Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.
Service: Private family funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 8 at Redeemer Free Lutheran in Canton.
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Richard Henry Lien, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021. Private family funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 8 at Redeemer Free Lutheran in Canton. Visitation, with family present, will be Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home. A link to the livestream of the service can be found at www.andersonandsonsfh.com
Richard “Dick” Lien was born in Canton, SD on November 17, 1928 to Henry and Dagny Lien. Dick attended Canton High School and graduated in 1946.
Dick was united in marriage to Jeanette Roecker on April 8, 1951. He joined the Marines in 1951 and served in the Korean War earning several honors. One of his favorite experiences was attending the Midwest Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. in September 2019.
After returning to from the military, Dick farmed in Canton for several years and served on the Canton Fire Department. Dick also drove bus for the Canton School District and served the Lincoln County Veterans Officer until his retirement in 2015.
Grateful for sharing his life are his children: Forrest (Theresa) Lien (Arizona), Patty Wallace, (Colorado), Mari Lien (Colorado), Jim (Jeanne) Lien (Colorado), Barb (Perry) Fossum, (South Dakota) and Candace (Chad) Smith, (South Dakota). Grandchildren: Nicole Noonan, Zach Lien, Jesse Lien, Lindsay Buena, Shane Wallace, Natalie Wallace, Jacob Lien, Justin Lien, Grace Lien, Leah Twedt, Josh Olson, Aaron Olson, Kennedy Fossum, Madison Fossum, Hunter Lottman, Holden Lottman and Rylee Lottman. Sister, Ardell Johnson and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Jeanette, daughter, Jackie and brother Kenneth.
In lieu of flowers, any condolences can be directed to the Midwest Honor Flight: 509 4th Avenue NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250 or www.midwesthonorflight.org.
We are holding you all in our thoughts and prayers. Many fond memories of your dad…
John & Katherine McMurry
Carla & Doug McMurry-Kozak
Diane McMurry
Brent & Suzanne McMurry
Renne & Brit McMurry-Gilman
I’m so sorry to hear about Dicks Passing .. Dick was the great bus driver .. The kids thought the world of Dick …Sending our Condolences to your family at this time ..
So sorry to hear the passing of Dick. We have so many memories. Starting with Mac being in Fire Department with him. Hugs and prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. Dick was a very special guy. He was our bus driver as well as many others. But he and I always had a special bond and visited so much in all the different areas that I would see him around town. I know words can not take away the pain you are all feeling, but know there are many of us keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Hold on to your memories and share with each other. Take care.
I loved being on the fire dept with Dick. Great memories of fires and fire school. Dick would always have time to visit and was active in the senior fitness program at the senior center. will miss Dick
RIP Dick, I will always remember the smile and handshake, you were a great friend and you will be greatly missed. Thankyou for your service!
My deepest sympathy to Dicks family. in your loss.. Lots of good memories from years gone by. God bless.
So sorry for loss…but many memories to keep in your heart.
Barb, Perry and Family – We are so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He was a great guy and a real gentleman. He will be missed by many. You have our deepest sympathy.
My sympathy to you all. Dick was such a kind wonderful man. I had many good times with him. Playing pool with Dick was always most enjoyable. Get togethers over coffee was very memorable. May the Love and Peace of the Lord be with you all now and always.
Barb (Perry) Fossum and family – Thoughts & prayers to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. What a wonderful life lived and blessed be his memory. Sympathies to you and your families.
Lien Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. Dick was a good friend, I have good memories of working with him at Montgomery Ward, sharing a ride once in a while and just having a beer with him at the VFW. He will me greatly missed!
Tom and Lena Sanderson
I am so sad to see this, I was honored to work as a counter part of Dicks when I was a Veterans Service Officer. He was such a friendly man and I really enjoyed getting to know him through conversations. I remember the last time I saw him at the VA hospital, I shouted his name and we talked for a while. I’m so sad to see that he passed and the family and loved ones are all in my prayers.
Dick thank you for you service to our country, and our Veteran population. Rest In Peace. ❣️
Dick was one of my favorite veterans. I loved working with him and chatting with him so many times. Even though it’s been years since we’ve talked, I still cherished every time we did. Your watch is over my friend.
My sympathy to your family. Duane always enjoyed talking with Dick. Your dad had shared with me one time when I ran into him at the gas station about his experience from his Honor Flight. He shared from the heart about that trip and it meant so much to him. He was easy to visit with. Prayers for the family. May God’s peace be with you.
Chad, Candace and Family. Sorry to hear about your father. Sending our condolences and prayers to you. Times like this are difficult but you will always have memories of your dad.
Lien Family, We were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was such a kind and caring person and he always greeted you with a smile. He will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. With Love & Deepest Sympathy, Mick & Sonja Tyrrell
I remember Richard an great man an father very nice. Got to know the family an played with Barbara an Candice an lived across street With Ruth Thorsby.. was nice to see Richard at times out side his home in Canton… Thanks to his Service in Military.. R.I.P.