David Lee Singsaas

David Singsaas, age 77, of Sioux Falls died October 7, 2019 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM Friday, October 11, 2019, at East Nidaros Lutheran Church, Baltic. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, at the church.

David Lee Singsaas was born on December 21, 1941 to Gilbert and Gertrude (Brende) Singsaas in Sioux Falls. He grew up near Baltic where he attended grade school and high school, graduating in 1959.  He attended SDSU for a year before enlisting in the US Air Force. After serving 4 years in the military he started his own trucking company. Later he began working for Carter Elevator Company in Sioux Falls.  He traveled around South Dakota installing elevators.

David married Darla Albers on December 3, 1977. In 1985 they moved to Bismarck, ND where he serviced elevators throughout the state.  In 1996 he retired from Otis Elevator. They moved to Montrose in 1997.  In retirement they traveled and enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Unique to his hobby was his large collection of model John Deere tractors, many that he rebuilt himself. They lived in Renner before settling in Sioux Falls. David was a lifelong member of East Nidaros Lutheran Church.

He was a member of the Baltic Legion for several years and was a lifetime member of the VFW.

David is survived by his wife, Darla; her sisters: Darcy (Duane) Myrmoe and Danita (Jeff) Foss and their families; and his sister, Sharon. He was preceded in death by his parents.