Rickey 'Rick' L. Brandsrud, 65, Hartley

An Honor Guard service and interment for Rickey “Rick” L. Brandsrud are planned at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. Warner Funeral Home in Spencer is assisting with arrangements.

Rickey Lee Brandsrud was born to Russell and Jean Brandsrud on Dec. 27, 1954, at Brookings, S.D. The family moved to Seattle, Wash. in 1966, where Rick finished his education and joined the U.S. Navy in 1972. He finished his tour aboard the USS Constellation in 1975 and returned home to Seattle.

Rick met and married the love of his life, Sue Goettsch, on Aug 9, 2012, and moved to Hartley where they lived until his passing.

Rick had a big heart for everyone he knew and loved. He made sure to keep in touch with everyone and always made them feel special in his life. He was a fun and easygoing guy who was a pleasure to be around.

Rick passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D., at the age of 65. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Darrell; nephew, Shawn; and his special companion, Buddy.

He leaves behind his widow; daughters, Keri, Teresa, Rachel and Sarah; stepson, Bryan Goettsch; brother, David; and sisters, Kathy, Susan and Linda. Rick was also blessed with 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friends.