Richard Jessen Obituary
In loving memory of Richard Jessen of Tulare, South Dakota, who departed this world on March 25, 2025 at the age of 78. Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Jessen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hans Jessen and Tillie Jessen (Pfister); his brothers, Arthur "Art", Darwin "Hice", Raymond "Tiny" and Gerald "Jerry" Jessen; and his son Travis Jessen.
He is survived by: his wife Cathy Jessen of Tulare, SD; his daughters, Melissa Jessen of Aberdeen, SD and Lynail Larson (Doug) of Redfield, SD; his siblings, Rosemary Tubandt (Richard) of Tulare, SD and Arlen Jessen of Tulare, SD; his grandchildren, Zach, Jeremy, Trevor White of Aberdeen, SD, Josh White of Grand Forks, MN, Alison, Breanna Larson of Redfield, SD and Tyler Jessen of Minot, ND; and his great grandchildren, Ruger and Riggz White of Aberdeen, SD. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Richard's final act of kindness was to donate his corneas to help others in need.
