Richard "Rick" L. Wallin

Dates

February 11, 1904 - July 8, 2024

Obituary

Richard "Rick" Lee Wallin, 64, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home in Mitchell due to natural causes. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls.

Richard Lee Wallin was born February 11, 1960, in Sioux Falls, SD. He was adopted at 12 months of age by Richard E. “Dick” and Doris M. (Frier) Wallin. Rick grew up in Sioux Falls where he attended elementary school and then Washington High School. Rick was confirmed at Asbury United Methodist Church. Rick worked for various businesses in Sioux Falls over the years.

Rick moved to Texas in 1991 and spent a few years with his biological sister, Ramona Henson, and had the opportunity of learning about his biological family and where his other siblings were located. Rick then moved to Lane, SD to be with his mother when her health started failing. Following her death in 2001, Rick moved to Mitchell where he spent his remaining years.

Rick enjoyed all outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, camping, and golf. Rick even spent a few years racing at Huset’s Speedway and I-90 Speedway in Hartford, SD.

Rick is survived by his aunt, Alice (Frier) Kearney of Goreville, IL; uncle, Leland D. (Meredith) Wallin of Stroudsburg, PA; several cousins and special cousin, Dorothy of Sioux Falls; dear friend, Pat McCall; and a good friend and neighbor, Marty Stinsey.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cemetery

Woodlawn Cemetery
Sioux Falls, SD

Posted by Wanda Comes Flying on July 22, 2024

RIP Rich.I was devastated to hear of your passing. Thank You for sharing apart of your life with me.No more suffering. 🙏

Posted by Donna Beckmann on July 13, 2024

I got to know Richard several years ago. We always got along great and seeing this makes me very sad but I also know that he is now pain free. Rest In Peace Richard

Posted by Dorothy Callahan on July 12, 2024

Rick, it breaks my heart that you have passed away, I was so shocked to receive your death by the SF Police Officer coming to my home to inform me that had died. I, Love so very much and will greatly miss our many, many phone conversations and texted messages that we had supporting each other when we each needed a listening ear, just to simply to talk about how our day was going and what we were going to make for dinner, especially these last couple of years. It isn’t easy dealing with chronic pain, limited mobility and just feeling that no one can understand our situation’s that we need to deal with day in and day out. Rick I, find comfort knowing your pain is no longer and may you RIP dear cousin. Love you and your forever in my heart. 🌹🕯️