October 5, 1945 – June 3, 2026___________
Lakota LeBeau, 80, of Gettysburg passed away June 3, 2026 at the Avera Oahe Manor in Gettysburg.
A celebration of life will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg with Pastor David Otten presiding. Burial will follow in the Gettysburg Cemetery.
Lakota Twila Von Wald was born October 5, 1945, to Edward and Elizabeth (Mound) Von Wald at the Old Cheyenne Agency. She was raised in rural Potter County, where she attended country school prior to enrolling in Gettysburg School.
Lakota dedicated 18 years of service to Oahe Manor, demonstrating commitment to assisting others. Her interests included gardening, cooking, canning, fishing, crocheting, working with plastic canvas, solving crossword puzzles, and engaging in card and board games with her grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter, Lily Bramblee of Gettysburg; grandchildren Gary LaPlant, Yolanda LaPlant (Scott Schumacher), Heather (Lee) Eckmann, and Kayla LaPlant; great-grandchildren Keyahna, Tehya, Gavin, Amirah (Ira), and Jaden; greatgreat- granddaughter Gianna; stepchildren Roy, Linda, Brian, Bill, and Carmen; and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents; sister Francine Ducheneaux; brother-in-law Louie Ducheneaux; son-in-law Dale Bramblee; life partner Harrold Combellick; and beloved pets, Ginger and Kookie.