Krista Cerny

A funeral service for Krista Lynne Cerny, age 59, of Rapid City, SD, was held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Rapid City, SD, with Rev. Dr. Joshua Jones officiating. Interment was at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Krista was born in Gregory, SD on August 7, 1966 to Naven and Opal Boes. The fifth of seven children, Krista came into this world knowing nothing but love. Growing up on a farm meant everyone had a job to do. One of her jobs was to clean the milk tanks. Life on the farm taught her the importance of hard work, which she passed on to her children later in life. Krista attended Burke High School. After high school, she attended Mitchell Vocational Technical College where she majored in secretarial studies. While attending school, she met the love of her life, Steven Cerny.

Krista and Steve were married on July 26, 1986. A few short years later, on January 8, 1989, they welcomed their first son, Jeremy. A year later, on August 21, 1990, they welcomed their second son, Jason.

Shortly after, Krista and the family moved to Rapid City, SD, where they still reside today.

Krista spent the majority of her years in Rapid City, being the absolute best wife and mother imaginable. After her sons had grown up and moved out of the house, Krista knew she had a passion for kids and teaching. She became a manager at a local pre-school where she worked for about seven years. During that time, she forged lifelong friendships with staff and showed her passion for teaching and caring to hundreds of kids and their families. She even got the opportunity to teach five of her grandchildren.

Krista was a fiercely loving wife, mother, and grandmother. You would be hard-pressed to find her without a good book, or her famous purple nails.

Krista had a passion for life. Her laugh and smile were infectious and could light up any room she was in. She was often referred to as the life of the party, and there was never a dull moment when Krista was around. She was generous and loved her family intensely. She left a mark on everyone who knew her and will be deeply missed for generations to come.

Krista Lynne Cerny passed away on March 7, 2026, in Rochester, MN, due to complications from a procedure.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Cerny; sons Jeremy (Jessie) Cerny and Jason Cerny; sisters Twila Combs and Lorna Whiting; brothers Brad Boes, Doug Boes, and Tim Boes; and grandchildren Nicolas, Jayden, Jack, Scarlett, Aven, and Grayli.

Krista was preceded in death by her sister Joyce Wilsey; nephew Steven Wilsey; mother Opal Boes; father Naven Boes; grandson Stetson Cerny; and brother-in-law Kenneth Combs.