July 24, 1928 – August 16, 2025
Marian Arpan French, 97, of Rapid City passed away on August 16, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Marian was born on July 24, 1928, in Aberdeen to Florence Larsen and Samuel Arpan. She graduated from Rapid City High School. A proud member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Marian carried her heritage with her throughout her life.
On May 1, 1949, Marian married Glen French in Rapid City. They built a beautiful life and a family of four children: Kathi French of Huntley, MT, Patricia (Roger) Zimdars of Sheridan, WY, Mike (Jennene) French of Rapid City, and Mark French.
Together, Marian and Glen owned and operated French Cleaners for 22 years before retiring and moving to Yuma, AZ in 1993. Marian returned to Rapid City in 2019 to be closer to her family.
Marian is survived by three of her four children, eight grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen, her son Mark and her greatgrandson Austin.
Interment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Glen.
Services are with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home of Rapid City.