A funeral service has been set for a man who died trying to save a young boy in the Big Sioux River at Falls Park.
Lyle Eagle Tail died trying to save 6-year-old Garrett Wallace, of Vermillion, after the boy vanished at Falls Park in Sioux Falls last Thursday. Wallace was saved but his sister, 16-year-old Madison Wallace, also died in the effort to save his life.
A family member of Eagle Tail tells KSFY News a wake for Lyle is being held Friday and the funeral is being held Saturday. Both the wake and the funeral are at Mother Butler Center in Rapid City.
Serenity Funeral Home in Rapid City is handling the services. If anyone wishes to send flowers contact Serenity Funeral Home at 605-718-3900, 3808 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702.
