Merle Sargent

June 21, 1953 - March 3, 2014

Merle S. Sargent, age 60, and Vietnam Veteran of Eagle Butte, SD, entered the Spirit World on Monday, March 3 at the Cheyenne River Health Center, Eagle Butte. He is survived by his two sons, Lee Sargent and Clinton Sargent of Eagle Butte; Five daughters: Paige Bowker, Rhea Hall, Bonnie LaClaire, Connie Cavanaugh and Joni Bowker of Eagle Butte; Four brothers: Ivan Sargent of Stephan, SD, Kermit Sargent and Tedd Sargent of Sioux Falls, SD, Bob Dunsmore of Eagle Butte; a half brother, George LaMont of Rapid City, SD, and adopted brother, Dale Thompson of Ft. Thompson, SD.; One sister, April Pohawpatchoko of Lawton, OK. 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A one night wake begins at 4:00 PM, Monday, March 10, 2014 at St. John’s Episcopal Church at Eagle Butte; Funeral services will begin at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, March 11, at St. John’s Episcopal Church with the Mother Margaret Watson and Sister Addie Morris officiating. Interment with full military rites will follow at 3:00 PM at Black Hills National Cemetery.