Robert “Bob” Lynn Shuck
July 2, 1936 ~ January 19, 2026
Robert “Bob” L. Shuck, 89, Brandon, SD, died Monday, January 19, 2026, at Palisade Healthcare in Garretson, SD.
A Celebration of Life Open House will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon with a Memorial Service beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Robert “Bob” Lynn Shuck was born on July 2, 1936, in Volga, SD, to Orville and Bess (Mershon) Shuck. He was baptized on March 20, 1948, at the Methodist Parsonage. Bob graduated from Arlington High School in 1954. He graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in education.
Bob married Marilyn Erickson at First United Methodist Church in Brookings, SD on August 16, 1958. He also enlisted in the Army in Sioux Falls in August 1958. He served in the Army until he was discharged in Fort Totten, NY in August 1961.
Bob was a teacher for the Sioux Falls School District from August 1963 until he retired in May 1999. He spent most of his adult life as a part-time beekeeper, which was a perfect summer job for a teacher. He was a beekeeper beginning in his mid-30’s until he was in his 70’s.
Bob was a Mason, a member of the South Dakota Teachers Retirement Board, and a member of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter 289. He also held a private pilot’s license. Bob’s claim to fame was building a T18, two-seat plane that was featured on the cover of EAA Sports Aviation Magazine. Unfortunately, due to migraines, he was unable to finish the build or pilot the plane. He was able to ride in it.
Bob is survived by his wife, Marilyn; sons, Brad (Cindy) Shuck, Sioux Falls, and Wade (Danyel Juillard) Shuck, Brandon; grandson, Alex (Megan) Shuck, Sioux Falls; granddaughter, Ona (Sean) Wellons, Bloomington, MN; and great-granddaughters, Kenna and Knox.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Bess; and a brother, Richard.
Bob and Bud taught me how to handle bees at Clover Girl Honey when most of my fellow students would have been horrified. It was a lot of fun and got me out in some beautiful spots. Good memories for sure.
Bob and Marilyn were neighbors to my mother in Brandon. Bob was one of the nicest people I have ever met! I didn’t know him well, but he always took a minute to say hello and visit when we were there. Condolences to his family.
Dear Shuck family: When I saw his name, I wondered if this was my junior high school wood tech teacher AND the father of Wade– who only left good, funny memories from Harvey Dunn. I am sorry for your dad passing away- and I pray that you find comfort knowing what a great memory he is for so many people. He taught me to sand blast (I still have my pencil organizer with a sand blasted unicorn), wire an outlet (still doing that in my home), and cook a hot dog using currents and bent nails (boy, I got zapped when I touched that hot dog standing on a piece of metal– dumb lesson learned). What a fun teacher he was! Wade and Danyel– I knew both of you growing up (school or church), and I am glad that you have each other at this time of loss. Blessings, Heather