Rapid City – Verlin Elmer Richardt, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Rapid City Regional Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Verlin was born October 23, 1932 to Elmer and Hilma (Swanson) Richardt in their home in Summit, SD.

Verlin was drafted into the United States Army on March 27, 1953 during the Korean War. He was stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA in the infantry unit. Verlin was honorably discharged on March 25, 1955 and then served 8 years in United States Army Reserve. Verlin then moved to Minneapolis, MN where he worked on the railroad. In 1955 he met the love of his life, Phyllis Barbara Schulz in Minneapolis. They were married September 1, 1956 in Waubay, SD. They eventually moved to Rapid City in 1961, there they raised their four children.

Verlin worked for MDU for 33 and half years and retired in 1994.

Verlin and Phyllis enjoyed many years traveling the U.S. and snowbirding in Arizona. Some of their most enjoyable times were watching their grandchildren's activities (which they rarely missed).

He is survived by his children: son Scott (Carla) Richardt of Rapid City, daughter Kristi (Darcy) Paluch of Rapid City, daughter LeAnn (Jan) Remily of Black Hawk, and son Jeffrey (Virginia) Richardt of Rapid City; grandchildren: Erica (Steven), Erin, Brandon, Corey, Morgan (Jordan), Presli, Brooke, Joshua, Madison, Leah, Isabelle; great-grandchildren: Rylee, Elliott,  Paisli, Poppi, and baby girl Murphy; sister Doreen Johnson of Watertown, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Verlin is preceded in death by his wife Phyllis of 60 years, parents Elmer and Hilma Richardt, sisters: Bernice (Laverne) Holscher, Marilyn (Howard) Zubke, brother Darwin Richardt; infant twin sons: Brent and Blaine Richardt, and an infant daughter.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, August 13 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Rapid City.

Burial at 2:00 pm Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with full Military Honors.