Reuben Duane Black Dog, of Poplar, Montana died September 1, 2012. Reuben was born to Duane Black Dog and Wilma Longee February 3, 1979 in Culbertson, Montana.
Reuben attended school in Poplar until going to Wahpeton Indian School for a while. When he returned to Poplar, he attended Poplar High School, where he met his future wife, Amber Rose Wienberger.
Reuben had a passion for body building and staying fit. He was a perfectionist at everything he did. He was very dedicated to his wife and children, as well as to his job at Tande’s Grocery where he had worked for 15 years. He also worked at TJ’s in Poplar.
Reuben always had a smile and was quite the jokester. He loved making people laugh. He was outgoing, comical, well liked, and well- loved.
Reuben was survived by his wife- Amber Black Dog of Poplar; his daughters- Danita, Danyell, Deah, Doreen, and Dassani Black Dog of Poplar; his son- Reuben Black Dog, Jr. of Poplar; his adopted mother- Georgia Gibbs Atkinson of Poplar; his sisters- Candice Black Dog, Charla Crazy Bull, and Carly Crazy Bull; his brothers- Troy Black Dog, Alex Crazy Bull, and Aric Crazy Bull; his father- Duane Alvin Black Dog; his mother- Wilma Longee; his grandmother- Rose Kollmen; and his mother-in-law- Doreen Ferguson.
Reuben was preceded in death by his parental grandparents- Robert and Cecelia Black Dog, his maternal grandfathers- Domingo Juarez and Allen Lester; his uncles- Alberto Juarez, Isaac Black Dog; his aunt- Evelynn counter, his step-father- Charles Crazy Bull; his step-sister- Brandee Crazy Bull; his cousin April Follette; and his nephew- Angeloo Cooeyate.
A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Tuesday, September 11 at the Poplar Cultural Center in Poplar. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery in Poplar.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
12:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 11, 2012
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
12:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 11, 2012
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
Wilberta Red Tomahawk says
I’m so sorry to hear about Rueben’s passing, I still cannot believe it. He was a great person, may you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you…
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Shannin LoansArrow says
Wilma so sorry for your lose, my prayers are with you at this time.
Troy Black Dog says
Hello there, my dear big brother Rue,
You know brother, I would never have thought i’d be saying good bye to you so soon… but as fate has it, that time has now come. There are no words or feelings I can describe the right kinds of words to say to you at this moment, but I’d like to leave you these few words from my heart.
Reuben.. you were my #1, my big bro, the man I looked up to and my protector. I will always remember your smiling face, the smile the would stretch from knock paw to knock paw, LOL! Man, you were a great guy, friend, father, uncle and most of all the best damn brother any family could ever ask for. I was waiting for that time when I could see you in person again… we had so much to talk about, and so many things I wanted to share with you. I’m sorry Rue, that I haven’t been in your life these past few years. I thought that i’d take some time to better myself and then come home and share with you all of the adventures that I had been through. Now that time just has to wait until I see you again in that great and awesome world they call the heavens. I want you to know that I thought about you everyday, always wondered how you were doing and always wanted the best for you and your family. The last words you had said to me were, “Love you brother, take care and I will talk to you soon.” The words that I say to you will not be my last, but the first in keeping your memory alive through me and all that had ever known the best of you… I LOVE YOU, REUBEN!!! I will be here thinking of you, always and forever… Take care and I will talk to you soon…
Elsie says
Going to miss seeing you at work or at your g-mas midges house. r.i.p my nephew, you was always a blast to be around.
Carly Crazy Bull says
My Big Brother Rue! i will truely miss you and love you my brother, i will promise, i will look after your young ones, I’ll tell your son little rue that you were a great guy, a Friend to everyone, a Protector of the Family, I promise to look after them with all my heart brother, Ill miss your smileing face and your jokes. I LOVE YOU BROTHER! I wish this would of never happen but you are with the lord and with great hands, and care, you were the greatest big brother that has always been there for me, ill love you and miss you fore ever and always brother!
