Littleton, Colorado - Fred H. Schwalm, 96, Littleton, CO and formerly of Rapid City, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the Littleton Adventist Hospital. Fred Henry Schwalm was born June 26, 1916, on a farm north of Midland, SD to William O. and Christina Schwalm. Fred attended country school near the home farm until fourth grade, when the family moved to Midland. He graduated from Midland High School in 1934. Fred married Malinda Dale on July 19, 1937. They lived in Midland and worked at various employments until 1940, when they moved to Rochford, SD. In 1942 they moved to Rapid City working at various jobs. In 1944 Fred began doing contract trucking based in Rapid City until 1949. After several other employments in Rapid City he began work with Montana Dakota Utilities in 1952, from which he retired in 1981. Fred and Malinda celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2007. After Min's death in 2009, Fred continued to live in his Rapid City home until September of 2011 when he moved to an assisted living facility in Greenwood Village, CO. He remained there until his death on September 4, 2012. They have been long-time active members of Calvary and Trinity Lutheran Churches, serving as custodian and on many committees and boards as well as on special mission projects and outreaches. They frequently hosted numerous missionaries and Christian workers in their home. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Min, parents, and brothers Ira, Ray, Ben, and Arthur as well as sisters Merle (Milo) Freeman, and Dorothy (Vern) Carpenter. He is survived by his son Clair (Virginia), Park Rapids, MN, daughter Karen (Allan) Taylor, Aurora, CO, 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, special friends: Connie and Gary Hunsaker, Hermosa, and many nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm Sunday, September 9, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, 2700 Jackson Boulevard. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday, September 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 402 Kansas City Street, with Rev. Wilbur Holz and Rev. LeRoy Flagstad officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Rapid City. Memorials may be directed to the Cornerstone Rescue Mission.