Richard M. Boom, 80, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 in Mesa, AZ.  A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD.

Richard M. Boom was born on May 8, 1937 in Hudson, South Dakota to Raymond and Phyllis (Nelson).  He grew up in Centerville, SD where he attended Elementary and High School.  He graduated from Centerville High School in 1955.  After graduating he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country.  One of the highlights was the time spent in Germany.  He and Beverly J. Anderson were married in Beresford, SD on April 14, 1960.  They were blessed with one daughter Kristi Kay in July 1964.

After their marriage, they moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where Richard attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln.  He worked in Sales for Finocchairo Distributing of Omaha, and shortly before retiring in 2002 worked as a Tax Consultant for General Energy Consultants.  Richard is a lifetime member of the Lincoln Evening Optimist Club.  He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.  After 42 years in Lincoln he and Beverly returned home to South Dakota and have resided in Sioux Falls since 2002.

Richard was an avid history buff, enjoyed daily crossword and jigsaw puzzles, reading and watching sports, especially the Nebraska Cornhuskers!  Dick also had a very special relationship with his nephew Todd Anderson.  Bev and Dick enjoyed many trips to Hawaii over the years and have spent the last 14 winters as "Snowbirds" in Mesa Arizona.  Richard was also a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.

Richard is survived by his wife Beverly, daughter Kristi Kay (John) Hermann of Castle Rock, CO; 2 grandsons Christian and Noah Hermann; his sister Deb (Bob) Boomgarden of Fulda, MN; Ray Angelillo (Kathy) of Fresno, CA and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Phyllis Boom and his sister Kathy Angelillo.