Charla Crazybull says
I love you brother. We need you
joyce young says
So sorry for your lose. Our thoughts n prayers are with u at this hard time
Jovaughn Wade Whitehawk says
Hi there bro, It’s sad to hear about your untimely and unfortunate passing into the spirit, I feel nothing but sadness,anger, and pain as a think about it……..why? I have to ask why?…….why are people so cruel to each other? No one has the right to take life as we did not give life, creator is the only one with any right to call us home……no parent should have to bury their own children before their own time as it should be the other way around where we say goodbye to our elders and the young continue onward. These times are changing and are changing fast…..as native people we never stayed in one spot for too long as we would move sites every season of the year…we go where there is plenty and where there is peace. So now what we have is a population of people looking for a better way but we feel stranded in our places but our spirit knows what we need, so now most of us survive the best we know how. So with this I pray we can inspire,love,comfort one another and most of all continue to survive. I’ve known rueben to be a warrior when it comes to survival of the fittest but most of all I’ve known him to a father,brother,cousin,mentor,and someone who would always have your back. Thank you Rue for being an older brother to me as I”m an older brother to my own siblings. Thanks for teaching us that you need to be tough in this world, Thanks for cutting my hair during the summers, thanks for giving me my first can of beer and shot. You were always the life of the party no matter whose it was. laughing out loud. I pretty much looked up to you most of my life and still do as do many us. I’m sorry rue………this really sucks. I’m very proud to have been able to call you a friend/brother. To all the family: my heart pours out to you all, thanks for taking care of me when I was hungry,tired or just lonely. We’ve all lost family who were key and dear to us all. But one thing I’ve learned from loss it’s that We never have enough time and So continue to live life and make new memories as we get old or before our time comes, when we too will make the journey……. I love you all with my whole heart and don’t know where I’d be without ya…..I feel the pain…I feel the loss…..Lord come and bless us all and comfort the family with laughter n love, As we spend our last days with a dearly departed loved one. Bless his children that may gather strength for their elders to draw upon. Bless them with a long life n good health, bless us all with love and courage to pull through in these trying times, Bless us all to be lights amidst the darkness of evil, Bless the family that they may all come together with love………as love heals all wounds in time.
Always your friend/bro… Jovon Whitehawk
steveo says
My bro
Domingo Juarez Jr says
I remember the last time I talked to Reuben, it was at the cultural center. He always had a smile on his face. We will miss you nephew!
nate long hair says
my nephew Im going miss u. Everytime I c u U always gave me a hug “AND SAY HOW U DOING UNC” that made u special nephew 2 me. I going 2 miss u nephew. I will c u again nephew. love your unc nate long hair!!
Vikki Halverson says
I was shocked to hear of Rueben’s untimely passing. I have so many fond and crazy memories of growing up with Rueben, Candy and especially Troy. Carly, Charla & Alex were so little back then. I will always look back at my nickname “Ricki Lake” with a smile. Thank you for those memories. My family and I wish to send love, prayers and sympathy to Rueben’s family during this difficult time. May he live on through his beautiful children.
Rosa M. Juarez says
Reuben, how shocking this all is to comprehend that you are gone. You truly were the familys protector, guardian, and most of all son, brother, nephew, and grandson. I have no doubt that from “Heaven” you will continue to be our guardian angel to ensure the family is taken care of and stays strong. We have so many precious moments of you from when you were a baby to when you grew up to become a very dependable man. I am proud that you are my nephew and i will never forget the happiness that effected everyone that you came in contact with. I miss you dearly and I Love You!!….
Jackie (follette) Mason says
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Rueben was a very special man, he will be greatly missed by all.
Crystal Red Horn Walker says
Ruben was a great person with crazy sense of humor. I know Ruben from when I went to school in Poplar. May you know Tunkasila is watching over him in Indian Heaven.
Ardey Boxer says
my condolences to Amber and Doreen and girls……I was in Poplar for the powwow when this happened to your loved one…..i want you to know that the Creator will comfort you and wrap his arms around you…at times like this, HE is all we have…..may you be comforted in knowing that Rueben is in the Creator’s presence now and will continue to watch over you and your little family. Stay strong, Amber and raise your little family, even though you won’t have Rueben’s physical presence with you, he will be watching from the Heavens…..May the Creator bless you……..your auntie Ardey & family in Bismarck.
