Stormy D. Runnels

The memorial service for Stormy D. Runnels, 20, of Aberdeen, SD, will be 10:30am, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, Aberdeen with Pastor Sheila Richards officiating. Stormy died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home in Aberdeen.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services and there will be a time of food and fellowship following the service at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 South Main Street.
Stormy D. Runnels was born on July 2, 2004, in Sioux Falls, SD to Jason Runnels and Anna Twohearts. He was raised by his dad and mom, Vic and Marlys Runnels. He grew up and attended school in Aberdeen and graduated from Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls, SD. After graduation Stormy worked as a cook at The Millstone in Aberdeen.
Stormy was incredibly talented with music and explored it with passion. He was a song writer and played guitar. He had a great love for Native American culture and traditional dancing. He enjoyed studying history and liked trains.
Stormy was an old soul. He was honorable, wise, and protective of his loved ones. He was funny and always focused on others.
Grateful for having shared Stormy's life are his sisters, Jayda Runnels and Aaliyah Bruce; nephew, Garrion Runnels-Severson; other siblings: Jordan, Amber, Luta, Victoria, Jason, Jr., and Ceceila; aunts and uncles: Randy, Vicki, Debbie, Jane, Joan, and Rob, Angel, Randy, Jr., Lisa, Monique, Tony, Rachel, Richard, Leslie, Tonya, Carmen, Alicia, and Nicole; cousins: Maya, Devin, Ethan, Mazley, Joey, Brady, Jack, Alaina, Luzahan, Kimimila Luta, Keya, Kiza Ohitika, Tomarrow, Kaydence, Aubrey, Jasmine, Jayvon, Jordan, Jacob, Tyrel, Jonathan, Naomi, Elijah, Araya, Theron, Abbie, and Zelda; and Hunka Grandmother, Joann Meserve; and many other relatives and friends. Honorary Urn Bearers will be Byron Hawkbear, Sr., Tyrel Trottier, James Medicine Horn, Luzahan Belt, Jack Murphy, Michael Spears, Eddie Spears, Tj Murphy, Levi Stern, and Allisha Peterson.
Preceding Stormy in death are his parents Vic and Marlys Runnels; and Hunka Grandfather, Steve Meserve.
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