Robert Vincent Astarita, 65 of Fort Meade died September 24, 2016 at the Department of Veteran Affairs - Fort Meade.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era from 1969 to 1972.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Chaplain William Vandri officiating.

Military Honors will be conducted by the Sturgis Honor Guard and The South Dakota Army National Guard.