RAPID CITY- Wava Lee (Gustin) Rauert, 93, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Clarkson Health Care.

Wava was born March 4, 1930 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Elmer and Bonnie (Greenwood) Gustin. She attended high school in Grand Island where she graduated in 1948.

Wava married Ralph Rauert July 10, 1949. She was a member of South Canyon Lutheran Church and enjoyed every minute of her membership.

Survivors include her husband, Ralph; two sons: Tim (Barb) Rauert and Craig (Linda) Rauert, all of Rapid City; grandchildren: Ashley (Andy) Rauert Trammell, Jennifer (Ken) Potvin, Kelli Rauert, Michael Rauert; four great grandchildren: Jayde, Christian, Luna and Parker.

Wava was preceded in death by her parents: Elmer and Bonnie Gustin; sister, Lois and brother, Dean.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024 at South Canyon Lutheran Church with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.

Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Canyon Lutheran Church Youth Fund in memory of Wava.