Staff Report
Rand Schuft passed away peacefully at his home on June 23, 2025. He was born in Belle Fourche, SD, to William and Nedra Schuft on March 25, 1943. Rand pursued a law enforcement career starting in Yankton, SD, then moved to work for the Rapid City Police Department. He moved to Nevada and continued his law enforcement career with the Fallon Police Department, then he was hired by the state. He retired from a 30-year career in law enforcement in Nevada, but retirement was short lived as he was appointed Municipal Court Judge in Ely, Nev. He spent four years as judge, then decided to move back to his roots in South Dakota.
Rand was very active in the Elks Lodge and was a sitting member of the board of trustees for Yankton College for many years, along with serving on the board for The Ranch at Black Gap development.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years; children, grandchildren, one great grandchild and two brothers. A celebration of Rand’s life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.kirkfuneralhome.com.
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