Richard “Dick” Heyduk, 69, of Waverly, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at his Watertown residence with his family by his side.
PLEASE NOTE LOCATIONS: A visitation will be held Monday, November 18th from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown, South Dakota. An open house Celebration of Richard’s Life will take place Tractor Tuesday, November 19th beginning at 5:00PM at the Waverly Steakhouse & Lounge in Waverly, South Dakota.
Richard was born in Dell Rapids, South Dakota on May 23, 1950 to Francis and Avis (Zwart) Heyduk of Egan, South Dakota. He graduated from Egan High School and then attended South Dakota Barber College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Richard was married to Linda Underwood on November 28, 1987; the couple would have been married 32 years this month.
Richard took his first job as a barber in Watertown, South Dakota for R & W Barber Shop. After that, he made eye glasses for Walman Optical in Watertown. Later he worked road construction in Fairmont, Minnesota and sold used farm equipment in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin. He lived in rural Florence, South Dakota, and eventually, he settled in Waverly, South Dakota where he became a jack-of-all-trades. This included raising livestock and hobby farming, working for local farmers, repairing equipment, and raising his children. Above all else, he was known for his kindness and love for conversation with anyone.
Richard is survived by his wife, Linda Heyduk of Watertown, South Dakota; his son, Brock Heyduk, of Waverly, South Dakota; and his daughter, Lenora (Austin) Havlik of Mitchell, South Dakota. Additionally, he is survived by his mother, Avis Heyduk of Brookings, South Dakota; his sister, Linda Olson of Brookings, South Dakota; his brother, Tim Heyduk of Fairbanks, Alaska; his brother, Chad (Robin) Heyduk of Eufaula, Oklahoma; and other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Francis Heyduk.
Condolences may be offered at:
Richard Heyduk Family
1925 2nd Ave SE
Apt 205
Watertown, SD 57201