Ike Halfred Sr.

Ike Halfred, Sr., 52, of Eagle Butte, passed away, Wednesday August 5, 2026, at Cheyenne River Health Center, Eagle Butte.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. MDT, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at CRST Bingo Hall, Eagle Butte, with a procession from the 4-mile at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Eagle Butte Cemetery, Eagle Butte, SD.

Ike A. Halfred Sr. was born to Merrill Frank Halfred and Florence LeBeau Halfred on July 25, 1974. He was affectionately called “Ikie” by his grandmother, Jo, while his family referred to him simply as Ike. He completed his formal education through Cheyenne Eagle Butte School System and graduated Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School on May 17, 1992.

He worked at Lynn’s Super Value/LTM and helped move into the new store known as Lakota Thrifty Mart. Ike later attended Black Hills State University for one year. He then worked in construction with his cousin, Denny, in Hot Springs. After returning home, he worked in various positions in the construction field, beginning his career in this area and gaining valuable experience.

He later moved to Aberdeen to assist his eldest sister with her children while she completed her BSN. While in Aberdeen, he worked with a local construction company. When his sister moved to Minnesota, he moved with her and worked as floor security at Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

He returned to Cheyenne River and worked in construction with his younger brother Mike at the Costello Apartments and the Medicine Wheel. His brother introduced him to the electrical field by showing him basic electrical work while at Costello’s in 2003 and 2004. He later attended SiTanka College with Larry Goldsmith instructing.

Ike was extremely intelligent. He had a strong grasp and knowledge of math, equations, geometry, and the required courses for electrical work. In August 2005, Ike started working with Todd’s Electric and the Indian Health Services as an electrician. He worked at the old IHS then moved to the current IHS-CRHC, where he worked as one of the electricians in the maintenance department.

He was athletic and played on a few softball teams while in Minnesota. He was thoughtful, kind, hardworking, and a great supporter of his four older children’s interest in boxing. He supported and coached them at the Wolves Den Boxing Club. Ike made many trips with the boxing club, both in-state and out-of-state watching matches and supporting his sons.

He is survived by his children, Tyrell Kingbird, Gabriel, Isaac Jr. LilyJo (Norris), and David Halfred; their mother, Crystal (Kris) Kingbird; grandchildren, Delmar, Olivia, and Xander Jr.; mother, Florence Halfred; sisters, Sharon Halfred, Karon Buffalo; brother Michael (Mike) Halfred Sr.; and their children and grandchildren who affectionally called him “Papa Lekshe Ike.”

He is preceded in death by his father, Merrill F. (Bugs) Halfred; sister, Deborah Halfred; paternal grandparents, Isaac William Halfred and Josephene Berry Halfred; maternal grandparents, Sullivan Henry LeBeau and Lillian Mae Shaving LeBeau; paternal uncles, Barry Halfred and Bill (William) Halfred; and maternal uncle, Samuel LeBeau.

Ike came from a large and loving extended family, both the LeBeau-Shaving (South Dakota, Wyoming, Arizona) and Halfred-Berry (Montana, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and South Dakota) families, with many uncles, aunts, and cousins too numerous to name each one.

Ike was loved and had the unconditional love, support, and prayers of his family. His mom, sisters, and brother stood by him during every trial and tribulation of life. He was not alone and will be dearly missed. Luke 15:18-24

Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Ike’s arrangements.