Timothy "Rabb" Eldwin Steele"Oyate Tiwahe"September 5, 1954 ~ February 9, 2019Timothy "Rabb" Eldwin Steele was born on September 5, 1954 in Pine Ridge, SD to William and Margaret (Cottier) Steele. Rabb made his journey to the Spirit World on February 9, 2019 at his home in Manderson, SD.Remembering the life of a very well respected man. Rabb was always willing to help everyone out no matter what he had to do. Rabb worked for the Oglala Sioux Tribe for 37 years as a Facility Manager at the Wounded Knee District Service Center. Rabb not only took care of Everybody in the district from Wounded Knee to Rockyford and surrounding areas. Rabb did all kinds of work from electrical, plumbing to cutting and hauling wood for the Elders. Rabb dedicated his life to the people of the Wounded Knee District and there was nothing he couldn't do.Rabb also served on the Wounded Knee District School Board for 21 years, and was a part of the Wounded Knee District School Foundation for 16 years. He was very concerned about the youth and always wanted a good education for each and every one of our children. Rabb had a heart of gold, and when he needed to be stern and keep order, there was not one time anyone questioned his judgement. Rabb was the Best. Rabb is going to be missed by all, as he was one you call when anything was going wrong. Rabb always fought for a good outcome where everyone was happy. When diagnosed with cancer, Rabb took it hard and accepted what the outcome was going to be. This is what makes him the strongest man ever to his family & friends. He was always talking about "if you have to be checked out health-wise, Do It!" Our family has lost a great Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great-Great Grandfather.Rabb will always be remembered for all the good he has done foe everyone in the Wounded Knee District. He worked with probably everyone in this district plus some. He will never be forgotten, that is for sure. We the family are going to miss him a lot, but he will always be here in our heart. He is now an Angel to watch over us all.Pilamiya. Timothy is survived by his wife, Colleen Steele; brothers, John Steele, Sr., Aldon Steele, Harold Long Soldier, Harold Long Soldier, and Mark Long Soldier; sisters, Fern Apple, LuAnn Steele and Aldeen Steele; sons, Joshua Steele, Eldwin Steele, Garfield Steele, and Harry Steele; daughters, Willene Little Dog, Janese Provost, Tamara Steele, Shiela Steele, and Stevie LaDeaux all of Manderson, SD; 33 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.Timothy was preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret Steele; brothers, Frank Steele, Duane Steele, and Mark Long Soldier; son, Rodney Ladeaux; and daughter, Mary Steele.

Wake Service: One night wake service starting at 1:30 PM, Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PMFuneral Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, SDOfficiating: Pastor Thomas Jernigan and Ms. Joyce TibbittsTraditional Lakota Services: Mr. Jerome LeBeauxBurial Services: St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Rockyford, SD Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD