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Mark Alan Sager

2 Mar 1965 – 21 Apr 2022

Birth2 Mar 1965
Death21 Apr 2022
CemeteryWhite Clay Cemetery
Rushville , Sheridan County , Nebraska , USA
Added byCokeman2 on 28 Apr 2022
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239295958

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Mark was born on March 2, 1965 to Vernon and Carol Sager in Martin, SD. He grew up on the family ranch in Porcupine, SD. His passion was the love of horses and rodeos. He attended grade school in Batesland, SD and high school in Gordon, NE, where he graduated in 1984. Mark spent summers on the family ranch helping in the hay field when not rodeoing. After graduation, Mark made his home in Porcupine, where he continued to work with horses and cattle. He was part of the Oglala Lakota College Rodeo Club and was a mentor to the young men aspiring to become bronc riders. Mark was an outstanding bronc rider. He rode in the SDRA, the PRCA rodeo circuit and many local rodeos. He earned many buckles as he awed the crowd with his skills. Mark was a horse whisperer. His skills with training horses was phenomenal. He was the happiest 2hen he was horse back and all of nature was his church. Mark was a gentle soul with a love for all living things. Mark loved music and loved to play with his guitar and sing. He is going to be missed by everyone who knew him. Mark made his journey to the Spirit World on April 21, 2022 in Porcupine, SD. Mark is survived by his father, Vernon Sager of Rushville, NE; brothers, Mike Deckert of Porcupine, SD and Bill Deckert, Jr. of Central, NE; sisters, Tina (Doug) Dutenhoeffer of Huron, SD and Leslie (Wayne) Reeves of Rushville, NE; his Honey, her grandchildren & children, Kelli Mousseau of Porcupine, SD, Lilliana, Leonard Ferguson, John Kelly Fraser, Drake Kalisa, Cali Love Little Sky, & Simone Little Sky, and Tevin Little Sky, Mahpiya Little Sky, Saige Little Sky, Alexander Eagle Elk, and Grace Eagle Elk; estranged wife & children, Devona Lone Wolf of Martin, SD and Tashina & Janeen Jackson, both of California, Michael Whirlwind Horse of Sioux Falls, SD and Jeffrey Whirlwind Horse of Martin, SD; long time friend and filmmaker who celebrated and immortalized Mark's special talents and accomplishments, Jon Alpert; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Sager; grandparents, Clifford & Sybil Sager and John & Helen Majeski; close rodeo friend, James Faulk; and mentors, Howard Hunter and Frank Grooms. Pallbearers will be Dillon Holeman, Damian Holeman, Billy Deckert, Trey Hand, Dusty Hand, Shane Clifford, Jeffrey Whirlwind Horse, and Michael Whirlwind Horse, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Jon Alpert, Doug Dutenhoeffer, Mar Cummings, Louis (Iggy) Jealous of Him, Percy Lone Elk, Leonard Brown Eyes, Girard Brown Eyes, Landon Brown Eyes, Steve Woods, Dale Vocu & Family, Loren Cuny & family, Leonard Ferguson, Jr., Ray & Babe Runnels & family, Kevyn Little Sky, John Mahpiya Little Sky, Jr., Alexandra John Little Elk, Meeks Family, Hunter Family, Clifford Family, Clint May & family, Denise May & family, Chuck & Doug Lundean, Mark Cuny, Pay Mulcahy, Myron Heathershaw, Brian Red Bear, Julio McCall, Albert Curry, Michael Curry, Jeremy Amiotte, Arrow Curry, Shadow Blue Jensen, Jim Holeman, Rosie Freier, Dean Steele, Melvin Twiss, JL Trueblood, Louis Janis, David Janis, Barney Janis, Mark "Goose," Tony Clifford, Andy Johnson, and All Friends & Family who loved him. Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 4:00 PM, Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Batesland School Gymnasium in Batesland, SD. Funeral Services: 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Batesland School Gymnasium in Batesland, SD. Officiating: Fred Wellnitz Traditional Lakota Services: Chris Brooks Eulogy: Jon Alpert Burial Services: Extension Church Cemetery, Beaver Wall, NE Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

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