Richard Dean Cleland Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Richard Dean Cleland of Rapid City, South Dakota is shared. Richard, born on December 11, 1934, passed away on October 16, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emma Hoffer Cleland and Ray Cleland; his brothers, Floyd and Donald Cleland; his granddaughter Vanessa Mahoney; his stepgranddaughter Lisa Rice; and his pet Blue.
He is survived by: his wife Jan Cleland of Rapid City; his children, Lorri Swenson (Kevin) of Chamberlain, SD, Leah Mahoney (Jim) of Rapid City, SD and Leasa Roulier (Scott) of Murrieta, CA; his sister Ruth Cleland of Rapid City, SD; and his stepchildren, Terri Halls (Bob) of Hot Springs, SD, Mike Godber (Kathi) of Worthington, OH and Jeff Godber (Holly) of Rapid City, SD. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Kirk Funeral Home & Cremation Services (1051 E Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD 57701).
