Henrichs v. Henrichs

SABERS, Justice.

Wife appeals award of alimony and property distribution. Husband appeals claiming excessive alimony award.

Facts

Gerald (Jerry) and Marvella (Marvella) Henrichs were married in May of 1954. Three children were born; all were adults at the time of the divorce action. In 1966, Jerry bought the Triple F Feeds business in Ramona, South Dakota. Marvella assisted Jerry in the feed business. In 1978, Jerry became the State Manager for Triple F Feeds. This position required frequent travel and Marvella became responsible for most of the day-to-day operation of the feed store until 1982…