Raymond Rothfuss

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Raymond Rothfuss, 99, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, December 3, at Faith Missionary Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Rock Creek Cemetery in rural Mitchell. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7:00 PM at Faith Missionary Church with a 6:30 PM prayer service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Raymond Rothfuss was born September 3, 1923 to Harry and Mable (Alderson) Rothfuss in Wells, KS. He graduated from high school in Miltonvale, KS.

He served in the Navy in World War II as a Motor Machinist Mate 3rd Class.

In 1948, Ray married Elenora Schurle. For 14 years he and Elenora owned and operated Rothfuss Grocery in Miltonvale, KS. From 1960 to 1970, Ray and his brother, Paul, owned and operated Rothfuss Brothers Construction in Junction City, KS. While living in Junction City, Ray and Elnora adopted Sue, Steve, Sandy, and Stan. In 1971, Ray moved his family to Rapid City, SD; and then to Greeley, CO where he owned and operated a mobile home park. They lived in Scottsbluff, NE; Duncan, OK; Spartanburg, SC; and Lewisville, TX. In 1978, Ray moved his family to Mitchell, SD, where he started Custom Builders in partnership with Paul Williams. He worked for a few years for a local company, Puetz Construction.

Elenora passed away in 1985, and then he married Cheryl Croyle in 1986. Together, they adopted Jonathan and Tony.

Ray was a member of the Faith Missionary Church where he served as an usher, Sunday School Superintendent, and on the church board. He also served on the board of Faith Bible School.

Ray is survived by his wife, Cheryl of Mitchell; sons, Steve (Rosanne) Rothfuss of Table Rock, NE, Stan (Pam) Rothfuss of Lake Stevens, WA, Jon (Brandy) Rothfuss, of Grand Forks, ND, Tony (Audrey) Rothfuss, of Mitchell, SD; daughters, Susan (Randy) Swihart Lewisville, TX and Sandy (Marty) Saine, of Vero Beach, Florida; nineteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and brothers, Paul (Marilyn) Rothfuss of Topeka, KS and Darrell (Rose) Rothfuss of Junction City, KS.        

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Don and Richard; sister, Wilma; and brother-in-law, Dale Rumbaugh.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to Faith Missionary Church Building Fund or Faith Bible School Multi-Purpose Building, 1009 E. 6th Ave, Mitchell, SD  57301.

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