Louis Lane Whirlwind Soldier Sr

February 28, 1947 - September 12, 2012

Louis Whirlwind Soldier, Sr, 65, of Mission, passed away Wednesday, September 12 at Averra McKennan Hospital at Sioux Falls. He is survived by five sons: Christoper Whirlwind Soldier of Wagoner, SD; David Whirlwind Soldier and Louis Whirlwind Soldier, Jr. of Fargo, ND, Michael Whirlwind Soldier of Rosebud, SD and Duwayne Whirlwind Soldier of Springs Creek, SD. Four daughters: Christine Tiger, Fargo, ND; Julie “Sunnie” Whirlwind Soldier of Chicago, IL; Racine Whirlwind Soldier of Sincangu Village, and Candace Whirlwind Soldier of Sioux Falls, SD. One adopted son and daughter, Richard Whirlwind Soldier and Alexandria Whirlwind Soldier of Fargo, ND. Three brothers: George Whirlwind Soldier and Pius Whirlwind Soldier Jr., of Rosebud, Timothy Whirlwind Soldier of Rapid City. Two sisters: Lydia Whirlwind Soldier of Grass Mountain, SD and Marie Whirlwind Soldier of Rosebud, SD. 34 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A two night wake begian at 12:00 PM, Friday, September 14 at the Multipurpose Room at Sinte Gleska University. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday at the Multipurpose Room. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery at Bad Nation, SD.