Eugene Limpy Sr. – Mo’e’ha Ma’etahtse (Red Magpie) was born on May 18th, 1949 to Agnes Littlewhiteman and Henry Limpy.
He grew up in Ree District/Rosebud Creek on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation with his siblings; Homer, Clifford, Henry Jr. “Jimmy”, Raymond, Lillian, Letha, Sarah, Edith, Mary Jane, Doris, and Wahlena.
At St. Labre Indian Catholic School in Ashland, he started his educational journey alongside his parents who both worked as Dorm Attendants for the school. He excelled in both academics and in the game of basketball, firmly believing in the term student-athlete. Eugene showcased incredible work ethic and talent which helped lead the team to become the Class C State Champions in 1967. Eventually, the team would be inducted into the Montana Indian Hall of Fall for this feat. His senior year, he transferred to the Northern Cheyenne Tribal School in Busby where he graduated as Valedictorian.
Continuing with his education, he received scholarships to attend San Jose College in California and Rocky Mountain College in Montana. Basketball played a significant role in his life and gave him the opportunity to travel all over the world. He met many friends and some who even became his brothers; Dwight Stewart, Myron Fallsdown, and Marshall Lefthand. He would eventually graduate from MSU-Billings with his Bachelors in Native American Studies.
His first job was as a BIA Wildland Firefighter where he continued to work on and off over the span of 20 years, working his way up to a Crew Rep. He also worked at Thunder Child in Sheridan, WY. He held two terms as a Tribal Council Member for Busby District. One in which he met the President of The United States – Bill Clinton – he had a great story for that. He was also a Director for Project Morning Star and TERO. He spent numerous years in each position.
Throughout his life, he often spoke of helping his people. He was a man of prayer and the Cheyenne way of living. He attended and ran Peyote Meetings/Native American Church Meetings across the states. He would happily make his annual trip to the Peyote Gardens in Texas until he could no longer make them. His Peyote Family included Hugh Clubfoot, Vance Littlebird, Tweety Littlebird, George Elkshoulder Jr., Van Ryan Sr., Eugene Russell, Herman Bearcomesout, Jude Brady, Roger Redhat, Al Piper, and Sterling Wallace. Special nephew TJ (Lori) PlentyChief and TJ PlentyChief Jr.
Eugene was a humble man who always visited you with a smile on his face. He easily shared a good joke, some wise words, or a crazy story. You could count on him for that 5am wake up call and visit. His morning prayers and phone call visits will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his sisters MaryJane, Rosie (Jude), Children Wayland (Regina), Travis (Jade), Trevor (Jasmine), Tasheena, Tisha (Leighton) Sioux, Sven (Patricia), Gina (David) Millegan, Quentin (Valerie) Whiteman, Preston (Velma) Whiteman. Grandchildren Jamie, Wayland Jr., Kayland, Dreyland, Trayland, Traylee, Kayleeki, Travis Jr., Keyleeki, Bear, Lil’ Gene, Trevor Jr., Trinity, Trady, Trazy, Tricia, Braydyn, Declan, Connor, Rory, Chontay Jr., Ashanti, Arie, Lorraine, Eren, Caius, Elsirelle, Brandon, Jacqueline, Kendall, Cheyenne, Autumn, Timothy. Multiple nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by Mother – Agnes, Father – Henry, Brothers – Homer, Clifford, Henry Jr. “Jimmy”, Raymond, Elvis Oldbull Sr., Sisters – Lillian, Letha, Sarah, Edith, Doris, Wahlena, Hilda Manley-Moss, Wife Patricia Brady-Limpy, Son Eugene Jr, Adopted Son Michael Burns, Niece Haven Looks Behind, Grandson Jimmy Tushka III, Vance Littlebird, Herman Bearcomesout, Eugene Russell, Mark Elkshoulder, George Elkshoulder Jr., Andrew Elkshoulder Sr., Leonard Elkshoulder Sr.
Extended families include Manley, WalksAlong, Littlewhiteman, Brady, Braided Hair, Elkshoulder, Stewart, Littlebear, Russell, Oldbull, Tang.
Please forgive us if we have missed your name in this time of grieving, our family is very large.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 pm
Tuesday July 22, 2025
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Wednesday July 23, 2025
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday July 23, 2025
Limpy Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 pm
Tuesday July 22, 2025
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Wednesday July 23, 2025
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday July 23, 2025
Limpy Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Roxie Cal Wilson and family says
Eugene Limpy Family
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. We send prayers to all of you and we send our gratitude to Eugene for being the caretaker at Bear Butte for many years. Eugene was also a Council Member that made a lot of historical changes for our Cheyenne People and our family thanks him for his service . May he rest in peace.
N/A says
My sincerest condolences to the family. Eugene shared so many uplifting stories and memories with me when I lost my dad. I will always cherish the teachings of Eugene and his deep wealth of knowledge in our way of life and traditional customs. Journey well Eugene and may you forever Rest in Peace.
Carrie Littlebird says
Good Cheyenne Man. Rest in Peace.
