4801 W 41st St
Sioux Falls
SD
Short Notice/Funeral Mission
September 6th, 2023
Sioux Falls, SD
A request was made for flags at Dr. Rand’s funeral service, honoring him for the 28 years that he served in the military. As a very service focused individual, Elden went into the military right after high school. His patriotism and desire to serve his country led him to serve in the military for 28 years. Elden joined the SD Air National Guard: 114th Fighter Wing (’88-’96), US Army (’97-2011), and finally, the IA Air National Guard 185th Air Refueling Wing (retiring in 2018). He proudly retired as a Lt. Col.
His Army service took him, to Texas – serving at both Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) and Fort Bliss in El Paso at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC). It was during his time in the Army that he deployed to both Iraq & Afghanistan (4th Infantry Division). While in Iraq, Elden was awarded the Bronze Star for notable achievement. Elden was proud to serve his country and blessed to return home. Unfortunately, it was this time overseas that exposed him to burn pits that ultimately lead to a cancer diagnosis and his untimely passing.
Dr. Rand’s Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Sunnycrest United Methodist Church, Sioux Falls. The Funeral Service will be “Flags Only”.
Ride Captain: Randy Ward, A.S.C.
605-359-8719
reward1948@yahoo.com