Theodore "Ted" T. Lesselyoung, of Rapid City, SD, died October 13, 2026. Theodore was born November 11, 1940 in Dupree, SD. Arrangements are by Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Updated · Source: Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Born in Dupree, South Dakota, he was raised on a ranch near Faith alongside his siblings. He married twice, first to Madonna Joan Dustman and later to Bonnie Irene Podoll, and was a father and stepfather to several children. He worked as a firefighter during the 1972 Rapid City flood and spent a long career in the South Dakota National Guard, retiring in 1996 as State Command Sergeant Major.
Summarized from the full obituary at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Services
- Oct22
Visitation
Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home
Thursday at 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. · 2700 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702
- Oct23
Memorial service
Calvary Lutheran Church
Friday at 9:00 a.m. · 5311 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702
- Oct23
Burial
Black Hills National Cemetery
Friday at 11:00 a.m. · 20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785
- Oct23
Gathering
The Coyote Den (luncheon)
Friday at 12:30 p.m. · 2823 W Main St, Rapid City, SD 57702
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- When is Theodore "Ted" T. Lesselyoung’s memorial service?
- Theodore "Ted" T. Lesselyoung’s memorial service is October 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., at Calvary Lutheran Church, 5311 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702.
- When is the visitation for Theodore "Ted" T. Lesselyoung?
- Visitation for Theodore "Ted" T. Lesselyoung is October 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.
- Which funeral home is handling Theodore’s arrangements?
- Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements for Theodore "Ted" T. Lesselyoung and publishes the full obituary, guestbook and flower orders on its website.