Funeral Mass for Richard A. Wanna, 88 of Sisseton, will be held on Friday November 20, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, Sisseton, SD with Celebrant Rev. Fr. Jerry Ranek. Pallbearers will be Stacy Wanna, Doug Renville, Benji Thompson, Junior. Thompson, Keith Wanna, Ronnie Donnell, Scott LaCroix and Jason Wanna. Honorary Pallbearers will be "All of Richards Family and Friends". Military Rites will be provided by the United Veterans Association. Wake Services will be on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 and Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. with Thursdays wake being an all night wake starting at 7:00 P.M. at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Hall, Sisseton, SD. Interment will be at the St. Matthew's Catholic Cemetery, Veblen, SD. The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD is in charge of arrangements.
Richard was born to Xavier Wanna and Rose Demarris on June 14, 1927 in Veblen, SD. He grew up and attended school in Veblen after his education he joined the U.S. Navy in March of 1945 and served until August 1946. After his discharge he returned to Veblen and then he worked for various companies in Minneapolis and St. Paul area and returned often to Veblen to help on the farm. Richard liked to travel, play cards and pool and liked to attend family functions and he also liked to drive his car around and listen to music. Richard passed away on November 16, 2015 at Coteau des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton, SD.
Richard is survived by his two sons Marlon Wanna and Quentin Barse and one daughter Kayleen Mosser and numerous and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and four brothers.