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James E. Denke

1955 - 2025

James E. Denke obituary, 1955-2025, Rapid City, SD

BORN

1955

DIED

2025

James Denke Obituary

James E Denke

April 18, 1955 - May 28, 2025

Is survived by his two sisters Sonia D Smith And Jeanie A Denke, also by his step children, Christopher, Tracie & Chad.

Step grandchildren Bradly, Zoey, Audrie, Alexa, Harper, Trey & True.

One great step grandchildren Nessiah.

Services to be held at Shelter # 3 at Canyon Lake Park, Friday June 6 between 10am to 3pm.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rapid City Journal on Jun. 5, 2025.

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Michelle LaRoche

June 17, 2025

We are so grateful for the years we were blessed to have Jim in our lives and will always cherish the wonderful memories. God bless you in heaven

Barbara Bom

June 11, 2025

I´m sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. He lived up the block from us and was a good friend to my late brother, John. I always looked forward to seeing the artwork on his vans.

Calvin C KRUSE

June 5, 2025

Sonia send Jeanie, sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Calvin Kruse

Rapid City Central Cass of 1973

June 5, 2025

Condolences to the family of James Denke our classmate from Rapid City Central Class of 1973.

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10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Canyon Lake Park

Shelter # 3

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