RAPID CITY- Traci Lee Ficken, 52, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Rapid City with her family by her side. She fought a long hard battle with brain cancer. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Traci was born October 1, 1962, in Anchorge Alaska, to Ron and LeNelle Bergt. She grew up in Anchorage and graduated from Dimond Highschool in 1980. She attended the University of Fairbanks and University of Alaska Anchorage. Family always came first in Traci's life. She was a loving mother and lived for Doug and her three boys.The boy's football and baseball games became her life as soon as they started playing. When she wasn't juggling the boys, cleaning house, or cooking; she found time to pamper herself. Traci enjoyed all of the holidays and always found a way to make them extra special for her family. Traci and her husband Doug worked side by side in many business ventures. She dedicated herself to making sure their joint ventures succeeded. Most of all they they enjoyed spending time together. A good portion of that time was spent traveling to Nascar races, cruises to different locations, and of course Las Vegas. Traci is preceded by her father Ron Bergt, Grandparents: Irma and Lionel Huppe, Percy and Florence Teufel (Bergt),and her beloved dog Buster. Traci is survived by her husband Doug Ficken, sons: Bradley and Kelsie Ficken, Steven and Cortney Ficken, Kevin Ficken (Alyssa Reinhart): Her mother LeNelle Bergt, sister Charie Felde and brothers Randy (Tasha) Bergt and Steve Bergt (Lisa Pieper): and many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Monday, April 20 at First Congregational Church, 1200 Clark Street in Rapid City. A memorial service will be on Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 am at First Congregational Church with Rev. Dr. Ted Huffman officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Traci Ficken Memorial Fund for helping families with travel expenses associated with medical treatment.