Donald L. Egly, age 87, of Hot Springs, passed away on April 16, 2024, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South  Dakota Veterans State Home in Hot Springs.

Donald was born on August 9, 1936, to Enise and Mae Egly. He graduated from Chadron Prep in 1954. He  then proudly served in the US Army from 1956-1959. Donald met Lucille Clark at a high school rodeo  dance in Harrison, NE and married on November 27, 1959. Donald worked as a truck driver, farmer and  rancher on his family's homesteaded ranch. Donald was a member of the Oelrichs Volunteer Fire Dept.

Donald enjoyed playing softball in his younger days. He loved hunting and going to his favorite stock  dams to fish. He relished a good round of cribbage and an exciting game of bingo. He will be  remembered for his corny sense of humor. No one was a stranger to Don. He loved to visit with anyone  in his path. He especially loved spending time and tales with his Menno friends.

He is survived by daughter Melinda (Paul) Johnson, Frederick, SD, sons LaVern (Sandy) Egly, Blunt, SD;  Roger (Sue) Egly, Oelrichs, SD; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Donald is preceded in death by his wife Lucille; parents Enise and Mae Egly; sisters Kathleen Schmidt and  Enid Schmit; brother Robert Egly; daughter in law Michelle Egly.

A memorial has been established in Donald's name to benefit the new fire hall for the Oelrichs Volunteer  Fire Department, Oelrichs SD.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00, Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at Chamberlain McColley's Funeral  Home in Hot Springs followed by a coffee and visitation hour at the funeral home. Committal services  will be at Hillside Cemetery near Oelrichs at 4:30pm, Thursday, April 25th, 2024.