Yvonne Annette Brandel (Rarer) was born September 12, 1959 in New Port, Rhode Island to Walt and Elaine Rarer (Knutson). She moved to Dassel in 1970 with her family, attending Dassel-Cokato School and graduating in 1977.
She enjoyed sharing her love for cooking with a strong work ethic taking many different positions in the food industry. After leaving Dassel, Yvonne lived for 8 years in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She was also a homemaker, providing a home for her life partner and their dogs in Black Duck, Minnesota, and finally residing in Louisburg, Minnesota the last few years. She Spent her time reading, camping, and traveling to flea markets. Her main joy was talking on the phone to whoever would answer.
Yvonne passed away in her home September 20, 2012 at the age of 53. She is survived by her daughter, Nicole (Randy) Moe and son, Cory Brandel; Grandchildren, Cain and Caleb Savoie, Clara and Chase Brandel, and Jeff and Clay Moe; mother, Elaine Rarer; father, Walt (Cathie) Rarer; sisters, Barb Rarer and Sandra (Tim) Benoit; nieces and nephews, Marcus and Amanda Benoit, Melissa (Trevor) Goulet, and Michael Rarer.
Yvonne is preceded in death by her sister, Dawn Rarer, and life partner, Harlan Russell.
Memorial Service: Friday, September 28, 2012, 3:00 pm at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Dassel, Minnesota.
Visitation: 1 hour prior to service at church