RICHARD E. NEWLAND Richard Earl Newland, 83 of Rapid City died Friday July 17, 2009 at Rapid City Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born June 8, 1926 in Gettysburg, SD to Earl and Lois (Bacon) Newland. He attended school in Gettysburg until he was seventeen. He entered into the U.S. Army in December of 1944 and was sent to Biloxi, MS for his basic training. He served the remaining time in the Army in Paris, France and was discharged in August 1946. He returned to Gettysburg where he married Phyllis Jean Larson on March 8, 1948 in Aberdeen, SD. Dick began his career with the United States Postal Service in 1947 in Gettysburg, SD. He also served his community as the Gettysburg City Auditor. He transferred to Mobridge, SD in 1973 where he retired as Postmaster in January of 1985. After retirement Dick and Phyllis moved to Rapid City, SD. They traveled south during the winter months for more than 15 years. Richard was a member of the Gettysburg Golf and Gun Club, Mobridge Country Club, the American Legion, VFW, Rapid City Elks, Rapid City Trap Club and other organizations. Richard enjoyed anything that involved hunting, fishing, gardening, and golf. After retirement, Dick spent many hours crafting furniture and keepsakes for his many friends and family. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Phyllis, son Joel (Karen) Newland, Spokane, WA, and daughters, Juli (Harold) Doerr and Carole (Dennis) Jaeger both of Rapid City, SD and Sue (Joseph) Kachnic , Longmont, CO. His grandchildren are Bill (Cori) Newland, Kati (Kenneth) Carlson, Mike, Kyle and Kristen Doerr, Lauren, Michelle and Brett Jaeger, and great-grandsons, Bransen and Bryce Newland. He was preceeded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother and grandsons Ricky and Randy Newland. Visitation will be from 5 pm to 7 pm, with a 7 pm prayer service, Tuesday, July 21st, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 22nd at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial with military honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post 1273 and the South Dakota Army National Guard will be 2:30 pm at Black Hills National Cemetery. A memorial has been established in memory of Richard at Calvary Lutheran Church. An online guestbook is available at www.osheimschmidt.com