Alan Iron Eyes, Sr.
February 18, 1967 ~ December 31, 2024
Alan J. Iron Eyes, Sr. (aka Alan J. Schlecht), 57, of Seattle, WA passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in his home of severe pneumonia.
A celebration of life will be 10:00 a.m. MDT, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in CRST Bingo Hall, Eagle Butte. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Cemetery, Wakpala, SD.
Alan Jay Iron Eyes was born to Ellitta (Dogg) and John Schlecht on February 18, 1967, in Mobridge, SD. Alan attended elementary school at Zion Lutheran Day School until the passing of his parents and sister, Sherilynn Schlecht. After the separation from a younger sister, Shannon Kendra Schlecht, being in foster home, he and his brothers spent a short time with Alvin and Alvera Ducheneaux and attended White Horse Day School. After attending the Little Eagle celebration family incident, all three of the Schlecht brothers went to live with their late Uncle George and Auntie (mom) Bertha who would become their Hunka parents and family.
Even though Alan and his brothers are Standing Rock Sioux Tribe citizens, they grew up in Eagle Butte, SD on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe reservation with Alan attending junior high school for a short time.
In 1995 Alan met and married Randi (Belgarde) Vettleson. From this marriage was born Ellitta, Sherilynn, Alan Jay, Jr. and Oroc.
Alan is survived by his children Sherilynn Iron Eyes, Alan J. Iron Eyes, Jr., and Oroc Iron Eyes all of Seattle, WA; sisters: Marla (Mike) Collins, Linton, ND, Elizabeth Ducheneaux, LaPlant, SD, Susie Ducheneaux-Laplante, Eagle Butte, SD, Brenda Ducheneaux, Eagle Butte, SD, and Robin (Glen) Dupris, Eagle Butte, SD; brothers: Conrad (Dana) Schlecht, Eagle Butte, SD, Randall Schlecht, Bremerton, WA, Rollie Ducheneaux, Eagle Butte, SD, Victor Ducheneaux, Blackfoot, SD, and Francis Ducheneaux, Eagle Butte, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Alan was preceded in death by his mother, Ellitta (Dogg) Schlecht; biological father, Edward Iron Eyes; stepfather, John Schlecht; daughter, Ellitta Iron Eyes; sisters: Sherilynn Schlecht and Shannon Schlecht; and niece Loreal Usesknife.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Alan's arrangements.
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Alan well didn't expect to be messaging you here of all places just want to say thank you for being a good friend and faithful to the end , I'll be there when they lay you to rest old pard ,thank you for having my back when I needed it , your in God's glory now kola .
I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of his tiospaye. May you find comfort in your memories. Peace be with you, during this time and the times ahead.
My sincerest condolences to all the family. I remember Alan when he was just a toddler living in Mobridge. He was such a sweet boy, a little shy. Im so sorry for the loss of this family member. Im sending my prayers for comfort and consolation during this sorrowful time.
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Alan and his hunka family when residing in Poplar Montana. I will keep you all in prayer 🙏🏼 💕✨
Ohh WOW, 🥺 Still hard to Believe U made your Journey, Lil Bro, Alan No Schlecht, LoL 😉 JK, But U say that I'm a Iron Eyes 🥹 Now Your with your Dad 😇 and All Our Loved One's in Star Nation 🌟❤️ But you'll Be Good, Happy, Free and whole again, No More Pain, Lil Bro, Now U and Big J, TyTy 😇 Will Be, Flying High with the Rest of Our Guardian Warrior Angels, Now Don't let J, Tell U to look for that board stretcher, LoL 😉 But Luv U and God Bless 🌻🪶❤️😷🩷🌻🫶
Happy 1st Heavenly Birthday, 🥳 in 🌟 Star Nation 🌟 Lil Bro Alan Iron Eyes 🥹😓😔 till We All Meet Again, Always 🩷 BrenWah ☮️😷✌️🌻🤟🏼
To my bro, alan,poop five gallon,you will be missed and I'm so sorry we didn't get to talk for awhile.you were a brother,friend,and sometimes a goofball..But you will always be one of my best friends, growing up, and a good brother,and you always had my back..much love,my brother, forever….
RIP brother, have no words to say just memories that I will cherish. Watch over us all and say hi to Justin aka Big J. and the rest of the family love and miss you 😔 ❤️ 💕
Well Still Hard to Believe 😞 I, Won't Be seeing U Again, But Miss and Love You, Always Lil Bro ❣️