Ardella E. (Schlepp) Feickert was born September 4, 1927, at Java, SD, to John E. and Barbara Schlepp. She was united in marriage to Elmer Feickert of Hillsview, SD, on June 30, 1945. He, at that time, was serving in the US Army. From this union, six loving children were born.
Ardella taught school in the rural area of Ipswich and Leola, SD. She worked at east side Family Thrift Center for a year, then was employed at SD School of Mines for 25 years when she retired.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and enjoyed new food recipes. She also enjoyed collecting state spoons, watching her son, Quinten, drag race, and spending time with her family and friends.
Ardella, 92, Rapid City, died Monday, July 6, 2020, at Fountain Springs Healthcare in Rapid City.
She is survived by her children, Quinten (Eileen) Feickert, Juel (Darrell) Farnsworth, and Cheri (Kevin) Kenyon; twelve grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer; one sister; two brothers; and three sons.
A memorial has been established.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2020, also at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Pastor Warren Lahammer officiating. Committal services will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Rapid City.

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