February 22, 2007– August 18, 2026____________________________________
Lexi Rae Gage, 19, of Sturgis and Eagle Butte passed away on August 18, 2026 at her home in Sturgis.
A funeral service will be held on August 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Pioneer Hall in Dupree. Visitation will be held on August 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Burial will take place at the Gage Ranch, Ash Creek Cemetery, following a light meal.
Lexi was born on February 22, 2007, in Spearfish to Stacee Gage and Matt Schultz. She grew up south of Dupree and attended Dupree School through her freshman year.
Lexi spent her earliest years surrounded by her mom, Stacee; Grandma Marge, whom she lovingly called “Mom Mom”, Papa Harold, and Uncle Casey. She was the only child until her little brother Casyn was born in 2012.
Family was at the center of Lexi’s life. She shared a special and undeniable bond with her Papa and Grandma, and when she was not at home, she was often in town spending time with Aunt Carolyn, Uncle Jim, Brittany, and Lee. Trips to Rapid City usually included visits with Richard and Eleanor Diermier, where Lexi spent hours playing with her cousin, Ashley Kusser.
In 2014, Lexi and her family moved to Rapid City. In 2016, they moved to Eagle Butte, where Lexi gained a forever family with her dad Kiel and brother Robert. In December 2017, the family welcomed baby brother Harley, and later they were blessed to add Aunt Tristen and little cousin Carsyn to complete her family circle.
Lexi loved spending time with the family and friends closest to her. She went coon hunting with Uncle Casey and helped feed bum calves whenever she had the chance. She had an energy that could light up a room, a laugh that made others laugh, and a playful sense of humor that drew people in. Lexi loved games, especially Yahtzee, though she could also play a mean game of checkers. She enjoyed Uno, Monopoly, basketball, volleyball, 4-H, and craft days, where she could let her imagination run. Lexi liked spending time with her best friend Taylor Peterson. She loved fishing and once caught a 22 inch, six-pound bass with help from her dad.
Lexi taught herself to play guitar and completed a senior project as part of her final year of school. She was proud of the work she put in and especially proud on the day she graduated. Her dad, Matt, and stepmom, Shondra, played an important role in helping her reach the goal of graduation.
Lexi is survived by her mom, Stacee (Kiel) Lemke; dad, Matt (Shondra) Schultz; siblings Robert, Casyn, Harley, Matthew Lemke, Cae’don Story, Sierra Koch, Micala Schultz, and Makenzie Schultz; grandparents Margaret Gage, Maurice (Sandy) Lemke, and Jeri Lemke; Uncle Casey (Tristen) Gage; Aunt Dustilyn Lemke; Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Jim Brooks; Aunt Linda (Marvin) Jensen; Lee and Brittany Brooks; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her Papa Harold Gage.
Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge is in charge of arrangements.