Lauretta Geraldine Seed

Lauretta Geraldine Seed obituary, WANBLEE, SD

Lauretta Geraldine Seed

Lauretta Seed Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sioux Funeral Home on Oct. 3, 2025.
Lauretta Geraldine Pumpkin Seed was born on July 28, 1957 in Wanblee, SD to Bessie Bertha Lipp and William Pumpkin Seed, Jr. Lauretta made her journey to the Spirit World on September 26, 2025 at the North Western Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.

Lauretta is survived by her siblings, Sylvia Shaw and Denver Pumpkin Seed; and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Lauretta was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Lipp and William Pumpkin Seed, Jr.; and siblings, Lloyd, Duane, George, Arthur, Roselyn, Linda Marie, Stephen and Michael

Pallbearers will be Daniel Pumpkin Seed, Sylvan Pumpkin Seed, Darrin Pumpkin Seed, Cleveland Pumpkin Seed, Leonard Yellow Elk, Richard Pumpkin Seed, and Kieara Pumpkin Seed.

Honorary pallbearers will be All Friends & Relatives.

Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the TNT Center in Wanblee, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PM.

Funeral Services: 11:00 AM, Friday, October 17, 2025 at the TNT Center in Wanblee, SD

Officiating: To Be Announced

Traditional Lakota Services: Ernest Red Owl

Burial Services: Gethsemane Episcopal Cemetery, Wanblee, SD

Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

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Sioux Funeral Home

370 Oglala St. P.O. Box 277, Pine Ridge, SD 57770

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