Damon David “Abe” Aberle, 54, originally of Trail City, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, near Dupree.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Trail City Community Building in Trail City.
Damon was born June 8, 1968, along with two of his first cousins. Three of the Aberle brothers’ wives had babies within 12 hours at the Cheyenne Indian Health Service Hospital in Eagle Butte. Damon, born to Lawrence “Oss” and Janice (Benoist) Aberle, and Robert (son of Al and Janice Aberle) were born on June 8, and Michael (son of Andy and Keva Aberle) was born on the 9. All three boys were delivered by the same doctor.
Damon was educated in Timber Lake. He was a quick learner and able to pick up on various skills easily. He was a hard worker and was known for doing excellent work and being a jack-of-all-trades. He was most proud of his accomplishments as a
June 8, 1968 – January 17, 2023
bull fighter, traveling extensively and working as Thump, the clown, but Thump hung up his hat years ago. In the latter part of his life, Damon embraced his native heritage and learned to fluently speak the Lakota language and learned how to drum. He used both extensively for prayers.
Damon married Kim Greathouse in 1998. Together, they had two children, Kolten James in 1990 and Kassi Ann in 1992.
Damon is survived by his daughter, Kassi (Jacob) Onstott of Scottsbluff, NE; his father, Oss (Louise) Aberle of Las Vegas, NV; six grandchildren; brothers Ruste Hambleton of Tennessee, Duste (Tracy) Newton, Clay Newton, and Lawrence (Tausha) Aberle, all of Sidney, OH; three sisters, Gina (Mark) Buchanan of Brandon, Lawrele (Steven) Johnson of Bismarck, ND, and Miranda Aberle-Oothoudt of Mandan, ND; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his son, Kolten Aberle in 2009; mother, Janice Schuldies; an infant brother, Ronald Aberle; nephew Cullen Oothoudt; maternal grandparents Cyril and Evelyn (Whitney) Benoist; and paternal grandparents Andrew and Frances (Bollinger) Aberle.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg was in charge of arrangements.