Donald R. "Rick" King Obituary

Donald Richard King, better known as Rick to his family and friends, was born November 26, 1942, in Philip, South Dakota to Donald I. and Eileen V. (Pollreisz) King. He grew up in the rural Philip area and attended Elbon School and later Philip High School where he graduated in 1961. After graduation he attended Southern State College in Springfield.

Rick was united in marriage to Donna Lee Nachtigall on January 19, 1963, and to this union five children were born: Donald, Chad, Richard, Clay, and Jennifer.

Rick was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Milesville where he was baptized and attended his whole life.

Rick was a dedicated rancher who began raising sheep from 1963-1971, and then cattle the rest of his years. He served on the FHA Board and Haakon County Conservation Board. He was the South Dakota Limousine Producer of the Year in 2017 and won a Natural Resources award in 2015 from Haakon County Conservation District.

Survivors include his wife Donna; four children Chip (Jonna and Family) King of Philip, Chad (Angela) King of Howes, Clay King of Philip, and Jennifer (Dave) Schriever of Philip; nine grandchildren: Kevin (Marnie), Clancy, and Colter King, Kray (Boyd) Baker, Canyon and Journey King, and Casey, Wyatt, and Ashley Schriever; three great-grandchildren; one sister Marlene VanderPol of St. Cloud, Florida; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Rick was preceded in death by his infant son Richard Allen King; his parents; mother and father-in-law; an infant sister; and two brothers-in-law Doug VanderPol and Daniel Nachtigall.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 1, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with a Christian Funeral Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.

Christian Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Grant Gerlach officiating and Deacon Lloyd Frein assisting.

Christian Funeral Committal will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

Service Details

VISITATION
Monday, June 1, 2026 - 5-7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CHRISTIAN FUNERAL VIGIL
Monday, June 1, 2026 - 7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CHRISTIAN FUNERAL MASS
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

OFFICIANT
Fr. Grant Gerlach
assisted by Deacon Lloyd Frein

MUSIC
Marianne Frein - Pianist
Maureen Palecek - Cantor
“On Eagles Wings” #441 - “Keep In Mind” #681
“The Body of Christ” #325 - “O Loving God” #680
“We Shall Rise Again” #605

LECTOR
Sandi Kelly

ALTAR SERVERS
Millie Carley - Nora Peterson

USHERS
Marty Gartner - Ed Morrison

PALLBEARERS
All of Rick’s Grandchildren
Kevin King - Clancy King - Colter King - Kray Baker
Canyon King - Journey King - Casey Schriever
Wyatt Schriever - Ashley Schriever

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

CHRISTIAN FUNERAL COMMITTAL
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

Guest Book

We are thinking of all you folks during this difficult time. We all know that he is in a better place. We have many memories of Rick. Hold on to the memories.
~ Les and Joann Pearson Philip, SD (5/31/2026)

My condolences go out to your family. Such a nice man when I was a kid! Clay I really feel for you.
~ Scott Small Omaha Nebraska (6/8/2026)

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you
~ Janice heigh Rapid city (5/28/2026)

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family, and community with this loss.
~ Shaun & Brandie Slovek Black Hawk (5/30/2026)

Sincere condolences to all of Rick"s family. RIP Rick
~ Leo B Gittings Nemo (5/29/2026)

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. H ecwas a wonderful man who I knew very well. He will definitely be missed by so many family and friends. Thoughts and Prayers to all the family and friends!
~ Leslie O'Connell Rapid City SD (5/31/2026)

Dear Donna & We were Sorry to hear of Your Loss of Rick ,You all are in Our Prayers & Thoughts. Gods Blessings to You All.
~ Kathy S. & Jerry Noteboom 21309 Cabin Rd. (5/28/2026)

Donna & Family, sorry to hear of Rick passing. Always enjoyed visiting with him. He was a good neighbor and friend. Our Prayers are with you.
~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St (5/29/2026)

Please accept my sincerest condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
~ Kathy Terkildsen (Fees) Po Box 156 Alpena SD 57313 (6/4/2026)

I am so sorry for your loss. Peace and comfort to all. Rest well, Rick!
~ Roxie Gittings Philip (5/27/2026)