Clifford Picotte

    Clifford Picotte, age 79, of White River, S.D., died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
    Clifford Picotte was born at home to Paul Allen and Bertha Picotte near Geddes.
    Survivors include nine children Tim Ellendorf of Kentucky, Anthony (Rene) Ellendorf of Sioux Falls, Ralph (Donna) Ellendorf of Belle Fourche, Todd Ellendorf of White River, Randy (Rebecca) Ellendorf of Mission, Clifford Picotte of Minnesota, Steve Picotte of Wichita, Kan., Dan Picotte of Nebraska, and Monica (Bob) Erickson of Box Elder; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Alan (Buzzy) Picotte of Bonner Springs, Kan.; four sisters, Margaret Davis of Kansas City, Mo., Beverly Robbins of Sioux City, Iowa, Linda Buell of Elk Point, and Deanna Strehlow of Waterberry, Neb.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
    Cliff was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Picotte, on May 1, 2016; three brothers, Herbert, John Paul, and Ted; and two sisters, Rosanne (Sis) and Dorothy.
    Services were held Monday, Aug. 1, at The Gathering in White River.
    Interment was held at the White River Cemetery.
     Arrangements were with Rush Funeral Home of Philip.