Ross Anderson Tennis, 74, rural Sturgis, died at his ranch on Sunday, July 6, 2008.

Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. until time of services on Thursday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.

Committal services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis with Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating. Friends may gather at the funeral chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery.

Ross was born January 24, 1934, at Sturgis, SD, to Archie and Clara (Orr) Tennis. He attended school in Sturgis and after completing his education he returned to the ranch.

Ross married Donna Mae Grebner on October 28, 1961, in Sturgis. Together, they operated the ranch and dairy for 30 years. Ross had recently retired and started to enjoy the "Front Porch Club".

Survivors include his wife, Donna, rural Sturgis; two sons, Ronnie (Belinda) Tennis and Charles (Roslie) Tennis, Vale; one daughter, Sandra (Travis) Pokorney, Gillette, WY; one brother, Raymond (Joyce) Tennis Phoenix, AZ; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

A memorial has been established to the American Heart Association.