Douglas C. Rahe, 50, of Sturgis, died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2008, at the Black Hills National Cemetery with Pastor Randy Sturzenbecher officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard. Family and friends will gather at 1:00 pm at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis to leave for the cemetery.

Visitation will begin at noon Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel and run until 8:00 p.m.

Douglas Charles Rahe was born June 17, 1958, to Leonard and Eunice (Rang) Rahe in Valentine, NE. He lived, attended, and graduated from grade school and high school in Hot Springs, SD. Doug then enlisted and served in the US Army. After his honorable discharge, Doug settled in Sturgis and worked for Crum Electric of Rapid City.

Doug is survived by his parents, Leonard and Eunice Rahe of Sturgis; two brothers, Mike (Mary) of Burt, IA, and Scott (Robin) of West Chesterfield, NH; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial has been established.