Violet Geigle was born July 9, 1926 at her parents’ home north of Quinn, SD, the daughter of Albert and Johanna (Hein) Geigle. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church north of Quinn. Violet grew up and received her education in the Quinn area. She and her other sisters spent much time helping on their parents’ farm –ranch. 

Violet was united in marriage to Adolph John Denke on February 22, 1948 at her parents’ home north of Quinn. After their marriage, they moved to a farm-ranch north of Kadoka, SD. In 1957 they moved to Wichita, Kansas where Adolph worked on the Titan II Missiles. In the fall of 1962 they moved to Rapid City, where Violet worked for a rest home with Sidney Haine. Violet worked several years from her home as a terminal agent for National Trailer Convoy, and at SCI. Later Violet, along with her husband, owned and operated the Western Mobile Home Park in Box Elder, SD. In 1989 they retired and sold their business to their son, Gene. This gave Violet time to enjoy her favorite hobby, quilting. Violet also enjoyed camping and fishing with her husband (when the fish were biting!).
 
Violet was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Rapid City, and the Good Samaritan Club. 

Grateful for having shared her life are her three sons, Gary Denke and his wife, Gail of Rapid City, Gene Denke and his wife, Teresa of Box Elder and Gerald Denke of San Diego, CA.; four daughters, Donna Denke of Rapid City, Darla Mengenhauser and her husband, Jack of Rapid City, Diane Evans and her husband, Morris of Rapid City, and Delores Fitzler and her husband, Doug of Alliance, Nebraska; ten grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Ruth Denke of Rapid City and Elsie Morrison and her husband Allen of Melbourne, Florida; two brother-in-laws Arnold Johnson of Wall, and Erhart Denke and his wife Alice of Sturgis; two sister-in-laws Marge Denke and Marie Denke both of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Violet was preceded in death by her husband Adolph Denke on December 3, 2003; a son, Greg Denke; her parents, Albert and Johanna Geigle; a grandson Joshua Denke; and a sister Minnie Johnson.  

Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Rapid City, and one hour preceding the services on Saturday.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at Peace Lutheran Church in Rapid City, (219 St. Anne St E) with Pastor David Lindenberg officiating.

Interment will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Wall Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.
Peace Lutheran Church
Rapid City, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor David Lindenberg
MUSIC
Robin Reinhold - Pianist
Maygie Schwiesow - Vocalist
“Courage” 
Ruth Stabile - Pianist
Vocalists
Alice Richter - Alma Crosbie
“Amazing Grace”
Congregational Hymns
“Rock of Ages”
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
“How Great Thou Art”
USHERS
Kenny Denke - Glenn Crose
PALLBEARERS
Morris Evans - Phillip Leithauser
Steve Leithauser - Michael Leithauser
Doug Fitzler - Joachim Schwiesow
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 1:30 p.m.
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota