Meredith Pauly Obituary

Meredith Hannah Raben was born October 4th, 1956, in Crawford, Nebraska, to John and Bernice Raben. She is the second youngest of six children: Dee, Johnny, Gaynold, Tom, and Lenny. Meredith grew up in Martin, South Dakota, where she attended grade school at Martin, Tuthill, and Kadoka before graduating from Bennett County High School in 1974. Immediately after graduation she moved to California to be a nanny for her cousin’s family.

After Tavis was born in 1975, she returned to Martin for a short time then to Texas and later to Midland in 1985 where she worked at the Office Bar until getting a job at Dakota Case in 1987. She met Dave Konst in May of 1992 and continued commuting to Philip until May of 1995 when she and Leandra moved in with Dave.

She remained at Dakota Case until they closed then accepted a position at Napa Auto Parts. She remained working there until moving to Rapid City in May of 2014 when she began working for Johnson Machine. She was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in February 2015 and had to leave her job at that time.

Meredith enjoyed going on motorcycle trips with Dave, watching the drag races on the weekends, and spending most of her free time outside with her chickens, ducks, goats, and especially her pot belly pig, Nellie. She also enjoyed going to watch all of the grandkids participate in their activities.

Meredith is survived by, Dave Konst, of Rapid City; two children, Tavis (Misty) Pauly of Pierre, Leandra (Kristopher) Arthur of Box Elder; three step-children, Tracy (Lori) Konst of Sturgis, Bill (Shannon) Konst of Rapid City, and Melony (James) Gyles of Sturgis; four brothers, Franklin “Dee” (Mary) Raben of Detroit, Michigan, Johnnie (Michelle) Raben of Post, Texas, Tom Raben of Post, Texas, and Lenny (Jamie) Raben of Black Hawk; one sister, Gaynold (Tony) Willoughby of Midland; one aunt Veda Raben of Crawford, Nebraska; one uncle Neal Matti of Gillette, Wyoming; 11 grandchildren: Slater and Jadon Pauly, Tayanna & Tierny Arthur, Madison and Preston Gyles, Brooke and Brett Konst, Bailey Konst, and Sarah and Jacob Mueller; one great-grandchild on the way.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Bernice Raben; a niece, DeAnn Raben; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 20, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Tel Saucerman officiating.

Interment will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

Memorials and cards may be sent to P.O. Box 408, Box Elder, SD 57719.

Service Details

VISITATION
Wednesday, October 19, 2018 - 6-8 p.m.
Rush Funeral Home
Philip, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.
American Legion Hall
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Tel Saucerman
MUSIC
“Telephone in Heaven”
“Dancing in the Sky”
“Grandma’s Song”
“The Rose”
“Sound of Silence”
USHERS
Leonard Konst - Keith Slovek
PALLBEARERS
Tracy Konst - Bill Konst - James Gyles
Russel Cvach - Wesley Cvach - Bradley Cvach
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

Guest Book

I would like to offer my sincerest condolences during this difficult time, the loss of a loved one can be a painful experience and I hope you can find comfort in God's Word the Bible, in Revelation 21:4 it mentions how death will be no more and in John 5:28,29 it says how all those in the memorial tomb will come out. So we will have the chance to see our loved ones again. For more information about this topic and much more please visit JW. org
~ Elaine (10/29/2016)

Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all
~ Mike and Shar Moses Pbilip (10/19/2016)

Praying for the Pauly and Konst families for your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one, but it helps to know that they are no longer in pain.
~ Sandra (Lee) Nantais Sioux Falls, SD (10/18/2016)

We are sorry to hear of Meredith's passing. May the good Lord wrap his loving arms around her in peace.
~ Gene &a Audrey Jones Midland (10/17/2016)

Meredith memories will always be with us, won't forget all the good times we had in Martin S.D. growing up together. Good or bad we'll never forget her. Wish the families the best and just remember the good times.
~ David & Shirley(Fetter) Kroger Jacksonville Fl 32219 (10/18/2016)

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to you all.
~ Kathy Larson LaDue Anamosa, IA (10/17/2016)

We are thinking of all of you folks during this loss. Hold onto all the memories. We will be out of town the day of the funeral, we will be thinking of you.
~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (10/17/2016)

Our deepest sympathy.
~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St. Sturgis,S.D. (10/17/2016)

I'm praying you find peace knowing she is no longer suffering, she was a good friend for many years, my heart is so sad, love you Meredith.
~ Jeri Pennsylvania (10/17/2016)

I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My prayers are with you .I will see you at the services.
~ Beverly McNeese Belle Fourche,SD (10/17/2016)

Will be praying for all of you in this time and will be here if you need anything....Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts. You will be missed...but never forgotten.
~ Spencer Huston Rapid City SD (10/17/2016)

Sorry to hear of her passing
~ Richard Rose Arizona City Arizona (10/17/2016)

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
~ Mike and Shelli Lind Gillette WY (10/17/2016)

I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Merridth P oly
~ Dawn knight Philip so dak (10/17/2016)

Bartley, NE.
~ Rene (Miles)Kimball & Melvin (10/17/2016)

Meredith and her family were a very important part of my life, I will miss her. She was very special.
~ Rene (Miles)kimball Bartley, NE (10/19/2016)

she sure was a beautiful lady in everything she did
~ Phil & Joann Stark Cottonwood,SD (10/18/2016)

Our sympathy to the family. Meredith gave by example strength and courage.
~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (10/20/2016)