Richard D. Septon, 68, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on October 31, 2014 at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

Memorial Services for Richard will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Bowman Lutheran Church. Pastor Mark Nygard will officiate with burial to be held in the Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD, on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Richard was born August 15th, 1946 in Baker, MT son of Martin and Pat Septon. His school years were from 1st grade to senior yr at Bowman High School. He was a Boy Scout from 1958-1963 and was an Explorer scout from 1962-1964. He attended college at Wapheton School of Science with a 2yr degree in transmission mechanics. He served in the United States Army from Oct. 1966 to Sept. 1969. When he returned from the service he worked for Mann's Automotive in Bowman, ND from 1970 to 1976. Richard was united in marriage to Rita Stinchfield on April 16th 1971 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman. Residing in the Bowman area where he worked for Scranton Equity from 1976 to 1977. Then started working for Nordberg Cheverolet from 1977 to 2001. In 2001 they moved to Minot, ND where he was an auto tech for Minot Chrysler Center. In 2004 they moved to Cheyenne, WY and he worked for AAmco Transmission for 15 months. He then moved to Lowes Distribution Center as a machine operator.
Richard was active in Bowman Lions Chapter for 19yrs, he was president from 1984 to 1985, he was Minot Lions Chapter for 2yrs, he served on the Bowman Water Board for 9yrs., he was active in the Bowman Anglers Association. A member of the Post 48 Bowman American legion, life member of the National Rifle Association, member of the Cheyenne Regulators Gun and Shooting Club.
Richard enjoyed many things in his life. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, golfing, reading, cooking, and entertaining his family.
Richard was very mild mannered man. His limits were rarely reached.
He loved his wife Rita and was proud of his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his wife Rita of Spearfish,SD. , his daughter Tricia Fowler (Aaron) of Belle Fourche, SD, son Kenneth of Minot, ND, and daughter Kathleen Conklin (Patrick) of Omaha, NE, three grandchildren Jacey Fowler, Jayden and Addison Conklin, and two step-grandchildren Jonathan and Destiny Conklin, mother Patricia Septon of Bowman, brothers Jim (Cooky) of Bowman and Lynn Septon (Renee) of Wiliston, ND, sister Lola Hovda (Adrian) of Fargo, ND, sister in-law Betty Bondeson of Spearfish, SD., brother in-law Dan Stinchfield (Coleen) of Elisabeth, MN., and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father Martin Septon, father in-law and mother in-law Kenneth and Liz Stinchfield. Brother in-law Allen Bondeson.