Daniel "Dan" Olinger

Dates

November 2, 1949 - January 7, 2025

Obituary

Daniel "Dan" Olinger, 75, of Alexandria, SD, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 11, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Emery. Burial will be at St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7:00 PM at St. Martin’s Catholic Church with a 6:30 PM prayer service.

Daniel Edward Olinger was born November 2, 1949, to Anthony and Eleanor (Donovan) Olinger in Mitchell, SD. He grew up on the family farm in Emery with his eight siblings.

Dan loved the 11 years he and Ruth shared, and loved his family dearly. Dan was always ready to lend a helping hand to others.

Dan loved farming and raising cattle all his life. He milked cows for many years. He also enjoyed working with his brothers and nephews. Dan was a strong supporter of John Deere Machinery.

Dan was a devoted Catholic and was a lifetime member of St. Martin’s Catholic Church. Dan also served on the township and ASCS Boards.

Dan enjoyed traveling, particularly their trip to Alaska. He loved his cats, especially Morris.

Dan is survived by his wife, Ruth; brothers, Bill (LaVonne) Olinger and Jerry (Suzy) Olinger; sisters, Mary Olinger, Jane (Bob) Prouty, and Carol (Greg) Weber; sisters-in-law, Karla Olinger and Pam Olinger; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Mike and Kenny, and sister, Betty Hershley.

Visitation(s)

Date
Friday, January 10, 2025

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
6:30 PM Prayer Service

St. Martin's Catholic Church
342 3rd Ave
Emery, SD 57332

Service

Date
Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
St. Martin's Catholic Church
342 3rd Ave
Emery, SD 57332

Cemetery

St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery
Emery, SD

Posted by Curt Hart on January 17, 2025

So sorry for your loss Ruth. Dan was a good guy.

Posted by Jim &Coraine Goodall on January 16, 2025

Please accept our sympathy.. 🙏🙏

Posted by Barbara Jorgenson on January 13, 2025

My deepest and sincerest sympathy to all of the family

Posted by Barbara Jorgenson on January 13, 2025

My deepest an d sincerest sympathy to the Olinger family.

Posted by Bob Jarding on January 12, 2025

Dan was a great man. I have always had a lot of respect for Dan and his family.

Posted by Joann Smith on January 12, 2025

My deepest sympathies to the Olinger family. You will be in our prayers

Posted by Sandra Degen on January 11, 2025

Our deepest sympathies to you Ruth and family

Posted by Sandra Degen on January 11, 2025

Our deepest sympathies to you Ruth and family

Posted by Darwin Miiller on January 11, 2025

One of the best. My condolences

Posted by Melvin Leitheiser on January 10, 2025

Mary: so sorry to read about your brother

Posted by Judy Backlund Gohl on January 10, 2025

Mary, I am so sorry to read of the loss of your brother. God bless of your family.

Posted by Ron and Bev Krier on January 10, 2025

We are truly sorry for your loss Ruth and will be keeping you in our prayers

Posted by Darin Lubbers on January 9, 2025

Our families thoughts and prayers are with you Ruth and family. Dan was a great neighbor to my family and my parents were very fond of him. Glen is definitely waiting to have coffee witth him one more time upstairs

Posted by Rhonda Deinert on January 9, 2025

Ruth, so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my prayers.

Posted by Paula Abeln on January 9, 2025

Heartfelt sympathy! Thinking of You!

Posted by Brian Klock on January 9, 2025

To say Dan was a regular at R-K Oil would be an understatement. He was always kind, fair and hard working. I was honored to grow up around the Olinger family in all aspects and Dan was one of the characters you could always count on. He was always so good to my dad and he and Glen Lubbers banter was always worth going in for. Ruth and Olinger family our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate his smile and life. Godspeed Dan Olinger.

Posted by Linda Moore on January 9, 2025

Sincere sympathies to my Olinger cousins for the loss of your brother Dan.

Posted by Julie Stephens on January 9, 2025

You are in thoughts at this difficult time

Posted by Peggy Kowall on January 9, 2025

Ruth, so sorry to hear about Dan, sending prayers to you and your family.

