It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marcella A Rave of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, who passed away on April 4, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marcella A Rave to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Joe Ahlers and Pauline Ahlers (Bricher); her spouse Bertus Rave; her son Phillip; her siblings, Sylvester, Don, Jerome, Joseph and Evelyn; her daughter-in-law Lori; her grandsons, Justin and Travis; and her great grandchild Marianna.

She is survived by : her children, Kathleen Arthur (Jeff) of Canton, GA, Karen Munk (Dave) of Dell Rapids, SD, Roger Rave (Teri) of Crooks, SD, Robert Rave (Deb) of Dandridge, TN, Terry Rave (Brenda) of Lead, SD, Mary Dressen (Ken) of Baraboo, WI, Rose Volden (Bruce) of Canistota, SD, Kay Rave of Walker, MN and Bill Rave (Lynda) of Brookings, SD; and her brothers, Vince Ahlers (Barbara) and Arn Ahlers (Bonnie). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 7th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Kahler-Brende Funeral Home (107 W 4th St, Dell Rapids, SD 57022). A wake was held on Sunday, April 7th 2024 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, April 8th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (606 E 8th St, Dell Rapids, SD 57022). A burial was held on Monday, April 8th 2024 at 11:45 AM at the St. Mary Cemetery (Clark Ave, Dell Rapids, SD 57022).

Memorials may be directed to Lifescapes (https://www.lifescapesd.org) in Sioux Falls.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kahler Funeral Home