Vivian Rathbun Degel, age 84, of Twin Bridges passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at her home.
She was born April 7, 1932 to John and Mary Rathbun at home in Westerheim, N.D.
She married Tony Degel on February 6, 1951 in Rapid City, S.D.
They had nine children: sons John, Mike, Joe and Paul and daughters Kathi, Nikki, Irene, Mari and Pati. She has 27 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She didn’t count any as stepchildren because from day one they were grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tony & her daughter Irene.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 27, at 2:00 p.m. at the K&L Mortuary Chapel at Twin Bridges with Larry Melhoff officiating. Interment was in the Twin Bridges Cemetery.