Posted by Marlyss Hanssen on January 9, 2025

The Olinger family has my sympathy in the loss of Dan He was a hard working guy. Liked by everyone

Posted by Peggy Pearson on January 9, 2025

So very sorry, Ruth, to hear of your loss. God’s blessings give you comfort now and in the days to come.

Posted by Sandy (Johnson) Beers on January 9, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the family. I have so many good memories of Dan growing up. He was a great guy and friend. You will all be remembered in my prayers.

Posted by Tom Miller on January 9, 2025

Deepest condolences to all!

Posted by Sandra and Bill Thornton on January 9, 2025

Sending hugs and prayers your way as you grieve the loss of Dan. His kindness, helpfulness and integrity has been a blessing to me and our family through the years.

Posted by Sandra and Bill Thornton on January 9, 2025

Sending hugs and prayers your way as you grieve the loss of Dan. His kindness, helpfulness and integrity has been a blessing to me and my family through the years.

Posted by Bonnie Burckhardt on January 9, 2025

He will be missed!

Posted by Kathy R Barnett on January 9, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. My thoughts of peace are for you and his family.

Posted by Kathy R Barnett on January 9, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. My thoughts of peace are for you and his family.

Posted by Kathy R Barnett on January 9, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. My thoughts of peace are for you and his family.

Posted by Sharon Crider on January 9, 2025

Ruth and the Olinger family so sorry for your loss. Dan was a great guy. Lots of good memories of him in high school.

Posted by JOY L GOLEMBIESKI on January 9, 2025

I'm so sorry.

Posted by Bruce and Becky Terveen on January 9, 2025

Dan was an all around super nice guy! Always so friendly and kind with a good listening ear. We will truly miss his friendship. Hugs to you, Ruth!

Posted by Jan Persson on January 9, 2025

Ruth, I am so sad to hear of Dan's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. I am so glad that I got to know him while working at FSA. Truly one of the kindest people I have known.

Posted by Glen Ernster on January 9, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with Olinger family!!

Posted by Roger Heiter on January 9, 2025

So Sorry to hear of Dan passing !! ( What a Hard-Working & GREAT Guy ). My deepest sympathy to You Ruth & His Family !! - Rog

Posted by Jan and Dick Smith on January 9, 2025

So sorry, sending prayers for your family!

Posted by Judy Kayser on January 9, 2025

My deepest sympathies, Ruth. God be with you at this sad time.

Posted by Dick and Carol Kunkel on January 9, 2025

So sorry for your loss. May God's blessings be with you and your family.

Posted by Janet Ernster Wendt on January 9, 2025

So sorry for your loss.

Posted by Mike and Loni Krause on January 8, 2025

Our sincere sympathies.

Posted by Doug and Diane Degen on January 8, 2025

Thoughts and prayers to you Ruth. Sorry for yourvloss. He was a special man

Posted by Jon,Kaye Smith on January 8, 2025

We send our Sympathy, Ruth, what great friends, 🙏🙏🥰

Posted by Marilyn Kobernusz on January 8, 2025

Ruth I’m so sorry for your great loss, may God be with you.

Posted by Teri Kurtenbach on January 8, 2025

So sorry for your loss 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Posted by Charolette Peterson on January 8, 2025

Ruth I am so sorry for your loss! Prayers and Hugs to you !

Posted by Judy Schelske on January 8, 2025

Sorry for your loss Hugs

Posted by Marge Wagner on January 8, 2025

So very sorry for your loss he will be missed

Posted by Lynda Fonder on January 8, 2025

I’m so sorry for your loss. Lifting prayers and sending my deepest sympathies.

Posted by Shirley Brown on January 8, 2025

Ruth you have my sympathy. So sorry to hear this.

Posted by Barb Harberts on January 8, 2025

Sending thoughts and prayers to Ruth and to Dan’s whole family.

Posted by Ernie & Debra Hohn on January 8, 2025

Our sincere sympathy to Dans family.

Posted by Kayla Mentele on January 8, 2025

Ruth, So many Prayers and Hugs coming your way. So sorry for your loss

Posted by Emily Schaefers on January 8, 2025

Ruth, Please accept my Deepest Condolences on the loss of Dan. It was a privilege to have known him. He was always so kind.

Posted by Debra Weber on January 8, 2025

So sorry 🙏🙏🙏