Richard Clarence Mayer

Richard Clarence Mayer, 75, of Dakota Dunes, SD, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at a Sioux Falls hospital. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, Fr. Terry Roder will officiate. Visitation with family present will be held one hour prior to service time. The funeral service will be live streamed at https://youtu.be/EbdfOtUGkDs. Interment with military honors will be at Calvary Cemetery. Due to the ongoing pandemic, masks and social distancing is required. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Richard was born November 9, 1945 in Sioux City, the son of Clarence B. and Margaret V. (Black) Mayer. He grew up in Sioux City and graduated from East High School in 1964. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served in the Air Force for 7 years and was stationed at the 185^th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City. On January 22, 1966, he married Patricia Parks in Wichita Falls, Texas. To this union, three children were born Scott, Kelly, and Kim. Richard worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for 25 years until his retirement.

Richard was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was also a member of the American Legion in Jackson, Nebraska. Richard enjoyed boating on the river, taking trips to Mexico, and golfing in his later years. He was an avid college and professional football fan and adored his dog, Booker.

Those left to honor his memory are his son Scott (Kae) Mayer of Farmington, MN; daughters Kim (Jim) Curry of Tea, SD and Kelly Sheveland of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren David, Kyle, McKenna, Riley, Sam, Kaci, Maggie; brother Mike Mayer of Illinois City, IL; sisters Marilyn (Mike) Mayer of Sioux City, Cheryl (Les) White of St Mary’s Georgia; and many nieces and nephews.  Also, a newly found daughter Sara Puttmann of Clear lake, Iowa. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister Judith, and his wonderful dog companion, Booker. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to Wounded Warrior Project or Siouxland Humane Society.