Funeral services for Paul Touche, 62 of McLaughlin, SD will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Kenel Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the Kenel Catholic Church from 4-7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Interment under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home will take place in the veteran's section of the Kenel Catholic Cemetery with military honors.

Paul David Touche was born February 25th, 1960, to Anthony "Tony" Touche and Loretta "Theresa" Black Cloud in Fort Yates, ND. Paul attended school in Kenel and McLaughlin. Paul enlisted in the Army where is served in the 708th Maintenance Battalion Echo Company 8th I.D. as a mechanic. Paul was stationed in Baumholder, Germany, later returning to Standing Rock Indian Reservation where he lived and work on odd jobs over the years. Paul enjoyed attending Sturgis and visiting places throughout the Midwest. Paul enjoyed racing down the 1806 every now and then, testing his lead foot. In the 90's, Paul loved playing independent basketball and going to open gym. He was always willing to help a friend in need or give a ride. Many people can agree, he was a gentle giant. Paul loved each of his children and was there when he was needed. On birthdays and at Christmas time, Paul always sent something to his grandchildren or gave them a call to let him know he was thinking about them. He enjoyed chatting through Facebook messenger or calling on his cell. Paul was proud to become a Great-Grandfather. Paul entered the spirit world October 7th, 2022. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Casket bearers are Dan Yellow Horse Sr., Dan Yellow Horse Jr., Bermal Demery (Custer), Ronnie Moran, Loren Kill Small, Richard Flying Horse, Jr. Skip Pay Pay, Jonathan Garcia and Evert Nelson.

Honorary bearers are: Late Kevin "Fuzzy" Thompson and Amanda, Michael Gray and family, Lance St. John, Jeff Cadotte Sr and Family, Uncle Paul Touche, Cameron Touche, Farren Touche and Evette, Rolanda Touche and family, Donna Marie Touche and Family, Brad Bears Heart and Family, Iris Looking Back, Ben Eagle, David, Allen and Tony Shillingstad, Charles Wells, John Wells, Sheila Cane, Delila Good House, Evert and Sharon Nelson, Mike Claymore, Tony White Owl and Family, Verna Gone and Royce Gone.

Paul is survived by his sister Elizabeth Touche of Kenel, SD. His children Carrie Coffman of Willmar, MN, Camille Touche of Kenel, SD, Carol Free of Kenel, SD, and Skylar Touche of Mobridge, SD. His grandchildren: Kyah (Christian Dodds) Garcia of Fargo, ND, Jonathan Garcia of Paynesville, MN, Nevaeh Coffman of Richfield, MN, Skylee Free, Rylee Free, and Leon Kills Pretty Enemy of Kenel, SD and Ayla Otter Robe. One great grandchild Flora Dodds of Fargo, ND. Aunt Mary Monsees of Spencer Port, NY and uncles Claude Black Cloud of Bergen, NY and Paul Touche of Bismarck, ND.

Paul has joined his relatives that have gone before him, which include his parents Anthony "Tony" Touche and Loretta "Theresa" Black Cloud, his sister Clara Touche, his paternal grandparents Paul M. Touche and Clara Crazy Bull and maternal grandparents David Black Cloud and Josephine Bear King and numerous aunts, uncles and other relative's .