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Obituary

Cavett John “Johnny” Cavelle, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, at Avantara nursing home in Groton, South Dakota.

Johnny Cavelle was born in Boone, Iowa on November 9th, 1937, to his mother Faye (Bollenbaugh) Harvey. On the passing of his father, she was his sole parent and held an incredibly important place in his heart through the many stages of his life.

Cavelle was a piano virtuoso at an early age. He wasn’t one …

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Born

November 9th, 1937
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Opened Johnny Cavelle Dance Studio first location

1969
Aberdeen, SD
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Brought Cecchetti Ballet Method to Northeast South Dakota

1984
Aberdeen, SD

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