Lloyd Olivier

Lloyd Delmer Olivier, 85, of Corsica, SD, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Corsica, SD. Memorial Services are 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Corsica Christian Reformed Church. A private family Committal Service will follow at Harrison Cemetery.

Lloyd Delmer Olivier was born on August 18, 1938, to John and Henrietta (Kiel) Olivier in Douglas County, SD. He attended country school through the 8th grade and then started working. Lloyd was united in marriage to Irene Mae DeJong on April 10, 1959, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, SD.

Lloyd worked as a truck driver and then at the NFO Plant near Lake Andes for twenty years. He also worked a short time at Cabela’s during his retirement. Lloyd enjoyed growing a garden, elk hunting, and riding his motorcycle to Sturgis every year.

Grateful for having shared in Lloyd’s life are his six children: Todd Olivier of Sioux Falls, SD, Doug Olivier of Harrisburg, SD, Nyla (John) Lewis of Baker, FL, Trista (Tom) DeLange of Harrison, SD, Darcey (Dave) Hargens of Stickney, SD and Sasha (Damon) Shimp of Hills, MN; daughter-in- law Krista Olivier of Sioux Falls, SD;  sixteen grandchildren: Reagan, Ian, Jordan, Laramie, Walker, Calisa, Kieth, Aaron, Samantha (Joel), Zachary (Emily), Kruz, Candice, Kane, Austin, Aspen and Wyett; five great grandchildren: Payce and Kennedy, Kyla, Maddie and River; one brother: Donald (Donna) Olivier, along with many nieces and nephews.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife Irene, his two sons Timothy Lloyd Olivier and Jerry Olivier, his parents, two sisters Loretta Veurgdenhil and Doloris Vande Minkelis, one brother Dennis Olivier, and a nephew Owen Vande Minkelis.