It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Alex Ascherin, 24, — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
Here is what we wish the world to know of Alex.
The story begins in 1991, with the arrival of a life that would be cherished by many.
Time was unkind, but Alex's life was not.
Alexander Richard Ascherin, 24, died by suicide on Friday, February 5th in Rawlins, WY. Alex was born December 2, 1991 in Tyndall SD. Alex is survived by his parents Mark and Mari Ascherin (Rapid City) and brothers Derek Ascherin (Rapid City) and Kevin Ascherin (Pierce, Washington), his birth family Laurie Elle Stephenson (mother) and Shawna Boutchee (sister) Sioux Falls, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Alex was preceded in death by grandparents Jerry and Marilyn Davis and Hal and Barbara Ascherin, godparent and aunt Jodi Davis, uncle Bruce Ascherin, great aunt Arlene Gates, and birth sister Laura Boutchee. A private burial service is being planned. Condolences may be sent to the Ascherin family at 125 S Berry Pine Rd, Rapid City SD 57702. The family requests memorials be directed to the Black Hills Childrens Home, 1330 Jolly Lane, Rapid City, South Dakota 57703
