Derek Chandler Defender, 27, of Pierre, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, in Pierre.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. MDT, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Eagle Butte. Burial will follow in the Morrison Family Cemetery, Takini. Wake services will be 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 27, 2025, at the church with a procession from the 4-Mile at 4:00 p.m.

Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Derek’s arrangements.

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