1931 - 2026
Funeral service for Richard Dean “Dick” Simpson, 95, of Hillsdale will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Jonathan Meyer & Pastor Kenneth Wade officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation for family and friends will be Monday evening 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Anderson-Burris.
Dick was born on May 23, 1931 in Enid, Oklahoma to Charles and Della Mabel (Penisten) Simpson, and passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Hillsdale on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Dick grew up on the family farm and graduated from Kremlin High School. Dick then joined the United States Marine Corps in 1951 and served until 1955. Staff Sergeant Richard D. Simpson took part in Operation Upshot-Knothole, which was a series of nuclear testing in 1953. He commanded a M46 Patton tank and instructed many Marines how to drive a tank before they would go fight in the Korean War. He then attended Oklahoma A&M (Oklahoma State University) in Stillwater, where he studied Agriculture while serving as treasure of Block and Bridle. On August 22, 1954 Dick married the love of his life Marilyn Winter in Enid. Dick was confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Stillwater in 1955. After the birth of their son Steve they returned to Hillsdale and he joined his father-in law, Herman Winter, in the Water Well Drilling Business, as well as farming. Dick’s greatest joy was being with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and getting to watch them succeed in life.
Dick is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marilyn; 2 daughters Dian Salisbury and Carolyn LaBrue; daughter in law Gay Simpson; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Cory Blaser and wife Kristi and their children Gracie Werdel & husband Caleb, and Charlee Beth Blaser: Chase Blaser and wife Kayla and their children Brody, Ellie, and Eliza: Carlee Salisbury-Newcomb and husband Jordan: Chance Simpson and son Westin: Sierra Simpson: Casey LaBrue and wife Melissa and their children Quinn, Jagger and Jett: Brooks LaBrue and wife Shelby and their daughter Lowen.
Dick is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Della Simpson, his in-law’s Herman and Vera Winter, his son Steve Simpson, his brothers Duane Simpson, Bud Simpson, and his sisters Ramah Harper, and Dorothy Myers.
Memorials may be made through Anderson-Burris to St. Paul’s Lutheran School.
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