Larry Dean Archambeau, Sr., 68, formerly of Wagner

Larry died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Sanford/USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by family and friends. Funeral Services are 10 AM, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Marty. Burial is in the church cemetery. Wake services began Monday and will be at 8 PM Tuesday at the National Guard Armory in Wagner. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner is in charge of arrangements.

Larry was born December 10, 1942 in Wagner to Percy and Helen (Bernie) Archambeau. He grew up in Greenwood, SD, along the Missouri River where farming and ranching were his passion. He was not only fulfilling his dream but the inspiration his father had instilled in him. If one knew Larry, one would know his love for life but his desire to live it too. Larry enjoyed farming/ranching because it gave him solitude, privacy, time to gather thoughts and truly appreciate the beauty of the land where he grew up.

Larry attended St. Paul Indian Mission in Marty, SD and later graduated from Stephan High School while also working on the Big Ben Dam on the Crow Creek Reservation. He attended Barnes School of Business in Denver, CO, was a past Chairman of the National Indian Cattlemen's Association, served on the YST Business and Claims Committee and held various positions within the tribe. He last worked as YST Gaming Commissioner before his retirement.

He is survived by his three sons: Richard and family; Larry and family all of Lake Andes, SD; and Ronald of Las Vegas, NV; seven grandchildren; three sisters: Priscilla (Donald) Lee of Omaha, NE; Karen Archambeau and Helen Cournoyer, both of Wagner, SD; one brother, Stanton Archambeau of Greenwood, SD; special friend, Donna McBride of Lake Andes and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 10 siblings. He will be united spiritually with his parents, Percy and Helena; brothers: Clarence, Kenneth, Raymond, Francis, Louie, John, Gordon and Michael; and sisters: Valerie & Debra.