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Raymond Crisp

February 2, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Raymond D. Crisp, 87, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the Avera Dells Area Hospital. His funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in the United Methodist Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation was on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 1:00 p.m at Kahler-Brende Funeral home with the family present from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. www.kahlerfh.com.

Raymond was born in Dell Rapids, SD on February 27, 1932, the son of Maurice and Florence (Hart) Crisp. He grew up on the family farm east of Dell Rapids. He attended grade school in the Hart Country School. He finished his schooling in Dell Rapids. He married Margaret DeJong on November 28, 1953. Soon after their marriage he was drafted into the US Army. After two years he was discharged and continued farming until his retirement. Margaret died on November 28, 2014. After Margaret’s death Raymond moved into Dell Rapids.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dell Rapids, a lifetime member of the Elks Club in Sioux Falls and a board member of the Dell Rapids Cemetery. He enjoyed his season tickets to the Sioux Falls Canaries, Sioux Falls Skyforce and Augustana Basketball.

He is survived by his son, Gary (Linda) Crisp of Brandon; his daughters, Nancy (Curt) Andersen of Colton, and Cindy Crisp (George Breen) of Dell Rapids; two grandchildren, Timothy (Kimberley) Bares of Acton, CA and Jessica (Joshua) Willprecht of Dell Rapids; his four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jenna, Jase Willprecht and Jordyn Bares; his step-grandson, Ben DeSchepper (Mandy) of Sioux Falls and five step-great grandchildren, Trevor, Shelby, Nicholas, Sean and Jacob.

Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margaret and and his brother, Duane.

Margaret Crisp

November 30, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Margaret Crisp, 83, of Dell Rapids passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at her home. Her funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 will begin at 1:00 p.m. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com

Margaret was born in Colton, SD, on August 30, 1931 to Andrew and Ida (Burgers) DeJong. She grew up and attended school in Colton. She graduated from Colton High School in 1950. She worked in Sioux Falls until she was married. She married Raymond Crisp on November 28, 1953. They couple made their home on a farm east of Dell Rapids.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women in Dell Rapids. Margaret loved to visit with people. She enjoyed the farm and going out to eat with Raymond.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Raymond of Dell Rapids; her son, Gary (Linda) Crisp of Brandon; her daughters, Nancy (Curt) Andersen of Norfolk, NE and Cindy Crisp of Dell Rapids; her grandchildren, Timothy (Kimberley) Bares of Acton, CA and Jessica (Josh) Willprecht of Dell Rapids; her great grandson, Jacob; her brother, John DeJong of Sioux Falls; her sisters, Julia (Dean) Amdahl and Carol (Doug) Biegger both of Loveland, CO and her many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.