Alan J. Iron Eyes, Sr. (aka Alan J. Schlecht), 57, of Seattle, WA passed away December 31, 2024, in his home of severe pneumonia.
Alan was cremated and his funeral services will be held Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Eagle Butte. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Cemetery in Wakpala. Time and place of the funeral will be announced at a later date.
Alan Jay Iron Eyes was born to Ellitta (Dogg) and John Schlecht on February 18, 1967, in Mobridge. He attended elementary school at Zion Lutheran Day School until the passing of his parents and sister, Sherilynn Schlecht. After the separation from a younger sister, Shannon Kendra Schlecht, he and his brothers spent a short time with Alvin and Alvera Ducheneaux and attended White Horse Day School. All three of the Schlecht brothers went to live with their Uncle George and Auntie
February 18, 1967 – December 31, 2024
(Mom) Bertha who would become their Hunka parents and family.
Even though Alan and his brothers are Standing Rock Sioux Tribe citizens, they grew up in Eagle Butte on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe reservation where Alan attended junior high school for a short time.
In 1995 Alan married Randi (Belgarde) Vettleson. From this marriage Ellitta, Sherilynn, Alan Jay, Jr. and Oroc were born.
Alan is survived by his children – Sherilynn Iron Eyes, Alan J. Iron Eyes, Jr., and Oroc Iron Eyes, all of Seattle; sisters Marla (Mike) Collins of Linton, ND, Elizabeth Ducheneaux of LaPlant, Susie Ducheneaux-LaPlante, Brenda Ducheneaux and Robin (Glen) Dupris, all Eagle Butte; brothers Conrad (Dana) Schlecht of Eagle Butte, Randall Schlecht of Bremerton, WA, Rollie Ducheneaux of Eagle Butte, Victor Ducheneaux of Blackfoot, and Francis Ducheneaux of Eagle Butte; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Alan was preceded in death by his mother, Ellitta (Dogg) Schlecht; his biological father, Edward Iron Eyes; stepfather John Schlecht; daughter Ellitta Iron Eyes; sisters Sherilynn Schlecht and Shannon Schlecht; and niece Loreal Uses Knife.
Luce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.