Kateri Bullhead says
Sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Rueben. My heart goes out to his family and my prayers for your strength at this time. May god bless you all.
Tamara (Davis) Lohnes says
Im sorry to hear about Reubens passing. 🙁 Sending prayers, thoughts, and love to his family: his babies, his wife, his parents, and siblings. I remember when Rueben, Candy, Troy,Amber, and Santee lived across the street froom me in Ft. kipp. He was always a crazy kid, and Candy too. I think about you candice and what you must be going through. You were practically twins. Whenever I went home and saw him in tande’s he would give me a hug and ask me when I got home. He was a very nice gentleen and will be missed by a lot of people. his death was tragic. I cant believe it. Be strong after evrything is over with. Keep his memory alive for the sake of his children. Take care and God bless his family.
Richie Napton French says
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Rueben for a couple years at Tandes. He was a very nice person.
Marlana Black Dog says
Reuben, It Wuz Kewl To Finally Get To Meet You For The First Time, i Always Wanted To Meet You. I Heard Alot Of Great Stories About You From Our Fami[ily]. I’m Really Sad That You Passed Away, I Wish I Got To Know You More, But, The Times Me, You, & Damita All Hunq Out Were The Best Times Ever! Well I Will See You Soon Cuz! Love, Alwayz&Forever Yur Cuzin, Marlana Marie Black Dog♥
“I still remember your songz you said you liked.. “pumped up kicks & all the above” 🙂
Raycinefirst says
Ruben you were like my a uncle and I love you with my heart I went away to a facility and I always was your daughters best friend and I will be where you are one day you will be in my heart forever
deah blackdog (daughter) says
ILove you daddy i wish u was here with us :*(
Danyell Rose Black Dog (Your Fatso) says
hey daddy I miss you so much you will always be in my heart Im sorry that I wasn’t their with you through June to September because I was off doing treatment and when I was going to come back I thought of coming straight to you and seeing my big buff dad that I will never forget. and I remember when you wanted to sing beautiful girls and whoever sang all the words line by line would get 20 dollars and I won of course 🙂 and when we watched titanic together you cried and said I’m not crying I’m just putting visine in my eyes and those were the funniest moments we had. I love you so much forever in my heart.
Deah Blackdog says
Happy Birthday Dad I Love You With All My Heart I Wish You Was Here With Us. But Yeah That All I Wanted To Say… 🙂 🙁
Deah Blackdog says
:'(
Doreen Ruby Black Dog says
Geez daddy I wish u was here with us you know now ever thing changed ever since u left Lol I remember that when I would always ask u “what you were making for supper” you would say “something to make a teard” that would always make me laugh. Oh and that time that you would always pick us up on your arms and like you would swing us back and forth. but yeah that’s all bye now love you daddy I really miss u, just remember that u will always be in my heart . wait a couple more thing dad um ,well I hate to brag but um you know how u always wanted us girls to get a good edication, well im at a boarding school right nowtrying to get a good edication. And I know how half of us didn’t finish school ever since u left well the 2 oldest dropped out , well mita was in Willistion so she really didn’t just drop out she really didn’t have time to get another application to go bacjk to school but anyways , Fatso she dropped out but who really cares haha but um im gonna try to finish high school and im hopping im gonna get enough money to get in to college so yeah im gonna try to be good just to make u proud but yewah u know we all loe father and so does mmom and yeah bye now daddy love u <3 😀 🙂 Love You Forever In My Hearts…../*
Doreen Ruby Black Dog says
Oh and I liked it qwhen u always came back from Tande’s you would always smell good and then like u would bring us stuff back to haha but ya that’s all okay love once again
doreen blackdog says
oh and happy late birthday haha ii never knew that I could do this till 2 day s ago but
yeah I forgot all about that when I was writing on your page but ya bye now dad love u