Leslie Herbert "Babe" Wooden Knife

Leslie Herbert “Babe” Wooden Knife of Corn Creek entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 2nd 2014 at his home in Corn Creek. He was 80.

He is survived by his Daughters: Colleen Huber, Yankton, S.D.; Lanay Wooden Knife, Norris, S.D.; and Georgia Wooden Knife, Lake View, S.D.

Sons: Gayland Wooden Knife, Corn Creek, S.D.; Verdell (Kathy) Wooden Knife, Mission, S.D.; Verne Wooden Knife, Norris, S.D.; and Keith Wooden Knife, Wanbli, S.D.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife: Leona Ruth Long Warrior – Wooden Knife. 

Parents: Leslie Wooden Knife and Olive Larvie – Wooden Knife and all of His Brothers & Sisters.

A two-night wake was held Saturday, October 3rd, 2014 at Leslie & Ruth Wooden Knife Community Building, Corn Creek, S.D. Prayers took place at 7:00 P.M. Saturday & Sunday. 

Funeral Services were held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 6th, 2014 at Leslie & Ruth Wooden Knife Building.

Rev. Lauren Stanley, Deacon George Medicine Eagle and Russell Eagle Bear II will officiate services. 

Burial followed at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cemetery.