David "Dave" LaFee's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota

David "Dave" LaFee

April 25, 1943 - October 11, 2025 (82 years old)

Rapid City, South Dakota

David "Dave" LaFee's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rush Funeral Home

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David "Dave" LaFee

April 25, 1943 - October 11, 2025 (82 years old)

Rapid City, South Dakota

David LaFee Obituary

In loving memory of David LaFee of Rapid City, South Dakota, who departed this world on October 11, 2025 at the age of 82. David leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert LaFee and Blanche Parsons (King); his nephew Vernie Hackens; and his parents-in-law, Burle and Velma Dartt.

He is survived by: his wife Linda Dartt; his stepsons, Mark Van Vleck (Cindy) of Rapid City and Charles Van Vleck of Philip; his grandchildren, David Van Vleck (Casey) of Summerset, Ganeva Van Vleck of Rapid City, Erica Cortez (John) of Portland and Jonathan Aleman of Corpus Christi, Texas; his great grandchildren, Westin Van Vleck, John, Daniel, Elicia and Desiree Cortez; and his sisters, Barbara Hackens (Monty) of Johnson Siding, Ruth Butters (Jerry) of Colorado and Beth Parsons of Philip. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 at 10:00 AM.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rush Funeral Home



Tue

Oct 21

Funeral service

10:00 AM

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