VINCENT COLUMBUS Sr.

VINCENT COLUMBUS SR. 12/23/1954 - 10/04/2025 Hehaka hotain k'u "Elk gave him the voice" aka Vincent "Yuker" Lee Columbus Sr., 70 of the Lower Sioux Community passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his home after an extended illness. Memorial Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Lower Sioux Rec Center. Visitation was held from 2 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 7 at the Rec Center with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Interment was in St. Cornelia's Episcopal Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Yuker was born December 23, 1954, in Redwood Falls to Thomas and Iola (Mireau) Columbus. He was baptized at St. Cornelia's Episcopal Church. He attended school at Bishop Whipple Mission at the Lower Sioux Community before graduating from Morton High School. He then attended vocational school at Kicking Horse, Mont., for heavy equipment operation. On January 23, 1993, Yuker was married to LouAnn Pape in Washoe, Nev. Together they made their home at the Lower Sioux. He coordinated AA meetings at the Lower Sioux and worked as a counselor for many years at Four Winds and The Thunderbird. Yuker then worked as floor manager at Jackpot Junction and operated a lawn mowing business for years with his brother Leon. Yuker enjoyed riding bicycle and watching the Minnesota Vikings. He was very good at woodworking and built many things over the years including sandboxes, coat racks and tool boxes as a hobby. Family meant the world to Yuker. Spending time at cookouts and their activities gave him great joy. Yuker is survived by his wife Lou Ann Columbus; sons Vincent Columbus Jr. and Joseph Columbus (significant other Markie); stepchildren: Alison, Rick and Evelyn; 11 grandchildren: Magazu, Mahpiya, Cante', Ohitika, Akicita, Isabel, EJ, River, Hunter, Tatanka and Karma; siblings: Lillian Wilson, Marilyn HisDay, Christopher "Gus" Columbus, Melissa (Chris) Chee; brother-in-law Ray Geshick; adopted brother Ernie Rendon and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, son Dennis Whipple, brothers: Delano, Clyde, Leon, Glenford, Alvin, Kevin, Roland "Trulo", Dan and Tim and sisters: Ramona, Sandra and LaVonne "Peps".