John Darrell Wooden Knife

of Corn Creek, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2025
at his home in Corn Creek at the age of 68

A gathering will be held at 5 p.m. Central Time on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Rush Funeral Home in Philip. A procession to the Black Pipe Lodge north of Corn Creek will follow.

A visitation service will be held at 7 p.m. Central Time on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Black Pipe Lodge.

A visitation service will be held at 7 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the Black Pipe Lodge.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Black Pipe Lodge.

Interment with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. Central Time at the Wooden Knife Family Cemetery near Corn Creek.

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One amazing uncle. Could fix anything! I will miss him!
   ~ Tuffy White River (7/4/2025)
Thinking of you, Kris as well as John's siblings & nephews & nieces! Rest in Peace, John!
   ~ Janice Mednansky Ellis White River, SD (7/5/2025)