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Michael W. "Mike" Rembold, age 59, of Philip, died Sunday January 29, 2006 at the Ft. Meade VA Medical Center, after a year long battle with cancer.

Mike was born June 25, 1946, in Scotland, South Dakota, the son of Walter and Viola (Davis) Rembold. He graduated from Tripp High School . After graduation he served in the United States Army in the 1^st Air Cavalry Division in Vietnam.

On July 27, 1969, Mike was united in marriage to Karen Wright. They were blessed with three children Lori, Jodi, and Garrett.

Mike earned a degree in education at Southern State College. He taught Industrial Arts at Philip High School for thirty years, before retiring from teaching. After retirement, Mike worked as the Superintendent of Lake Waggoner Golf Course for the next few years.

Mike loved to hunt, fish, and golf, and was usually occupied following the PHS students to many of their sport activities. He was known for his sense of humor and practical jokes but yet very sincere and an inspiration to many people.

Blessed to be a part of Mike’s life include his wife Karen of Philip; two daughters Lori Aberle and her husband Toby of Sturgis, and Jodi Rembold of Spearfish; a son Garrett Rembold of Black Hawk; Mike’s "Littlest Angels" his granddaughters Abigail and Katelyn Aberle; his parents Walter and Viola Rembold of Tripp, South Dakota; a brother Ed Rembold of Tripp; two sisters Linda Huber and her husband Dennis of Freeman, and Norma Garvey and her husband Terry of Yankton; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, and a niece Heather Muth.

Visitation was held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, at the Philip High School, and one hour preceding the services at the school on Thursday.

Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 2, at the Philip High School, with Pastor Mark Ford officiating.

Interment with military honors by the Belle Fourche Honor Guard was 3:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Black Hills National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Rush Funeral Home of Philip is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Karen Rembold, P.O. Box 191, Philip, SD  57567

Thursday, February 2, 2006 10:00 a.m.

Philip High School

Philip, South Dakota

Pastor Mark Ford

Marianne Frein – Pianist

Maureen Palecek & Barb Bowen – Vocal Duet

Doug Hauk – Jerry Rhodes – Jeff Rieckman

Bill McDaniel – David Burnett – Larry Kochersberger

Jody Gittings – Dick Davis

Marty Hansen – Jesse Hansen

Jack Hansen – Harlan Moos

All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

Thursday, February 2, 2006 3:00 p.m.

Black Hills National Cemetery

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