal and loved his time spent with his family. His life was his kids and grandkids and he had the ultimate definition of "heart of gold." He will be remembered for being loving, unselfish, and hardworking. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter and wife, Mary. Survivors include six children: Joel (Anna Marie) Harsma, Rapid City; Julie (Pat) Urbaniak, Sturgis; Mike (Lisa) Harsma, Pierre; Mark (Kristi) Harsma, Pierre; Kim (Jasen) Wilkins, Sturgis; and Chris (Shiloe) Harsma, Madison; two brothers: Richard Harsma, Indianapolis; Jim (Evelyn) Harsma, Sioux Falls; one sister, Dorothy (Cam) Raue, Piedmont; brother in law, Richard Brayton; 13 grandchildren; and special friend, Jo Denind, Rapid City. Visitation will be from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with a Christian Wake Service following at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 13, at St. Therese Catholic Church with Rev. William Zandri presiding. Interment with military honors provided by the Rushmore VFW Post 1273 and the South Dakota National Guard will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.