Richard Joy, 91, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, surrounded by his family.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller, with Rev. Rhonda Wellsandt-Zell officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery in Miller.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Miller Area Foundation, PO Box 295, Miller, SD 57362; HCHWCF C/O Miller Needs a Pool, 300 W.5th St, Miller, SD 57362; or Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 E 1st Ave, Miller, SD 57362.

Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Richard’s arrangements.