Richard (Bud) G. Olney
Bud Olney, age 94, of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Richard (Bud) G. Olney was born November 18, 1926 on the family ranch near Powell, SD, second son of Richard (Dick) and Marie Olney. When he was 10 years old, the family moved to Kadoka where Bud completed his middle and high school education, participated in all sports and rode as a jockey in races throughout the region.
Bud proudly served in the US Army military police during WWII from 1945-1947. He loved his time in New York City on Staten Island and enjoyed telling stories about his experiences. Upon his return to Kadoka, Bud married his high school sweetheart, Norma Jean Slater on March 28, 1949. Together, they were an integral part of the community, founding and operating the Home Laundry for 41 years and raising nine children.
A proud member of the American Legion, Club 27, for 70 years, Bud served as Legion Commander for many of those years and was named Legionnaire of the Year in 1985. He was justice of the peace/ magistrate for the Sixth District of South Dakota starting in the early 50s, retiring in 1998 from the court system. Loved by school children as much as he loved them, Bud enjoyed driving the Cactus Flat school bus route for several years. For fun, he appreciated Monday night poker with his buddies, bowling, and all high school sporting events. He had a lifelong love affair with his beloved Atlanta Braves, and was a devoted member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.
Survivors include nine children: Linda Jablinske of Lynnwood, WA; Mike Olney of Kadoka; Darcy Gill of Avon, SD; Darla (Steve) Schueth of Boulder, CO; Mitch (Deb) Olney of Kadoka; Matt (Deb) Olney of Mumford, TN; Lori (Ann) Olney of Sioux Falls, SD; Colleen (Rich) Hildebrand of Kadoka; and Meade (Rose) Olney of Seattle, WA; 23 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; one sister Diane Paulson of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Norma on May 9, 2013; infant daughter Anne Corrine; his parents Dick and Marie Olney; parents-in-law Emma and Mike Slater; two brothers, Bob and Russ Olney; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Carolyn Uhlir, Gladys Olney, Viola Olney, and Gordon Paulson; sons-in-law Mike Jablinske and Keith Gill; and great-granddaughter Jaedyn Olney.
A visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 15, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church (**changed due to weather) in Kadoka with Father Tyler Dennis as celebrant. Live streaming will be provided, and the service can be viewed from this webpage when it begins.
Interment with military honors will follow at the Kadoka Cemetery which will then be followed by a luncheon at the City Auditorium.
Arrangements are with Rush Funeral Home of Kadoka.
