Florian Eugene “Gene” Linton, 87, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, peacefully in his home from natural causes.

Public graveside services were held on Friday, Aug. 7, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls. A private family funeral service was live-streamed through First Lutheran Church’s YouTube site youtube.com/user/flcsf on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church Media or Augustana University Student Scholarship Fund. Go to www.millerfh.com for more information.

Gene was born Sept. 10, 1932, to Harry and Perline Linton. Gene and his wife, Marlene, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 26. Gene was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was a dedicated, lifelong educator, serving in various schools in South Dakota and California. Gene was also a devoted member of First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.

Gene is survived by his wife, Marlene Linton; two daughters, Sheri (Steve) Tokheim and Shelley (Doug) Meyer; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Sherwin (Pam) Linton and Kelly Linton (Vicky Jaskierski); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Perline; a brother, Faye LuVyrne; and his sister, Phyllis Elaine.

Darrell A. Briscoe, 86, of Huron, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at Prairie View Healthcare Center in Woonsocket.

A graveside service for Darrell will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Riverside Cemetery in Huron. His visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14, at the Kuhler Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, Huron Area Senior Center or Center for Independence.

Darrell was born June 22, 1934, to Earl and Gertrude (Steele) Briscoe, at Mission. Darrell graduated from Mission High School. He then attended Huron College where he met Linda Betts. They were married in 1959.

Darrell worked as an accountant for South Dakota Farm Bureau. In 1989, Darrell and Linda purchased Daylight Donuts in Aberdeen, which they ran until retirement.

Darrell was a member of Elks Lodge 444, UCT, Huron Odd Fellows, Huron Senior Center and First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially pheasants, walleye, and rainbow trout. Darrell also doted on his dog, Shadow.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his two daughters, Lisa (Dr. Michael) Burton of Hickory, N.C., and Gina (Patrick) Breck of Huron; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Engel of Rapid City and Ramona Cornish of Salome, Ariz.; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Betts Beasley of Boston, Mass. and Laura Gene Diebold of Louisville, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda; one son, David L. Briscoe; one sister, Patsy Briscoe; and two brothers-in-law, Gary Engel and Jim Cornish.

Robert Lee “R.L.” Larson, 75, of Woonsocket passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at 10 a.m. at St. Wilfrid Catholic Church in Woonsocket. Visitation was Wednesday Aug. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the church with a scripture service at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Eventide Cemetery at Woonsocket with military rites by the Woonsocket American Legion and the South Dakota National Guard Honor Guard.

Robert Lee Larson was born July 13, 1945, to Arthur and Leona “Babe” Larson in Woonsocket. He was the oldest of seven children. He attended Woonsocket High School and graduated in 1964.

Robert “R.L.” married April JoAnn Beigh on Aug. 12, 1967. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Redfield where he worked for the Game, Fish and Parks. Life then brought the couple back to Woonsocket, where they raised their family. They had three daughters and one son, Deanne, Marvie, Ryan and Rebecca. Robert devoted his life to his family, farming and law enforcement. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the National Guard, and served as Deputy Sheriff and Sheriff for many years.

Robert enjoyed growing a huge garden every year and was proud of it. His favorite time of the year was when he and his family would pick strawberries, cucumbers and tomatoes for canning. The family also went on several camping trips where square dancing was the main event. Hunting, fishing, and playing cards were also a preferred pastime. In his later years, he loved taking his grandchildren fishing. He passed on his knowledge of tying the best knot and how to reel in the biggest fish.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his wife of almost 53 years, April; his children, Deanne (Eric) Booth of Pierre, Marvie Larson of Huron, Ryan Larson of Woonsocket, and Rebecca (Jason) Potrament of Woonsocket; eight grandchildren; his mother, Leona; his brothers, Jerry (Sharon) Larson, Dan (Jannet) Larson, and Alan Larson; his sister, Linda (Randy) Verba; his sister-in-law, Sue Larson; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur; father-in-law, Clayton; mother-in-law, Elaine; his brothers, Marion and Marvin, and his nephew, Troy.