Reverend Raymond Earl Stucke, 91, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Monument Health in Rapid City. Earl, a retired elder of the Dakotas Conference, is the father of David Stucke and father-in-law to Bea Stucke, who are part of the Dakotas Conference staff. 

Rev. Stucke served the Dakotas Conference at: Colton/Chester; Tripp County Larger Parish; Huron Riverview/Virgil; and Sioux Falls Hilltop. 

A service celebrating Earl's life is planned for June 25, 2021 at 11 a.m., mountain time, at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church in Rapid City, South Dakota. Condolences can be sent to Grace Stucke at: 255 Texas St. #F439, Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701; and Dave and Bea Stucke at 3216 Kirkwood Dr., Rapid City South Dakota,  57702.

A clergy choir is requested by the family.  For those who would like to participate, please arrive at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church in Rapid City at 10:00 a.m., June 25, 2021, to rehearse ahead of the 11 a.m. service.  The clergy will be singing "The Summons" — Faith We Sing #2130.   

A full obituary can be viewed here.