Robert Henrich Dolan 83, of Beresford, SD died Friday October 24th with family by his side. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 28th from 4-7pm with family present at 5pm. A prayer service will follow at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, October 29th at 2 pm. Both services will be held at St Teresa's Catholic Church in Beresford, SD. Burial will follow at St John's Cemetery. Robert Henrich Dolan was born November 12th, 1930 on the Dolan farm in Beresford, SD to Joseph and Mary Ellen (Nellie Henrich) Dolan. He grew up and graduated from Beresford High School in 1949. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with a teaching degree in Biology and Zoology. He earned his Masters of Administration in 1967. He spent his first two years of teaching in Elk Point, SD. On August 2nd, 1958, he married Sally Coddington. He then began his long-time teaching career in the Sioux Falls Public Schools (Whittier Junior High, Washington and Roosevelt High Schools). The majority of his teaching years were spent at WHS. His career in education spanned over 50 years, influencing thousands of students. He officially retired in 2006. Bob was a hands-on teacher. He brought the farm to the city (from hatching pheasant and quail eggs to farrowing a sow). He was the Science Department Chair for many years and was awarded the John W. Harris Teacher of the year in 1998. In addition to teaching, and his love for animals, he continued to farm, raising hogs, cattle, and chickens. Bob was a lifelong member of St Teresa's Catholic Church. He was a fourth degree Knight and had served as Grand Knight. He was currently President of St John's Cemetery board. He was a member of the Beresford Lions for over 50 years and held many offices. He was very involved in the Lion's Eye Bank. He was a strong advocate for the success and growth of Beresford. His vision of a golf course and housing development became a reality. He enjoyed bowling, golf, bridge club and anything involving family. Bob had a love for the New York Yankees, listening to them on the radio as a young boy. He also had a love for Notre Dame. Most important to him was his faith and his family. Through the years, he never missed any of his children's numerous activities and so enjoyed watching his grandchildren. He was the best husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa a family could ask for. He is survived by his wife Sally of 56 years and their 6 children: David (Kim), Rapid City; JK (Karen), Beresford; Ann (Darnell) Nelson, Sioux Falls; Ellen (Tom) Manning, Casper, WY; Deb (Dan) Bergland, Beresford; Sarah (Brad) Antonson, Beresford. 18 Grandchildren: Ashley (Josh) Kauffman, Matthew (Cara) Dolan, Stephen Dolan; Justin Dolan, Katelynn Dolan; DJ (Andrea) Nelson, Meghan (Fiancee Reagan Clemensen), Benjamin Nelson; Joe Manning, Mandy (Jeff) Hurley, Catherine Koch, Thomas Manning, Mary Ellen Manning; Hunter Bergland, Alana Bergland; Nick Antonson, Maddie Antonson, Jack Antonson. Six great grand children: Ella and Addison Koch, Jeffrey and Allison Hurley, Mya and Jameson Nelson and two great grandchildren on the way. He is survived by two sisters, Lois Ballard of Vermillion and Eileen O'Connor of Sioux Falls, brother-in -law and sister-in-law Keel and Patty Coddington, 9 nieces, 8 nephews and his canine companion, Cody. He is preceeded in death by his parents, four sisters; Florence Dolan, Marjorie (Jerry) Smit, Eunice (Dick) Beacom, Virginia (Kenneth) Thompson, brothers-in-law George Ballard and Robert O'Connor and grandson Thomas John Manning, nephews- Tom and Phil Thompson. Memorials will be divided among various charities and foundations.