Richard Gerald Stalder was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 9, 1950. He ascended to Heaven at 3:33 a.m. Sunday, November 10, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his father Gerald Richard Stalder. He is survived by his mother Kay (Colbert) Stalder. His brother David Stalder. His sister Ginger (Stalder) Greek. He is also survived by nephew Jerry Greek and great nephew and great niece Avon and Sage., Marla (Sam) (Greek) Taylor and great nephews Malcom and Roland. Also survived by his niece Shelley (Nick) (Greek) Reel and his great niece AnnaBeth. As well as he is survived by his North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska families: Arnie Melton, (RCSD), Marg (Tom) Morava, Crawford, Nebraska, Mary (Earl) Zeebe, Menno, South Dakota, Jean (Jan) Melton, Chadron, Nebraska. Gayla and Brenda Bieber, (RCSD). And many nieces and nephews and cousins.

He is survived by many friends. He expressed his gratitude to each of them throughout the years, as well as during the last few days how special they each are: Dr. Mark Garry, Melody Francis, Dr. Michaell Durso and his nurse, Sally, and all Cardiac Staff. Dr. Peter Ostler and Dr. Bobby Schneller and Dr. Kyle Adams, Mary Beth RN all the Family Medicine Residents and staff. Dr Palmer, Kathy Jelicka and all the diabetic staff, Dr. Washburn and all the respiratory staff. Dr Hamlyn, Diane Peterson and Deb Bestgen. And all the medical staff of Regional Health / Monument Health who took care of Rich in all his "uncountable" ER/Hospital stays. His friends, Pam, Marcy, and "Mary" at Aspen Credit Union and close friends Duane, Rene and Bettina.

At age 17, Rich embraced the Benedictine monastic lifestyle. He was a monk at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, PA and also the Benedictine Assumption Abbey in Richardton, North Dakota. He chose the name Glenn. He was Brother Glenn, OSB. He left the monastery prior taking his final vows. However, he lived the Benedictine lifestyle his entire life. He lived in Bismarck North Dakota for several years prior to moving to the black hills. He has lived in Rapid City since 1989. He worked at Regional/Monument Health for 31 years. He was very proud to work for the Hospital, to work with his co-workers (Jolene) and all med records staff, and for all the many patients he cared for. He always gave his Heart and Soul. (This Obituary would be very long if all important people in Rich's life were listed: Please know, you are not forgotten!)

He was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. He was a sacristan. He loved this job. However, he had a heart attack and bypass surgery in January 2009. Since then, as other illnesses began to present themselves, prevented him from doing the many jobs and hobbies he dearly loved for many years.

He also is survived through his love of all the Benedictine communities he lived with, as well as all Benedictines throughout the world. Especially Sister Phoebe Schwartze OSB of Sacred Heart Monastery, Dickinson, North Dakota.

Donations made will be divided with: Assumption Abbey, Richardton, ND, Sacred Heart Monastery, ND, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Saint Joseph Parish Center, Rapid City, SD.

Luke 2:29-31 NIV “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations."