Charles Howe Sr.

Charles Howe Sr., 48, of Big Bend, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home in Big Bend.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Big Bend Community Hall. Burial will follow at the Howe Family Cemetery in Big Bend. Two night wake services will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, at the Big Bend Community Hall. A procession will leave at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 1, from Luze Funeral Home in Highmore.

Charles Howe was born on July 6, 1977, to John Sr. and Cynthia (Iron Road) Howe. He grew up in the Big Bend area of Central South Dakota and attended Crow Creek Tribal Schools, where he graduated from high school. Charles later earned his bachelor’s degree from Bismarck State College in Bismarck, North Dakota.

He met Jennifer Eagle, and together they were blessed with three children: Charles Howe Jr. (Chuck), Eli, and Charee.

At the time of his passing, Charles worked at Crow Creek Tribal Schools as a substitute teacher and as a paraprofessional in the elementary school, where he served for many years. Fondly known as “Bob the Builder,” Charles was known for his laughter, teasing humor, and friendly nature. He enjoyed visiting with everyone he met and was deeply loved by his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

Charles is survived by his three children, Charles Jr. (Chuck), Eli, and Charee; his grandchildren, River and Red Sky Howe; his sisters, Janice Howe Adrian, Candice Howe, Clarice Jewett, and Marice Ashley; his brother, Raynard Howe; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren—too many to name. He was affectionately known as “Papa Charles” to all.

Charles is greeted in Heaven by his parents, John and Cynthia Howe; brother, John Howe, Jr; and sisters: Ethel Left Hand Bull, and Leatrice Seaboy.

Casketbearers will be Eli Howe, Charles Howe, Jr. (Chuck), Michael Howe, Daniel Howe, RJ Johnson, Ignatius Mike Young Bear, Wakiya Jewett, Londelle Ashley, Carlos Chavez, and Damian His Law.

Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Scares Hawk, Teresa Howe, Creighton Howe, Trayshawn Walters, Chris Estes, Raynard Howe, Sr., Heather Fluery, Buffy Dion, and Bonnie Dunn.

He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Charles’ arrangements.