Dakota Sage “Koda” St. Germaine at the young age of 22 made his journey home on Friday, June 20, 2014.
Dakota was given his grandfather Art’s Indian name Tatanka Iyankahan (Running Buffalo). He was born in Wolf Point, MT on August 22, 1991 to Roger Patrick Sr. & Kathryn Marie St. Germaine.
Dakota began employment with Faith Lutheran Home in high school where he worked as a dietary aide eventually becoming a CNA. He truly enjoyed working with the elderly.
Dakota enjoyed many outdoor activities i.e.: cruising the back roads “crash” jamming to music, swimming, bbq’s, playing darts, bowling, pool, horseshoes, fishing, hunting with his dad, making people laugh & especially teasing his nieces & nephews and hanging out with his BFF/cousins: Ruth Payne, Ashley Calder, Catherine WhiteEagle, Beth Beauchamp & Autumn Beauchamp, along with many others. Dakota was known for being the life of the party.
Dakota is survived by his mother, Kathryn Shields of Wolf Point; siblings: Denni Shields of Albuquerque, NM; Cami Shields, Christopher (Shari) St. Germaine, DeTrina Romero (Alaric), CharLeda Romero (Kevin) all of Wolf Point; Jamie (Sonya) St. Marks; Donna (Fletcher) Clampitt; Jason (Paula) Martell all of Frazer; Roger (Joanne) St. Germaine, Jr of St. Louis, MO; Travis (Sara) St. Germaine & Jordan Martell of Wolf Point; grandfather Art St. Germaine, Sr., niece Xanthia Goodtrack who was more like a sister; uncles and aunts, many nieces & nephews; and extended family too numerous to mention.
Dakota was proceeded in death by his father, Roger St. Germaine Sr; his brother, Thomas St. Germaine; Grandmother, Donna Marie St. Germaine; Uncle, Thomas IronShield; niece Mariyah Curless; nephews Rene Salazar Jr & Wambli Salazar; cousins Gator Robinson & Dalton Gourneau.
We love you with all our hearts!
And in Dakota’s words BI-E-E-E.
A Wake will be held starting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2014 at the Silver Wolf Casino in Wolf Point. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the King Memorial Cemetery in Wolf Point. Condolences for the family may be left at: www.claytonstevensonchapel.com. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point has been entrusted with arrangements.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday June 24, 2014
Silver Wolf Casino
300 Montana 25
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday June 24, 2014
Silver Wolf Casino
300 Montana 25
Wolf Point, MT 59201
tina says
deepest sympathy to Kathy and Dakota’s brother & sisters,
Dakota will be greatly missed. this is such a shock. I will always remember
Dakota’s smile and his laughter. till we meet again. love always tina
Billie Jean McClammy Norgaard says
Denni, Kathryn and family,
I am so very sorry for the death of your brother, son. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family. Take as long as you need to grieve. Eventually the sad times are replaced with happy memories. God Bless and keep you safe. My deepest sympathy.
Anita trice says
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dakota. Kathy…I wish I could help make it better somehow…I’ll continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, and hope that the sting from his loss will get better with time!
Wendy ironshield says
My dearest auntie roo and family. My heart goes out to all of u during this tym. I truly wish I cud b there for u all. My heart hurts for the loss of Koda. Always kpn u all n prayer and that god will give each and everyone strength to get thru this. I love and miss u all very much. Lots of hugs and kisses my family!!!!
Karla McGill says
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Dakota. I was one of his teachers in junior high. He was a very special young man and will be missed. I always enjoyed seeing him up at the home when I went there to visit. He had a smile that would light up the room. Peace to your family. God Bless you all, Ms McGill
Roxanne Gourneau says
Kathy, there are no words that can be said that would make your pain any less, but know that I have kept you a nd Dakota in my prayers. Together again playing is what Dalton and Dakota will be saying, they truly are our angels in heaven, this is what gives me peace, and someday I pray for peace for you as well.
Tony & Gina Fourstar says
Our prayers and hugs are with you..sorry you lost your loved one.
Clarice Charette says
Kathryn, There are no words that can possibly make your loss any easier or less painful. I am so sorry, Dakota was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed. I remember him , when he was in grade school , always had a great sense of humor and later when he worked at the home. Dakota was always kind and lots of fun. May you find comfort and strength in the days ahead knowing that He is now at peace..
Kathryn Shields says
I want to thank everyone for your kind words.
We are taking it a day at a time and coping the best we can.
Dakota is with his family (Dad, brother, grandma and his cousins/frenz) that left prior to his departure and we do feel a little at peace about this.
So thank you everyBUDDY!!!
His mother, Kayte
& Siblings
Denni Jean
Cami Jo
Christopher John
DeTrina Marie
CharLeda Perfecta