Edwin “Ed” John Haigh, 80, of Hitchcock, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield, SD.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield.

His funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, at Hitchcock Methodist Church in Hitchcock. Reverend Steven Behrens will officiate. Inurnment will follow the service at Altoona Cemetery in Hitchcock. Lunch will then be served at the church fellowship hall.

The funeral service will be live-streamed on the funeral home’s website. The live-stream link is in the funeral service panel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hyke Funeral Home (www.hykefuneralhome.com).

Ed was born to Harold J. and Evelyn (Frankenstein) Haigh on February 19, 1946, in Redfield. He attended country school in rural Beadle County and then attended Hitchcock High School, graduating in 1964.

Ed married Ellen Kay Gilbert on June 1, 1964, in Hitchcock. They lived in rural Wessington, SD, for five years, where Ed was a farm laborer for two area farmers. They returned to Hitchcock in 1969, and Ed was a farm laborer for John Kingdon for 28 years. He then rented some of John’s acres for 26 years. Ed also worked with other area farmers until he retired in 2023.

Ed was a member of the Hitchcock Methodist Church and a member of the Hitchcock Fire Department for many years.

He is survived by his wife; children, Sherry (Scott) Gross of Miller, SD, and Randy (Lisa) Haigh of Tulare, SD.

Five grandkids, Ross (Jessica) Haigh, Jennifer (Adam) Hahler, Kayla (Ryan) Bechen, Christopher Gross, Kaylyn (Casey) Richmond.

Fourteen great-grandkids, Jasmine (Matt Larsen) Parish, Dylan Hahler, Teagan Parish, Aiden Hahler, Rylan Parish, Brailee Hahler, Harper Parish, Abby Bechen, Madison Richmond, Haley Haigh, Brent Bechen, Maverick Richmond, Luke Haigh, Luke Bechen. 1 great-great-grandchild, Charlotte Larsen.

Brother, Harold (Donna) Haigh, and sister-in-law, Diana Haigh.

Sisters and brothers-in-law, JoAnn (Jimmy) Schley, Helen (Tom) Pickles, Richard (Mary) Gilbert, Kenny (Shirley) Gilbert, Berniece Gilbert, Carol Carlson, Jerry (Kathy) Gilbert, Ron (Mary) Gilbert, Tom (Chuck) Gilbert, Connie (Al) McNeely, Susan Martin, and Beth (Scott) Moore;

Several nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

Preceding Ed in death were his parents; sister Evelyn in infancy, brother Warren and nephew Jimmy Haigh, sisters-in-law Delores Gilbert, Evelyn Schley, brothers-in-law Beryl Schley, Charlie Gilbert, Dick Carlson, Chad Martin. Three nieces, one nephew, and one nephew-in-law.

Ed’s family would like to thank the staff at the Eastern Star Nursing Home in Redfield, where he has lived since May 2023, for wonderful care that was provided for Ed.