Mardell Hause
July 25, 1928 ~ August 4, 2020
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Mardell E. Hause, 92, of Gettysburg, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Avera Oahe Manor, Gettysburg.
Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Jeff Adel officiating. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at the church. Burial was at 10:30 a.m. MDT, Monday, August 10, 2020 in the Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis.
Mardell Eudene Leisinger was born July 25, 1928 in White, SD to Tony and Margaret (Kracke) Leisinger. She received her education in the Revillo and White school systems. Following her education, Mardell babysat and worked as a waitress in a local diner.
On December 24, 1948 Mardell was united in marriage to Robert Hause in Brookings, SD. They made their homes in Brookings, Watertown, and Pierre until 1959 when they opened the Bard and Wika Inc. NAPA store in Gettysburg. Mardell spent her days not only raising her own children, but also the children of many others. For 40+ years she ran an in-home daycare teaching children to play and share with others, preparing them for school and days were filled with outdoor play, story time and music at naptime. Her daycare children became part of her own family. She had a great love for her children and it showed in the countless hours she gave teaching them to cook, care for others, and grow into caring and loving adults. She always tried to teach everyone to make a place of their own in this world and to do well.
In her spare time Mardell loved gardening, sewing, bird watching, caring for animals of all sorts and going on walks. She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years and participated in the United Methodist Women. She also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary.
Mardell’s life will be cherished by her children: Darrell (Martena), Sheboygan, WI, Dennis, Rapid City, SD, Larry, Edina, MN, Pamela (Jim) Rieger, Estelline, SD and Janet (Joe) Beacom, Crystal, MN; daughter-in-law, Geri Hause, Gettysburg; grandchildren: Tristan (Jennifer) Hause, Ruthann (Mark) Gneiser, Paula (Micheal) Vandenberg, Nathan Hause, Jonathan Hause, Nick (Stephanie) Marty, Andrea (Clinton) Powell, Ashley (Josh) Stricherz, Jeff (Rachel) Rieger, Jacob Beacom, and Emily Beacom; great-grandchildren: Keegan Carrell and Harley Hause (Tristan), Lucas and Micah Gneiser (Ruthann), Peyton, Gavin, and Aiden Marty (Nick), Garrison, Caden, Sutton Rae and Keston Powell (Andrea), Mason Rieger (Jeff), and one soon to be joining (Ashley); sister: Doris Olson, Camano Island, WA; sisters-in-law: Shirley and Lois Leisinger.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert; son, Bryan; grandchildren Yuri Hause and Amanda Rieger; siblings: Alvin Leisinger, Stella (Orvin) Anderson, Elnora (Pete) Hicks, Ramona (Harold) Asmus, Art Leisinger, Louie Olson, Alberta (Clifford) Berg, Donna (Robert) Clark, and Robert (Gaye) Leisinger.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Mardell’s arrangements.
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Mardell framed the lives of many of us when we were young and we are all better people today because of her. Rest in Peace.
Mardell's Family,
So sorry for your loss! Mardell was a very important part of my youth and couldn't have been a better role model to help raise me, my siblings and friends. She will truly missed!
We will keep your family in our prayers.
Tony Hericks
My sincere condolences go out to Mardell's family. She was a wonderful and caring lady! I will always remember all the years she took care of my while I was growing up.
Our prayers are with Pam and Jim along with rest of family. Good friends all the way back to square dancing days. Fine lovely lady.
Heaven gained a wonderful angel with Mardell! She was more than a wife, mother, grandmother and babysitter. She was a friend, mentor and mother figure to many. I'm sure she's changing diapers in heaven, cuddling the little ones and reuniting with others gone before her. She was loved by many parents and children besides her family. Words cannot express how important she was in so many lives. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Mardell was one great lady. She will be missed.
Prayers for all of your family. Mardell was a dear friend, extra grandma to our kids, and a joy to spend time with. Her passion for kids made an enormous impact on my family and 100's of more in our community. Thank you for sharing her with all the kids she had in your home through the years. Yesterday, my kids had "Mardell soup" in memory of her. They often talk about meat shapes, pizza, and how she made every meal fun. While she was caring for them they learned so much and have wonderful memories of helping put rocks back on the driveway in the spring, reading books, doing puzzles, favorite cartoons they only watched as her house, playing with blocks and the McDonald's kitchen set, going to the school playground and so much more. After she quit daycare, her house was still a favorite place to stop in after track practice or after school, just to say hi and get a hug; go hang out for an hour and draw her a picture; enjoy Oreos and milk; visit about their latest school trip; or share some of our garden veggies. I know she was ready to go home to the Lord, but we will greatly miss her as she is snuggling the babies there. May the Lord comfort all the family and welcome her with open arms.
To my dad and the immediate family I'm sorry for your loss. Grandma was a very impactful person with an infinite amount of love in her heart. Heaven got a great caretaker and if only the world has many more of her.
Dear Dennis & Pam/Jim & family
Our sincere sympathy in your loss. She led an active, busy & useful life which makes for cherished memories for each of you!
With our love
Arlene/Ron
My deepest condolences to the family! I remember the nice visit I had with her when I took my nephews to Gettysburg.
Our sympathy and prayers for comfort in the loss of your mother, grandma and great-grandma.
With love,
Harry and Margaret
I Enjoyed getting acquainted with Mardell and the Hause family the months I spent with Dennis and Yuri. My sympathy, Mardell was a kind and generous person.
Reading your Mom’s obituary, Dennis, Brings back many memories of Gettysburg. Sweet to see Yuri’s name, too. Accept sympathy in the loss of a loving, caring Mom.
Moms are hard to lose. Sorry for your loss Dennis.