Funeral Service for Everett "Butch" Felix Sr., 81, of Sisseton, SD, will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Community Center, Agency Village, SD, at 11:00 A.M. There will be All-Night Wake services at the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Community Center, Agency Village, SD, starting at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, and Friday, August 21, 2026. Officiating the services will be CRE Gerald Heminger Jr. Pianist will be Billy Kohl. Drum Group will be Jr Boy and Crew. Pall Bearers will be Dana Bravebull, Riley Bravebull, Reggie Lincoln, William Felix, Foster Cournoyer – Hogan, Taylor Johnson, Jacoby Smith, and Jaymin Kohl. Honorary Pall Bearers will be All fellow Eyapahas, veterans' groups, powwow friends, and family. Cahill Funeral Chapel, Sisseton, SD, is in charge of arrangements.

Everett "Butch" Felix was a proud Sicangu Lakota man whose life was rooted in family, culture, service, and the teachings passed down to him by his elders. He carried the Lakota names Tate Yuha Muni (Walks With Wind) and Wakiye Cikala (Little Judge). Butch was born and raised on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. He was raised by his grandparents, who surrounded him with the teachings and traditions of Lakota life from an early age. As soon as he was able to walk, he danced to his grandfather's songs, while his grandmother shared stories of their ancestors. Those teachings stayed with Butch throughout his life and helped shape the man he became. His grandparents taught him about hunting, providing for his family, respecting the animals and land, and understanding the responsibilities of a warrior. He often shared the stories and lessons they gave him, believing strongly that these teachings needed to be passed on to younger generations. Butch proudly served his country as a Vietnam veteran, serving aboard aircraft carrier USS Intripid as an Aviation Ordnanceman on the Tonkin Gulf off the coast of Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. His military service strengthened the deep respect he carried throughout his life for the Tokala and Akicita warrior societies and for all veterans.

One of Butch's greatest gifts was his voice. For many years, he was well known and respected as an Eyapaha, or powwow announcer. Behind the microphone, Butch was much more than an announcer. He was a storyteller and teacher who used humor, history, Lakota teachings, and personal stories to help people understand the meaning behind the songs, dances, ceremonies, and traditions they were witnessing. For Butch, the powwow circle represented much more than celebration. It represented family, warriors, ancestors, prayer, protection, and the continuation of a way of life. He took great pride in seeing younger generations dancing, singing, learning their language, practicing their customs, and carrying Lakota traditions forward. Butch believed that our language, customs, songs, dances, and virtues are what make our people unique. He encouraged others to be proud of who they were, to listen to their elders, care for one another, and carry themselves with kindness. He also had a deep love for singing. He started the Country Skins band and traveled across the country performing with his brothers. He was always willing to share his voice and sing whenever his community needed him. Butch passed away on August 19, 2026.

Butch is survived by his wife, Annie Felix; his children, Everett Jr. (Beth), Leah (Gabe), John (Lexie), and Sara (Dusty); his grandchildren, Skyla, Foster, William, Kierra, Riley, Linnea, Dana, Maylee, Reggie, Joelle, and Jovienna; and his great-granddaughter, Luella. He is also survived by his hunka famlies and many extended relatives, friends, fellow veterans, dancers, singers, and countless people throughout Indian Country who came to know his voice and his stories over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Everett Joshua, and Evelyn Lapointe, brothers Patrick, Harry, William "Binaca Bill", sisters Valerie, Patsy, Cheryl Rae, Helen, Patricia, his daughter Della Rose.

Butch once shared words that reflected how he lived his life:

"Always be proud of who you are and be kind to each other."

His voice may no longer come across the powwow grounds, but the teachings behind that voice will continue through his family and all those who had the privilege of listening to him.

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