FT. PIERRE –

Hayden Joe Schmautz, 19, of Fort Pierre, South Dakota, passed away on November 10, 2023. Hayden was born on December 8, 2003, in Pierre, South Dakota to parents Monacha and Danny. He grew up with two sets of loving parents Danny and Elizabeth Schmautz and Monacha and Ryan Ellerton and five siblings Haylee and Jaylynn Ellerton, Macyn and Bryson Schmautz, and Alissa McCree. Hayden was also cherished by his grandparents Kevin and Margie Laub, Glen and Russanne Ellerton, Grandma Shirley, Grandma Jeanne, Papa Kim Simpson, and Papa Karl Jarvis.

Hayden’s infectious smile is familiar to everyone in Oahe ABATE, Street Masters Car Club, Roadhouse Bike Night, and the Fort Pierre Fire Department. No matter where he knew them from, Hayden greeted everyone with a smile and hug and made them feel seen. From a spit-fire toddler to a fine young man, Hayden inspired hope and pride in all who knew him. His dedication to his community at home and at large was apparent in his dedicated service as a volunteer firefighter in Fort Pierre and Texas’s wildfires last year.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, November 15th at New Life Church, from 5 PM to 7 PM with a Prayer Service beginning at 7 PM. Funeral services will be held at the same location on Thursday, November 16th at 10 AM with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Pierre. Isburg Funeral Home will be assisting the family with the arrangements.

Hayden will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and community. We are comforted to know in heaven, Hayden is re-united with Grandpa Jerry, Great Uncle Larry, cousin Aiden, Grandma and Grandpa Gammell and Jenny Wegner. We know he’ll be happy to speak to them all again.

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