Elaine Melva Rarer Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elaine Melva Rarer of Dassel, Minnesota, who passed away on April 16, 2021 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Knutson and Nora Knutson (Brown); her children, James Timothy Rarer, Dawn Rarer, Yvonne Brandel and Barb Rarer; her former husband Walter Rarer; her brothers, Norton Knutson and Joseph Knutson; and her sister-in-law Carol Knutson.
She is survived by: her daughter Sandra Benoit (Timothy) of Dassel; her grandchildren, Nicole Moe (Randy), Cory Brandel, Katie Beckman, Marcus Benoit (Amy), Melissa Goulet (Trevor), Amanda Benoit and Michael Rarer; her great grandchildren, Cain Savoie, Caleb Savoie, Clara Elaine Brandel, Chase Brandel, Regan Goulet and Taylor Goulet; her stepgreat-grandsons, Jeff Moe and Clay Moe; and her sisters-in-law, Paulette Knutson and Jean Rarer. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
For those who wish to attend the service we ask that masks and social distancing be observed.
