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William J. Crackel
05/18/1948 - 03/31/2023
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Obituary For William J. Crackel
William (Bill) Joseph Crackel, 74, of Rapid City, passed away on March 31, 2023, after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s.
Bill was born on May 18, 1948, to Wayne and Louisa Crackel in Pierre, SD. He went on to serve for the United States Army as a private first class stationed in Fort Riley, KS.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy of 40 years; 6 children, Staci, Robert, Tina, Dora, Eric and Sarah; and 3 sisters, Betty Lou, Janis, and Jackie; 12 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents, his parents, a son, and a grandson.
Bill drove truck for most of his life. He also liked to work on vehicles in his off time. He always had some project he was working on whether it be a classic car he was restoring or building something out of wood in the garage.
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04/10/2024
Thanks for your service - Posted by A VETERAN on April 5, 2023
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04/10/2024
Bill was such a wonderful person! He always had interesting stories. Haven't seen or talked to him in while. Sending Hugs & Prayers to his Family! - Posted by Kimberly Simmons on April 12, 2023
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