Richard James Abild Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard James Abild (Vermillion, South Dakota), who passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard James Abild to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Inman Abild and Ida Abild (Stalheim); and his brother Rudolph "Rudy" Abild. He is survived by: his wife Sally Abild (Hanson); his children, Rich Abild (Denise), Lori Brunick (Ben) and Ida Abild; and his grandchildren, Rylend, Conner, Brycen Brunick, Evan Abild and Evy Abild.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (816 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Bluffview Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Clay County Historical Society or the Yankton County Historical Society in honor of Richard's enduring love for local history.
