Donald Eagle Star, 50, of Gregory, SD passed away at his home in Sioux Falls, SD on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Winner Ideal Community Hall in Winner, SD. Burial followed in the Mniska Presbyterian Cemetery. Wake services were held on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 and Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 at 7 p.m. at the Winner Ideal Community Hall in Winner, SD.
Donald was born on March 17, 1971 in Winner, SD to Paul and Tina Eagle Star. He attended Marty Indian School, graduating in 1990 as valedictorian.
Donald worked as a roofing foreman for The Roofing and Construction Company, LLC. He loved his work on the roof taking pride in what he did. He was greatly respected by everyone he worked with.
Donald greatly impacted the lives of everyone around him. Always bringing together family and friends, rather it be a cookout and friendly game of volleyball, organizing a softball team, playing darts or horseshoes, or gathering around a TV to watch a good boxing match. His favorite past time was to be surrounded by family and friends. But his entire being was centered around his family. He was extremely proud of Allison and Chris Eagle Star, his niece and nephew that he raised with his longtime girlfriend, Mary Crow Good Voice, and the time spent together.
Donald is survived by longtime partner Mary Crow Good Voice, and his children Allison Eagle Star and Christian Eagle Star. His 3 grandchildren Brooklyn Eagle Star, Adrian (Bubba) Eagle Star, and Paula Eagle Star. His 2 sisters, Peggy Two Hearts and Julie (Wayne) Eagle Star, and twin brother Ronald (Sonya) Eagle Star, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Tina Eagle Star, brother, Paul Eagle Star Jr, and sister, Paula Eagle Star.
Donald touched the lives of so many and was greatly loved. He will be missed daily but will be remembered always.