Wesley G. Arpan

February 11, 1935 - February 15, 2015

Wesley Gene Arpan (Numpa Wagli), 80, of Eagle Butte, SD, entered the Spirit World on Sunday, February 15, 2015, in Fargo, ND. Wesley was born on February 11, 1935, in Old Agency to Amy (LeBeau) Arpan and Antoine Arpan. When a young boy he lived most of his life in Swift Bird. He served in the US Air Force. He worked at varies jobs starting with the General Alumina Company in Cleveland, Ohio; Meat packing plant in Sioux City, Iowa; John Morrell Meat packing in Sioux Falls, SD; Indian Health Service in Rapid City, SD; and High School in Eagle Butte, SD. In his lecture time he liked playing the guitar, listening to the radio, watching investigator reports, gardening, going to the Senior Center, walking around Walmart, and driving his grey Malibu. He enjoyed being a Grandpa and they meant the world to him. He is survived by three sons: Darin Arpan, Bismarck, ND; Chance Miller, Albuquerque, NM; Tyrone Ross Bismarck, ND; Six daughters: Ramona Lincoln, Fargo, ND; Lenora (Elroy) Yellow Bird, Fargo, ND; Cheryl Arpan, Belcourt, ND; Cherish Miller, Lawrence KS; Sue Reisch, Luverne, SD; and Laurie Arpan Sioux Falls, SD. Once brother, Albert “Swap” (Rose) Arpan, Eagle Butte, SD; One sister Lenora (Melvin) Jackson, Rapid City, SD. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Alvin Arpan. A prayer service will begin at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 19, at Rooks & Annis Funeral Home in Eagle Butte. A wake service will begin at 7:00 PM, Thursday, at the Johnson Cultural Center in Eagle Butte. A traditional Lakota service will begin at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 20 at the Johnson Cultural Center. Burial will follow at the Emmanuel Episcopal Cemetery at White Horse, SD Pallbearers are Brandon Yellow Bird, Tristin Yellow Bird, Gavin Reisch, Waylon Arpan, Weston Arpan, and Robert Lincoln. Honorary pall bears are all family and friends Music by Albert Arpan Jr. and Brandon Yellow Bird Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rooks & Annis Funeral Home of Eagle Butte, SD Online condolences may be offered at Rooks & Annis Facebook page.