Lynda Wipf, age 83, of Doland, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. 

Her graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, May 28, at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Doland.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service to begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27 at the Kuhler Funeral Home.

Lynda Jane Blume, the daughter of Wiley and Helen (Brink) Blume, was born on March, 31, 1943, in Redfield, South Dakota. She attended school and graduated from Redfield High School. Lynda also attended vocational technology school and received her degree as a dental hygienist. Lynda worked as a dental hygienist and for the State of South Dakota.

Lynda married Albert Allen Wipf on September 19, 1965, in Redfield, and to this union were born two children: Larry and Lonny. The couple always made their home somewhere in Harrison Township, where Lynda raised her family and helped Allen on the farm.

During her time on the farm, Lynda sold products for Purina Feed Sales, helped Allen haul seed for Northrup King Seed Company, and sold the millionth hog to the Swift Meat Packing Company of Huron.

Lynda attended the Emmanuel Mennonite Church, rural Doland. She also served on the Harrison Township Board for many years. Lynda enjoyed fishing and watching her sons race in the stock car races. Lynda was known for her cooking, baking, and Sunday roast beef dinners. Lynda loved spending time with her friends and family. Lynda loved spoiling her two grandsons and watching their many activities. Lynda was always a hard worker.

Grateful for having shared in Lynda’s life are her two sons, Larry Wipf of Doland and Lonnie (Mary) Wipf of Missouri; two grandchildren, Alex and Preston Wipf, both of Doland; her sister-in-law, Sharon (Joe) Rex; her brother-in-law, Gary (Carol) Wipf; and several nieces and nephews.

Lynda was preceded in death by her grandparents; her parents; her husband, Allen; two brothers, Herb and Terry Blume; and her father and mother-in-law, Albert and Tillie Wipf.