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Richard Toltonof Midland, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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Richard Tolton was born March 22, 1930, in Pierre, South Dakota, the son of Roy and Ellen (Nemec) Tolton. He grew up on a ranch near Ft. Bennett, South Dakota. He received his education in Ft. Bennett prior to graduating from Ft. Pierre High School. As a young man he worked with his parents on the ranch located north of Midland. During the Korean War, Richard served in the United States Army.
Richard was united in marriage to Scotti Scott on February 3, 1951, in Ft. Pierre. They made their home on the Tolton Ranch. In 1956 they purchased their own ranch south of his parents’ ranch. They continued to operate the ranch until February 1, 1995, when they moved into Midland. His wife Scotti preceded him in death on June 6, 2004.
Richard was a member of the American Legion Post #143 of Midland, and the Midland Senior Citizens.
Grateful for having shared his life include two sons Steven Tolton and his wife Sue of Reva, and James Tolton and his wife Janice of Midland; two daughters Sandra Lobmeyer and her husband Andrew of San Antonio, Texas, and Nancy Schofield and her husband Kirby of Midland; ten grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife Scotti, Richard was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Robert Jerry Tolton; two sisters Rose Knecht and Marjorie Tolton; and one great-granddaughter Cloe Fayth Harp.
Visitation was held one hour prior to the services on Monday.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 16, at St. William's Catholic Church in Midland, with Father Ron Garry as celebrant.
Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post #143 of Midland, was held at the Midland Cemetery.
A memorial is established.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday, February 16, 2009—10:00 a.m.
St. William’s Catholic Church
Midland, South Dakota
CELEBRANT
Father Ron Garry
MUSIC
Barb Petoske—Pianist
Barb Jones—Vocalist
“Old Rugged Cross”
“How Great Thou Art”
LECTOR
Mike Nemec
ALTAR SERVER
Brody Jones
USHERS
Jim Petoske - Terry Schofield
PALLBEARERS
Rick Doud - Ron Doud
Mark Nemec - Jim Nemec
Tom Donovan - Jim Donovan
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Bob Coverdale - Andy Olesen
Eddie Lozoya - Lance Falzone
Christopher Nemec - Les Nemec
Jenna Tolton
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
American Legion Post #143
Midland Cemetery, Midland South Dakota
Visitation: one hour prior to the services on Monday.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 16, at St. William's Catholic Church in Midland, with Father Ron Garry as celebrant.
Interment: Midland Cemetery.