Betty Crackel
August 31, 1923 ~ February 24, 2015
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Mary Betty Crackel, 91, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial followed at Morningside Cemetery, Ree Heights. Visitation was held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2015 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Mary Betty was born August 31, 1923 to Harry and Edith (Dicks) Snethen near Hammill, South Dakota. She attended and graduated from Winner High School. After high school, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska and attended night school while working as a bookkeeper for Baker Manufacturing. After several years there, she moved to Fargo, North Dakota where she attained a similar job as a bookkeeper.
On January 31, 1954, she married Raymond “Barney” Crackel where they lived on a farm south of Ree Heights. To this union, four children were born. Unfortunately, her husband passed away in July of 1964. Betty and her children moved into Ree Heights where she stayed home with her youngest and babysat her niece. After her youngest reached school age, she began working for Miller Plumbing and Heating in Miller. After one year of winter driving every day, the family moved to Miller. She worked in the Hand County Treasurer’s office for a few years, and then worked at the First National Bank for many years in the bookkeeping department. After retirement from the bank, she continued to work at the Miller Sale Barn, and then through Experience Works at the Soil Conservation Service and Job Service. She also worked as the First Presbyterian Church secretary for several years.
Betty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church serving as deacon and was a member of women’s circle. While living in Ree Heights, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
She is survived by one daughter, Patricia of Miller; two sons: Philip of Rapid City and Robert (Andrea) as well as one grandson, Levi all of Minot, ND.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; son, Jim; brothers: Harry and Philip (who was killed in the Korean War); sister, Louisa; mother and father-in-law, Joe and Pearl Crackel; brother-in-law, Wayne Crackel; and sister-in-law, Ida Crackel.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Betty’s arrangements.
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Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Will keep you in our prayers. Joan
Our Sincere Sympathy to the Family of Mary Betty Crackel. Lotsa good memories of the Crackel Family and I enjoyed working with Betty in the Bookkeeping department @the First National Bank in Miller. Blessings to all of you! Patricia Shaw & Family
So sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. She had a great smile which she flashed at me each time I saw her at the home. I will miss that. Praying that God will grant you peace of mind knowing that Betty is sharing that smile with Jesus with a body made new through Him. Please call me if you need anything.
So sorry to hear about your loss. I hope that healing prayers and memories will heal your heart.
We are so sorry about your Mother’s passing. May God comfort you at this difficult time and in the days to come. Our prayers are with you. Karen and Orville
Patty, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about your mom Pat. It sounds like she over came a lot in her life. Lost her husband early. Raised 4 children. Worked . What a tribute to her. She sounds like an amazing Mom and person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We continue to pray for all of you as you make preparations for your mom’s final rites. And for the days ahead, as you travel home and return to your everyday routine. May you experience His love, peace, and comfort in the forth coming days. He is always with you. Call upon Him to help you through this grieving process.
Bob, Andrea and Levi ~ please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Hold those memories close to your heart.
Dr. Crackel,
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Linde
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and all of the families.
So sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a special lady!! May God watch over your family.