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Richard Hempel, 86, Mitchell

Richard Hempel, 86, Mitchell

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Richard Hempel, 86, of Mitchell, SD, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Friday, December 29, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

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