Rapid City - Donald W. Thompson, 78, Rapid City, died February 26, 2011 at his residence. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1953. Survivors include his children, Donnie Jr., David, Debbie and Barbara Jean; three brothers, Herbert Bucholtz, Mitchell Kenny Thompson, Denver, Colorado and Marvin Thompson, DeSmet; five sisters, Helen Oehlerking, Deluth,Minnesota, Fran Peterson, Woonsocket, Joyce Yotter, Custer, Ardis Meyer and Jan Dailey both of Hill City, seven grandchildren; one great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Lyle and Keith and one son, Michael. Memorial services and inurnment will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 8, 2011 with Military Honors by the Rushmore VFW Post 1273 Honor Guard and the South Dakota National Guard at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD. Memorial contributions can be sent to 80 Williams Street, Deadwood, South Dakota 57732.