Melvin Garreau Jr.
May 31, 1955 - December 29, 2021
Dear Cheyenne River Lakota Oyate Family, the funeral service information for an elder CRST Tribal Member is for your prayerful consideration: Melvin R. Garreau, Jr., age 66, of Eagle Butte, SD, entered the Spirit World on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Cheyenne River Health Center, Eagle Butte, SD. Melvin Jr. is survived by his four sons, Warrent Garreau of Pierre, SD, Martin Garreau, Joseph Elsey and Melvin Garreau, III of Eagle Butte. Two daughters, Hillary Garreau of Eagle Butte and Alscessa Elsey of Pierre. Parents, Melvin & Melda Garreau, Sr. of Eagle Butte; three brothers, Steve Garreau of Eagle Butte, Morgan Garreau of LaPlant and Jeff Garreau of Aberdeen, SD. Three sisters, Francine Hall and Rita Louis of Eagle Butte and Jacqueline “Jacki” Garreau of Albuquerque, NM. 2 Grandchildren. A visitation will be from 5-8 PM Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Rooks Funeral Home. A Funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, with Rev. Kurt Huber officiating. After a luncheon, burial with prayers and songs will follow at the LaPlant Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been placed in the care of Rooks Funeral Home of Eagle Butte. Sincerely, charlie rooks funeral director
Dear Cheyenne River Lakota Oyate Family, the funeral service information for an elder CRST Tribal Member is for your prayerful consideration: Melvin R. Garreau, Jr., age 66, of Eagle Butte, SD, entered the Spirit World on Wednesday, December... View Obituary & Service Information