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Clara Theresa Drafahl Rasmussen-Clark

Birth	:	2 Sep 1924 Lyman County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	16 Jan 2018 Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Margarets Cemetery, Kimball, Brule County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.7369003, -98.9627991
Description	:	Clara Theresa Drafahl was born September 2, 1924 at Reliance, SD to Frederick William and Caroline (Rohrbauck) Drafahl. Clara was one of 13 children. Clara spent her childhood on the family farm by Reliance, SD. There were many times she remarked how she would ice skate on the creek a mile to country school. She attended country school through the eighth grade until her mother became ill. Clara was chosen to stay home and care for her mother. In doing so, she learned the wonderful trait of her fabulous embroidering skills, as well as becoming a wonderful cook. Read More	Clara Theresa Drafahl was born September 2, 1924 at Reliance, SD to Frederick William and Caroline (Rohrbauck) Drafahl. Clara was one of 13 children. Clara spent her childhood on the family farm by Reliance, SD. There were many times she remarked how she would ice skate on the creek a mile to country school. She attended country school through the eighth grade until her mother became ill. Clara was chosen to stay home and care for her mother. In doing so, she learned the wonderful trait of her fabulous embroidering skills, as well as becoming a wonderful cook. On February 6, 1945, Clara was united in marriage to Raymond Rasmussen at St. Margaret's Church in Kimball. They made their home north of Kimball on a farm. To this union, four sons were born, Michael, Russell, Dennis, and Shannon. After Raymond's passing on May 20, 1974, Clara moved into Kimball and was employed at the Kimball School as a cook. On November 25, 1978 Clara was united in marriage to Donald Clark. Together they made their home on the Clark farm north of Pukwana, SD. During this time Clara enjoyed many trips to the West Coast and Oregon. Clara loved to garden and can the vegetables, bake, play cards with family and friends and of course her embroidering. Every grandchild has dish towels and pillow cases which are treasured keepsakes for a hand skill you don't see much anymore. After Don's passing on June 5, 2007 Clara entered Prairie View Assisted Living in Kimball where she resided till the time of her death. There she was well cared for and loved by the employees and residents. Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands Raymond and Donald; daughter-in-law Kathy Rasmussen; great granddaughter Cayla Westendorf; two step daughters-in-law Elaine Lusk and Wanda Meek; and siblings Frieda and Soyfia Ketelhut, Meta Schwiesow, Martha Priebe, Karoline Schaffer, Elizabeth Dahlman, William, Marie, Fred, and John Drafahl. From the Hickey Funeral home

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Where is Clara Theresa Drafahl Rasmussen-Clark's memorial?
Clara Theresa Drafahl Rasmussen-Clark's memorial is located at: Saint Margarets Cemetery, Kimball, Brule County, USA.
When did Clara Theresa Drafahl Rasmussen-Clark death?
Clara Theresa Drafahl Rasmussen-Clark death on 16 Jan 2018 in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Clara Theresa Drafahl Rasmussen-Clark's memorial?
Latitude: 43.7369003
Longitude: -98.9627991

Family Members:

Parent

Siblings

Frieda Drafahl Ketelhut

(1905 - 1971)

William F Drafahl

(1906 - 1985)

Soyfia Drafahl Ketelhut

(1908 - 2000)

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Drafahl Dahlman

(1911 - 2006)

Fred William Drafahl

(1917 - 1974)

Martha A Drafahl Priebe

(1919 - 1958)

Meta Alvina Drafahl Schwiesow

(1922 - 1976)

John Robert Drafahl

(1930 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Margarets Cemetery
Kimball, Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7369003, -98.9627991

2. Kimball Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7449950, -98.9725690

3. Bohemian Protestant Cemetery
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4. Bullis Wilbur Cemetery
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5. National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6150017, -99.0785980

6. Red Lake Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7015130, -99.1698930

7. Bendon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6003460, -99.0729050

8. Eagle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5847015, -99.0503006

9. Eagle Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5848670, -99.0516610

10. Saint Procopius Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6435200, -99.1550700

11. Saint Anthony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7742004, -99.1911011

12. Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7742004, -99.1919022

13. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7279400, -98.7183200

14. Norwegian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8158300, -99.1942850

15. White Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7370690, -98.7051440

16. Gabrielson Cemetery
Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5600014, -98.8814011

17. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6193500, -98.7523300

18. Robey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6193600, -98.7523000

19. Larson Cemetery
Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5625000, -98.8503036

20. Trinity Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6192017, -98.7521973

21. Torrey Lake Lutheran Cemetery
Kimball, Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5594960, -98.8474270

22. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5442009, -98.9122009

23. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6124992, -98.7485962

24. Stavanger Cemetery
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