September 16, 1966 – August 11, 2024
Daniel Kennedy, 57, of Eagle Butte passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at IHS in Eagle Butte. Funeral services were held August 20, 2024, at All Saints Catholic Church in Eagle Butte. Burial was at Black Hills National Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.
Daniel James Kennedy was born on September 16, 1966, to Rodney and Francine (Miner) Kennedy at IHS Hospital in Eagle Butte. He graduated from Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School in 1984. He then attended Western Dakota Technical College in Rapid City, where he earned his welding certificate. Following school, he worked at the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School in the Ag Shop. He enlisted in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged after he completed his four years. When he came home, he went to work at Bob’s Hometown Grocery followed by working as an assistant manager at Dean’s Corner Market till its doors closed. He then worked for Subway and at the Harding Motel & Café as a short order cook until he became ill.
He is survived by his brothers Anthony (Carrie) Kennedy of Aberdeen, Mike Kennedy (Kristy High Elk) of Eagle Butte, sister Jacqueline (Shawn) DeCory of Eagle Butte; three nephews and four nieces; and his adopted daughter, Shanna Smith.
Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, brother David Kennedy, paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.