Dina M. Brandt Holgate, formerly of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, Iowa.  She was 91 years old.

Having lived a lifetime embracing her love of family, community, and all living things, she leaves behind a legacy of patriotism, leadership, service, and faith

Dina Mae Brandt was born on July 22, 1933, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to parents John Henry and Hulda (Zulk) Brandt. She attended Sioux Falls Public Schools, graduating from Washington High School in 1951.

After graduation, Dina married Walter W. Holgate and settled in Sioux Falls. Walt joined the South Dakota Air National Guard, and Dina worked as an accountant at Land O Lakes. They lived in multiple locations, including Illinois, California, and Rapid City, SD.

Following Walter's retirement from the service, Dina took over her father's house-moving business, J.H. Brandt Engineering Co. In 1987, she attended South Dakota State University and Augustana University and earned a bachelor's degree in business management and animal science. While working in the house-moving industry, she also operated the Brandt Land and Cattle Co.

Dina moved to Chamberlain, SD, in 1983, where she was the Economic Development Director for the Lake Francis Case Development Corporation. She dedicated 20 years to this position before retiring in 2003.

Dina was a lifelong member of St. John American Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. She actively participated in church activities and taught confirmation and Sunday school for many years. She also wrote for SCOPE, American Lutheran Church Women magazine. Dina served as the state treasurer of the South Dakota Livestock Association and was a member of the South Dakota Stockgrowers.

She is survived by her children, Sherene Jennings, Washougal, WA, Camera Hunter, Sioux Falls, and Jeffrey Holgate, Madison, SD. Dina leaves behind seven grandchildren: Alexander (Amanda) Hunter, Dash Hunter, Max Hunter, Michelle DeCicco, Joshua Anderson, Haleigh Holgate, and Ryan Holgate; four great-grandchildren: Isaac and Ezra Hunter, Breanna DeCicco, and Jasmine Medina; and one great-great-granddaughter, Leia Medina. She is also survived by her nephews Jason (Lizelle) Brandt, Hollywood, CA, and Todd Brandt, Portland, Oregon; sister-in-law, Miriam Brandt; and her cousin, Louise Lundberg. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ono Jon Brandt, and her parents, Henry and Hulda Brandt.

The family of Dina would like to convey their heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional healthcare professionals at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, Iowa, and St. Croix Hospice in Sioux City. Your compassionate care and unwavering support have meant so much during this difficult time. Thank you for your dedication and kindness.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, with a visitation from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Miller Funeral Home-Downtown, 507 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls.

The funeral service will be live-streamed on Miller Funeral Home's YouTube page. To watch the service live, please click on the following link: https://youtube.com/live/SCnZ_iYFF1k?feature=share

A Celebration of Life

March 4, 2025 | 3:00 p.m.

Reverend Dr. Pat Hammond, Officiating

- ORDER OF SERVICE -

Gathering Music

Welcome

Opening Prayer

Special Music - "Abide With Me"

Scripture Readings

Psalm 117, Psalm 121, Psalm   23

1 Corinthians 13 : 1—8a, 13

Time of Remembrance

Bobbi Lower and Todd Brandt

Special Music - "Love Divine, All Love Excelling"

Scripture Reading

2Timothy 4 : 6—8

Message

Prayer of Thanksgiving and The Lord's Prayer - Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in   heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen

Prayer of Commendation (unison) - Holy God, by your creative power you gave us life, and in your redeeming love you have given us new life in Christ. We commend Dina to your merciful care. Welcome her into your presence; so she may enjoy eternal light and peace and be raised up in glory with all your saints. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Special Music - "For the Beauty of the Earth"

Benediction

Postlude