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Robert “Bob” Clyde Mulhair
06-02-2025

Robert “Bob” Clyde Mulhair, age 87, died June 2, 2025 in Arizona. 

Bob was born February 26, 1938 in Sioux Falls, SD, to Robert and Maxine (Drew) Mulhair. Bob graduated from Cathedral High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, including a year stationed in Korea. Following his honorable discharge, Bob returned to Sioux Falls and attended Nettleton Business College, after which he joined the family business full-time. 

On August 17, 1963, Bob married Delna Dykstra in Sioux Falls. Together they built a life rooted in community service, and travel. Bob was deeply involved with civic organizations. He was an active member of the Sioux Falls Jaycees, and rose through the ranks serving many local and state leadership roles. He also contributed his time and talents to the Elks Club, Toastmasters, the Knights of Columbus and the Sioux Falls Noon Sertoma Club; serving as president and was a lifetime member of the Sertoma Club. 

Bob took great joy in keeping in touch with his Cathedral High School classmates, acting as class historian and sending out the “haps” of his fellow mates with his “CHS Reflections” emails. He and Delna often traveled to visit his classmates around the country, maintaining close ties and friendships across decades. One of Bob’s proudest accomplishments was organizing the largest high school reunion in South Dakota history, uniting the 30th reunions of Cathedral High School and Washington High School. 

In Arizona, Bob continued his community involvement by co-chairing the Sioux Falls Area Luncheon Club alongside Delna.

Bob loved the outdoors and especially downhill skiing, motorcycle riding, and boating. In retirement, he and Delna enjoyed a life of leisure by splitting their time between summers at Acorn Ridge Estates, Lake Okoboji and winters in Gold Canyon, Arizona, as cherished members of the Montesa “snowbird” community. They treasured the friendships and memories made in both places. 

Grateful for having shared Bob’s life are his loving family, wife: Delna; son: Todd (Alisa) Minneapolis, MN; daughter: Lynn Mulhair; grandson: Andrew Jarman, Tea, SD; brother: Dick (Judy) Mulhair, Brookings, SD; sister in-law: Geraldine Berg, Marion, SD; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, June 13, 9:00 AM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a Funeral Service at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery with Full Military Rites. In lieu of flowers, donate to your charity of choice.