Rapid City - Donald Robert Cartney was born October 5, 1937 in Presho, SD and passed on November 30th, 2010 in Rapid City, SD. Don was born to Francis and Frances Cartney, the third of six children. He spent his childhood on a farm near Presho and enjoyed sharing childhood stories with his children and grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. On May 6, 1961, he married the love of his life, RoseAnn Schmitgen in Kennebec, SD. To this union, three children were born: Sharon, Rich, and Tom. Don and RoseAnn moved to Rapid City in 1966 and Don worked as a printer for Nauman Printing, later known as Simpsons Printing until his retirement. Upon retiring, his full-time job became Grandpa. He spent many days taking his grandchildren fishing, watching cartoons, and even helping when they were sick. Family time was very important to Don and his best times were spent camping and hunting with family in the Black Hills. He loved his children and grandchildren very much and some of his most important lessons were taught during a game of cards. Don and RoseAnn have been members of the St. Therese Church since moving to Rapid City Don is survived by his wife: RoseAnn; three children: Sharon (Kevin) Martin, Rich (Laurie) Cartney, and Tom (Amy) Cartney; six grandchildren: Tami (Travis) Aschwege, Adam Cartney, Elisabeth Cartney, Robert Martin, Alex Cartney, and Rebekah Cartney; one brother: Jim (Opal) Cartney; four sisters: Dorothy (John) Morgan, Joan Seachris, Lillian (Larry) Halvorson, and Pat (Wayne) Roe; two great grandsons and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with a Christian Wake Service to follow. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 2 at Church of St. Thrse, the Little Flower with Rev. William Zandri presiding. Burial with military honors by Rushmore VFW 1273 Honor Guard and the South Dakota National Guard will be at 12:00 P.M. at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. A memorial has been established to the Church of St. Thrse, the Little Flower at 532 Adams Street, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701.