Kathryn was born at home on the family ranch near Tilford, SD, on December 28, 1923, to Guido and Lois Soelzer. She attended Morse Creek School for eight years and made the seven mile journey on horseback. She spent the next four years in the Sturgis High School and graduated in 1941. Kathryn married Bernard Reausaw II on November 16, 1947. Bernard died on November 1, 1980.

Kathryn first worked at the USO (United Services Organization) in the 1940's. After her marriage, she helped run the family dry cleaning business (Deluxe Cleaners), as she raised her family in Lead. She cared for her multiple handicapped son, Rhyan, at home for eleven and a half years. Kathryn enjoyed working at the New York Store in Deadwood, as well as working as a secretary for her son, Bernie, for several years.

She enjoyed playing bridge, poker, and cribbage with her children, family, and friends. She loved to dance. Hosting large family get-togethers was a special talent and joy to her. Her most well-known trait was the love for her children. From the moment they were born, her grandchildren knew her love. She developed strong bonds with them all.

Mary Kathryn (Soelzer) Reausaw, 92, Spearfish, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016, at the David M. Dorsett Health Care Facility in Spearfish.

Kathryn was a beloved and well respected lady in the Lead community, over the past sixty-five years. She will be greatly missed by friends and family. Kathryn is survived by children, Bernard Reausaw III (Judy), Ralph Reausaw (Carol), and Lois Ann Jacobs (Curt); grandchildren, Tammie Stiess (Matt), Sara Reausaw Wilson (Kyle), Brent Reausaw (Carena), Jess Reausaw (Becky), Phillip Reausaw, Ryan Reausaw, Mark Jacobs (Abby) and Kelsey Jacobs; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Frank and Ralph Soelzer, husband, Bernard Reausaw II; son, Rhyan Reausaw; and one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Wilson.

Memorial donations may be given to the Kathryn Reausaw memorial, which will be given for the use of Alzheimer's Patients.

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