FT. PIERRE, SD – Jaxon John Jungwirth,19, of Pierre, South Dakota, passed away as the result of an automobile accident on August 2nd, 2026. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Thursday, August 6th at Larkspur Landing in Pierre with a 7pm prayer service. The funeral service will be held at 10am on Friday, August 8th at Larkspur Landing.
Jaxon was born on December 22, 2006, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Tara Jungwirth and Shawn Hussey. Jaxon grew up in Pierre, where he attended St. Joseph Catholic School, Georgia Morse Middle School, and graduated from T.F. Riggs High School in 2025. Jaxon had motivation and he learned the value of hard work at a young age. He worked at Riverfront Broadcasting, Capital City Ford, Lincoln, and Toyota Dealership, he also helped on the family ranch working cattle, haying and breaking colts until he graduated.
Upon graduation Jaxon moved to Watertown to further his education at Lake Area Tech. His college path led him to the Bronson Farm and Ranch, he worked he “just showed up and never left.” His ambition brought proud achievements such as purchasing his first herd of cows.
Jaxon excelled as goalie for the Oahe Capitals and took great pride for achieving the most consecutive shutout minutes for a goalie. He was an avid trap shooter taking him to nationals in Michigan where he finished 116th in the nation. Jaxon found life in hunting, fishing, ranching, and anything outdoors.
Throughout his life, Jaxon was known for his kind heart, his sense of humor, and the love he had for his family and friends. He touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Jaxon is survived by his mother Tara Jungwirth Steiner, his father Shawn (Brittani) Hussey, Ken Steiner; his siblings, Logan Steiner, Sidney Hussey, Joey Bader, Hadley Hussey, his special friend Addison Bronson, and his pard Bex. He is also survived by his grandparents, John and Brenda Kennedy, Gale and Nora Schlegel, Sid Hussey, Todd and Becci Scott, and Shavonne Mitchell; his great-grandmother, Elaine Scott; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins who all loved him dearly.
He is proceeded in death by his grandparents Jerry Jungwirth, Kenneth and LuJean Steiner, Ed Hussey, Pat Mitchell and uncle Austin Scott.
Jaxon’s life, though far too brief, was filled with love from his family and friends. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for the joy he brought to others, the laughter he shared, and the lasting impact he made on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
His family finds comfort in knowing that while Jaxon is no longer with them in person, his love and spirit will remain with them always. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.
“Never let success get to your head…And never let failure get to your heart.”
