Daniel Wade Herald Sr.

Daniel Wade Herald Sr., “Tatanka Isna” (Lone Buffalo), 45 of St. Michael, ND died on Monday, July 6, 2009 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. A Wake and Prayer Service will be held at St. Michael’s Recreation Center on Friday beginning at 5:00 p.m. with the Prayer Service and Rosary at 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Daniel will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Michael, ND. Fr. Brian Moen will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. The procession of vehicles to St. Michael’s Recreation Center will leave at 4:00 p.m. Friday from Wal-Mart. Serving as Casket Bearers for Daniel will be Calvin Thompson, Roger Baker, Bobby Baker, Ken Baker, Todd White, Justin Littleghost and Philip “Scooter” Lohnes. Honorary Bearers will be all of Daniel’s many dear friends and family. Music will be provided by Tony and Vina McDonald, Rhythm Riders and Spirit Lake Singers. Daniel Wade was born in Devils Lake, ND on December 4, 1963 to William and Mary (Littleghost) Herald. He attended school in St. Michael. Daniel spent most of his life on the Spirit Lake Nation working for a time at Dakota Tribal Industries, Sioux Manufacturing Company, on various construction jobs, including the construction of the Spirit Lake Casino Hotel. He also was a fire fighter with the Spirit Lake Fire Department and most recently had worked at the Spirit Lake Casino and Resort. Daniel had a very adventurous spirit and loved to travel around the country. His good nature, sense of humor and his ability to tell a good story endeared him to everyone he met in his travels. He loved to tease and joke with his family and saved his best stories for them. He loved to listen to music and try some new dance steps to his favorite songs. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding bike, going for walks and spending some indoor time at the Casino. Daniel had a soft spot for animals, especially cats. Daniel was always young at heart and he loved sharing that “young at heart spirit” with his children and grandchildren. Those times were always the most precious to Daniel. We will keep his smiling face, his wonderful stories in our hearts and memories forever. Daniel is survived by his children: Dane Herald of St. Michael; Daniel Herald Jr. of Fort Totten; Shannadea (Todd Desjarlais) Herald of Belcourt, ND; Devin Laducer; Laurielle (Stephan Cloud) Herald and Cameron Laducer all of St. Michael; Grandson: Branson Herald; Mother and Step Father: Mary and James Thompson, Rolette, ND; Sisters: Jeanette Herald, Trudy Theresa Blackbird both of St. Michael; Marjorie Kirk of Fargo; Ronda (Rodney Sr.) McKay of Cupar, Saskatchewan; Brothers: Virgil Herald, Devils Lake; Vincent Herald, St. Louis, MO; Donovan Kahnapace, Regina, SK; Willis (Julie) Herald, Fort Totten; Delbert Herald, Devils Lake and James Thompson Jr., St. Michael; Special Friend: Laurie Laducer of Dunseith, ND; Special Niece: Nicole Ross; Uncles: Lawrence Littleghost and Leroy Littleghost; Aunts: Arlene Littleghost Gomez and Maxine Littleghost Peltier; Daniel was preceded in death by his father, William Henry Herald; his daughter, Danarie Herald; brother, William Darren Herald; sisters, Celestine Herald, April Herald, Patsy Herald and Roxanne (Herald) Lenoir; nephews, Gabe Smith Jr. and Christopher DeMarce; maternal grandparents, James Littleghost Sr. and Agnes Feather Mazakahomni Littleghost; paternal grandparents, Emile Herald and Sarah Pasang Herald; aunts, Ruby Herald and Ruth Herald; uncles, Ronald Herald, Edward Herald, Jordan Littleghost, Francis Littleghost, Eugene Littleghost and James Littleghost Jr.; great great grandfather, Hein Inka Duta (Red Tip); great great great grandfather, Wambdi Sapa (Black Eagle);