Sid was born at home on July 24, 1940 in Wood, SD. He was the oldest child of Fred Dimond and Carole McKee. He graduated from Winner High School in 1959. Following graduation, Sid enlisted in the United States Navy, serving until 1963 on the USS Taylor as a Radar Specialist. While aboard the USS Taylor in the Pacific, Sid participated in Operation Dominic, the last above ground atmospheric nuclear test at Johnson Island Atoll about 825 miles southwest of Honolulu. Upon his discharge from the US Navy, Sid returned to Winner, SD.
On January 18, 1964, he and Sharon Farner were united in marriage. They moved to Pierre, SD and later to Edgemont, SD, where he was employed as a Railroad Engineer with the Burlington Northern Railroad until he retired due to illness. They returned to Winner where they have resided for the last 35 years.
Sid and Sharon were blessed when Travis entered their lives. Sid enjoyed his time sharing knowledge with Travis and seeing Travis develop his own desire to learn and share that knowledge with others. Sid was always a great “teacher”.
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