Rick W. Mills Funeral Service
Sun, Jul 27
|Rapid City
We will be honoring the life of our longtime director, Rick Mills, by attending his funeral services on July 27th in Lacroix Hall at the monument. We encourage those who knew Rick to come and show support to Rick's family and close friends.


Time & Location
Jul 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM MDT
Rapid City, 444 N Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
About the event
This is a funeral service for Rick Wayne Mills who passed away on April 20th, 2025. Rick was the longtime curator and director of the South Dakota State Railroad Museum, author of several railroad books, an active citizen in his hometown of Hermosa, South Dakota, a champion for the arts and humanities in his beloved state of South Dakota, a fantastic and loving uncle, son, and brother to his family, and a great friend to many. If you knew Rick and wish to show your support to Rick's family, please consider attending this event. If you cannot make it and wish to make a contribution, funds may be sent to the South Dakota State Railroad Museum, the Black Hills Railway Society (BHRS), or the Hermosa Arts and History Association (HAHA). For memorial donations other than those to the SDSRM, please see details provided by the Kirk Funeral Home. Clic…