Milton R. Flaig RAPID CITY -- Milton R. Flaig, fondly called Milty, 81, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at Rapid City Regional Hospital with family by his side. Milty was born June 21, 1927, in Mott, ND to David and Ida (Hirsch) Flaig. He grew up in Isabel. As a teenager he helped with farming outside of Isabel. He joined the U.S. Army in October 1945, serving his country faithfully. On his return he went to work for the South Dakota State Highway Department. Milton married his childhood sweetheart Dorothy Heck on Oct. 26, 1947. They were married for nearly 60 years. The couple lived in various areas and settled in Rapid City. He and his father David started building homes and were later joined by Harold, Milton's older brother. They formed Flaig Construction and built hundreds of homes in the Rapid City area. Over the years, numerous family members learned from Milty's carpentry expertise and work ethic. After many years of building, Milton retired from building and moved to Nevada. There, he worked for another eight years with his sons in the sign business. In 1995, he and Dorothy moved to Lorenzo, NE, where they enjoyed gardening and helping with their daughters craft business. He also helped with the building of custom homes with his son in law Barry who had learned the craft from Milton. In 2003, they moved back to Rapid City to finally retire from working. The union of Milton and Dorothy was blessed with four children: Deb and Fred Wyss of Rapid City, Mike and Bobbie Flaig of Las Vegas, Steve and Vicki Flaig of St. George, and Karla and Barry Hannant of Mexico City. He was a very special Grandpa to Dan and Julie Wyss, Kristi and Richard Woodworth, Kari and Cory Trapp, Randi, Rohne and Emil Flaig, Jessica Carter, Chris and Tara Flaig, Britney Clayton, Heather and Zak Suter, Tarver and Tara Hannant, Justin and Ashley Hannant. He was a great inspiration and example for these 12 grandkids and their spouses. Watching them grow into adults and starting families was one of his greatest joys in later life. He had 18 great-grandkids that adored him. He is survived by his three sisters, Vivian Dittmer, Gall Johnson and Donna Henscher and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his brothers, Harold and David; his sister, Sylvia; and his parents, David and Ida Flaig. A memorial will be established. An online guestbook is available at www.osheimschmidt.com