Clarice L. Walksalong says
My condolences to the family of EUGENE LIMPY. SR. I’ve known Eugene in high school, he was a very good basketball player and also a very grass dancer. St. Labre had a dance troupe they provided a bus to transport dancers, so we participated at various pow wows. All betting each other who would place and win, it was a lot of fun. There was four of them doing something positive. They even had a band calling themselves “The Moon Dogs” Band members were Rudy King, Jr. Winfield Russell, Eugene Limpy, Sr. and Rutherford Evans. Really awesome basketball players, they went to State. I thought a lot of these guys. Eugene had a lot of information to share about their high school days. I sure enjoyed his stories. You are now reunited with your loved ones. R.I.P My friend.
Clayton Small, Sr says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Eugene’s family. Our Cheyenne men’s basketball team won many tournament championships and were undefeated for 3 years! Gene was a great athlete and good friend! He was a good ceremonial man and helped many people using our Native American Church ceremony. Toward the end, Gene often repeated our basketball stories and my sister Geri told him, “Gene I have this story memorized!” We fasted together at Bear Butte and I have all good memories of my good brother…Safe travels home Gene and I will see you again.
Clayton Small, SR
Clayton Small Sr says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Eugene’s family and many friends. Our Cheyenne men’s Cheyenne men’s basketball team was undefeated for 3 years and won many tournaments. Gene was a great athlete and good friend. We fasted together at Bear Butte and he helped so many through our Native American Church ceremony. His generosity and service speaks for itself. Toward the end, he often repeated our basketball exploits and my sister Geri said, “Gene I have this story memorized!” Safe travels home brother! I will remember you and will see you again…
Georgia Bement says
So sorry for your loss we sure all had a great year in 1967 We were District champs Divisionals Champs and the best State Champs was a awesome year he was a awesome Bball player will never forget that year you will be missed my dear friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Georgia Bement says
So sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember the great year we had we were District Champs Diivisionall Champs and best of all we were State Champs we only lost one game that year and it was too Baker which were class B and we were class C we went two overtime’s either and lost by two points we had a awesome BBall team that year and Eugene was a super shooter and all around player we had a awesome team and I got to be one of the cheerleaders with Amanda two two we will miss Eugene but will always have those memories 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
Marcia Elkshoulder says
Sending condolences. Journey well uncle love you all!
Georgia Bement says
RIP our friend , i will have great memories of eugene in 1967 i and amanda Two Two were some of the cheerleaders that got to be part of a awesome BBall team Eugene was one of the topdogs he couldnt miss a shot anywhere one the court that year was the best took District, Divisionals, And State only team we lost too that year was Baker with two overtimes and only lost by two and they were class B and we were class C was some awsome Bb players great memories of him ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Georgia Bement says
Eugene will never be forgotten one great Bball player ,enjoy Bb in heaven with the rest of the team that have left us too soon also
Monica Norse says
Gina, Wayland, Travis, tasheena, Trevor, Tisha, Sven and all the grandkids, I am so sorry for the loss of Eugene. He was a great pal to my dad Vance and I enjoyed listening to them tease each other especially after morning breakfast. His presence will be missed. But I am sure they are sitting around that NAC fire in the sky and I sure my dad is raising heck with him about all his shenanigans down here. My brother inlaw was a character for sure. Prayers sent to you all and my sincere condolences
David & Danette Olguin says
The family of Eugene Limpy Sr
We are so sorry for your loss and want to send our condolences and prayers to all of his family.
Sheldon Spotted Elk says
Our Spotted Elk family gives our condolenses to the Eugene Limpy family. Our father, Navitt Spotted Elk, sends his love and condolenses. He has many stories of Eugene as his close relative from playing basketball, gathering wood, Indian relay races, and having good times together.
Our heart is with everyone that loved our dear relative Eugene Limpy.
— Navitt Spotted Elk family
Shawn B says
My condolences to the family I attending peyote ceremony at his house many nights he prayed for his children and grandchildren always enjoyed his peyote hospitality.
Good to know you bro . May the almighty bless the family at this time .
Chrishida mobley says
your sprit was brillant So kind, i adored taking care of you . i remember when i met you when you arrived at my job i told you i will take good care of you and my word i kept , you are truly missed . my condolences-skyline heights rehab CNA.
Earlene Teeth Clown says
Condolences to the family. Thank you, for always complimenting my children and teaching them our family history. Rest in peace.
Channis Clement Whiteman & family says
Sending prayers of strength and peace to all his loved ones 🙏 he has achieved the distinction of earning his wings🪽 fly high my friend. Gone but not forgotten.
Shanell Shamblen(Limpy), Shawn Limpy & Families says
We’re Sorry To Our Siblings We Couldn’t Be There, Life Happened & As Much As We Would’ve Loved To Be There We Really Couldn’t.. Thoughts & Prayers To Our Family In This Hard Time.. We Love You All!!
Mike Van Diest says
I was a freshman at Helena Central High School in the spring of 1967. The State Class C BB tournament was held in Helena and I saw Eugene Limpy play each day and became a big fan. He had a great jump shot and he hustled the whole game! He was a crowd favorite and he was one of the best BB players ever in Montana. He will be missed. Great player and a first class young man! I cheered for St. Labre because of him!!!
Tina West and gamily. says
Deepest condolences from our family to yours. Eugene helped so many people including our family in Northwrn California. Prayers.
Whitewolfs says
So sorry to hear of his passing, our prayers and condolences to his family.
Teresa Geib Bacon says
After Graduation i went to work at St Labre in 1966 i remember him well playing Basketball. My Condolences and Prayers to the Family and Friends.