Robert Tinklepaugh Obituary
In loving memory of Robert Tinklepaugh of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, born in Columbus, Ohio, who departed this world on October 19, 2025 at the age of 52. Robert leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Robert may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his father Robert Eugene Tinklepaugh. He is survived by: his wife Samantha Tinklepaugh; his children, Victoria Tinklepaugh and Rex Ross; his mother Saundra Tinklepaugh; and his siblings, Therese (Brian) Lockery (Tinklepaugh) and Donald Tinklepaugh. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Alcester Golf Course Club House (307 E 6th St, Alcester, SD 57001).
In lieu of flowers or other types of memorials, if you would like to make a contribution towards a fund to Rex and Victoria for them to further their education, we know that is what Robert would want.
