Memorial services for Todd C. Ducheneaux, 57, of Promise will be at 11 AM, Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mobridge. There will be a prayer service Monday, November 21, 2022 at 7 PM at Kesling Funeral Home in Mobridge. Todd passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home. Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge is in charge of arrangements.

Todd was born in Mobridge, SD to Celestine (Thompson) Ducheneaux and Anthony "Tony" Ducheneaux. Todd attended Promise Day School and Timberlake School. Throughout Todd's high school years he participated in many activities. Basketball, Letterman's Club, Homecoming, Prom, Football, Rodeo Club just to name a few. Todd was selected as (All Conference) in Football. Todd achieved and accomplished many challenges as his athleticism did not go unnoticed. He was offered a full paid scholarship to Northern State University. When his opportunity came, in Todd's words, "They caught me on a bad day, and I turned it down." Todd was raised on the ranch, and ranched alongside his Dad. He made the decision to ranch and make this his livelihood and committed his life to ranching on the "Promise Land".

Todd met Mary Jane Thompson (Janie) in February 1988. During their relationship, their first daughter Toni was born June 5 ^th , 1991. Their first son, Dillon was born July 14 ^th , 1992. Todd & Janie married Dec 3 ^rd , 1993. Todd took team roping more serious and entered into rodeos, ropings and ranch rodeos. He was header and could throw a rope like no other. Traveling all over to many events strengthened his ability and competitiveness. Todd also loved hunting & taught his children about hunting & the outdoors. Todd was a loving Father and enjoyed spoiling his kids and grandkids. He will be loved and missed by many.

March 10 ^th , 2007 their second daughter was born, Hazyn Jane. Oct. 8 ^th , 2009 their second son was born, Taten Todd. Todd was happy and pretty satisfied that his family was complete.

Todd was very creative and self-taught himself in leatherwork, woodwork, homemade ranch décor, braiding bridals, reins, lead roped, halters and any tack he can. Todd got pretty handy in repairing saddles and did his own welding & repairing equipment. One of Todd's creations was making a cross for his dad's resting place made out of horseshoes.

Todd was very proud of his children. He enjoyed watching them in all the activities they participated in. From Dillon rodeos, showdeos & ranch rodeos, Toni's spelling bees, softball, cheerleading, Hazyn's school concerts, track events & Taten's wrestling and football. He tried his best to support all his children in all they did.

Todd helped his neighbors with brandings etc. and did what he could to help a lending hand. Although Todd & Janie decided to dissolve their marriage in February 2012, they both remained committed to co-parent and would still gather for holidays, birthdays etc.

Todd is survived by his children, Toni (Luke Farlee), Dillon Dean, Hazyn Jane & Taten Todd Ducheneaux. Grandchildren, Jayna & Jasper Farlee. Sister Patrice (Pat)/(Lyle) Linderman & brother-In-Law Jody Totten. Nephews Cory Jace, Jade, Chris & AJ and niece Ali. Ex-wife and mother to his children, Mary Jane Ducheneaux.  Arlene Thompson (beloved Ex mother-in-law). God sons, Cory Linderman & Hunter Smith.

Preceded in death by Dad, Anthony "Tony" Ducheneaux, mother, Celestine V (Thompson) Ducheneaux and sister Nancy Totton. Many of his closest friends have also gone before him, Farrell Smith, Hank LeCompte Larry Fiddler, Rodney Martin, his cousin Ricky Ducheneaux and Pete Longbrake & beloved Father-In Law, Thomas Thompson.