Emmett Richard Sawalla Obituary
The passing of Emmett Richard Sawalla of Lower Brule, South Dakota occurred on September 17, 2026. Emmett, born on September 10, 1953, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Emmett Richard Sawalla or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Maggie BadHorse (Lever) and Joe Sawalla Sr.; his siblings, Lester, Jasper, Larry Eaglestar, Pansy, Vivian Sawalla, Bernice, Velma and Rena BadHorse; his nephews, Baby Tim Washington Sr., Quincy and Bryon Walks; his grandsons, Keenan Roth and Braven Glenn; and his nieces, Gayla BadHorse, Shelly High Elk and Lynette Laroche.
He is survived by: his siblings, Clyde, Vera Sawalla, Barbara and Jennifer BadHorse; his nieces and nephews, Blossom, Nancy, Lila, Dulcy, Margaret, Naomi, Ashley, Monique, Sheritha, Maggie, Rena, Delbert, Cameron, Randall, Kendall Kenyon, Gerald, Emaryl, Trevor, Jasper, Basil and Josiah Cameron L.; his grandchildren, Katrina, Kayla, Marissa, Jolee, Jolene, Gavin, Emilio, Scottie, Jalyn, Deven, Daymond, Dion, Dominic, Donvan, Demarah, Autumn, Kingsley, Beau Cedar, Carmoni, Arianna, Victor, Xavier, Juan, Kendrick, Carter, Amara, Chasity, Delante, Aubria, Geralyn, Gerald 3rd, Basil Jr., Rose, Tamara, Ron Jr., Alan Jr., Cedric, Hope, Elkanah, Cassius, Emilia, Antonio, Bernice, Norah, Dalon, Kaelanni, Xelia'Anna, Sabine, Roselind, Felix, Fayelee, Brycen and Kalvin; and his extended family EagleStar.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Lower Brule Community Center in Lower Brule.
