Obituary: Dale Guptill

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In memory of

Dale Guptill

of Interior, South Dakota, died on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home in rural Interior at the age of 74

Dale was born in Martin, SD to Francis and Wanda (Gropper) Guptill on April 22, 1951. He attended elementary school at Greenvalley and graduated from Kadoka high school with the class of 1969.

He married Valerie Brown on April 29, 1978, exactly one year from the day they met. They ranched near Interior. He served on the Board of Directors for Golden West Telecommunications for 36 years.

He loved family, flying his Supercub, and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Valerie; children, Brett (Cristi) Guptill of Interior, Becky (Jacob) Morrow of Lacey, WA, and Andy (Angie) Guptill of Canby, MN; seven grandchildren: Mya and Jada Guptill; James and Norman Livermont; Mataya (Dominic) Christensen; and Reed and Shay Guptill; brother Perry (Caroline) Guptill of Interior; sister Alice (Dave) Jones of Thermopolis, WY; sister-in-law Sheila (Pete) Huether; brother-in-law Steve (Kathy) Brown of Sturgis, and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Wanda Guptill; sister and brother-in-law Sheryl and Bob Trohkimoinen; nephew Tyler Trohkimoinen; and in-laws Burt and Shirley Brown.

Cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time.

Cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time.

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Such a wonderful man. Happy we had the opportunity to get to know him. Sorry for your loss. ~ Algin & Monica Young Wanblee (12/4/2025)
Faith ~ Duane Wood (12/3/2025)
Always good company. My condolences to the family. ~ Mike Clinchers Rockyford (12/3/2025)
I am Paul and Mae Huggins's daughter Robbin. I never met Dale but I Heard lots of great and wonderful things about him from my mom and dad. So sorry for your loss I know you have lots of support around you at this time I'm sure. ~ Robbin Trimble Marion, Iowa (12/2/2025)
So sorry for your loss. I always like visiting with Dale when he was in Wall for GWTC Board Meetings and at the annual Christmas Parties. He will be missed greatly by everyone. Take care and God Bless you and your family. ~ Casey and Cindy Weaver Wall SD (12/2/2025)
So sorry for your loss! Dale was such a kind person always enjoyed visiting with at the GWTC Christmas parties. Sending prayers your way! ~ Susan & Jack Heinz Philip (12/1/2025)
Always a gentleman, will miss him. ~ Jean Ann Cutler Maize KS (12/1/2025)
Wichita, K S ~ Jerry Fanning and Family 1680 N Byron Rd (12/1/2025)
So many good memories of Dale and you too, Valerie. He will be missed by so many. ~ Karen Langager Grand Prairie, TX (11/29/2025)
South Dakota ~ Mr and Mrs Kenny Boomer Martin (11/29/2025)