Jess Warren Starr, 46, passed away early Friday morning, September 3, 2021 at his home in Dupree.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until the Funeral Service at 10:00 MT, Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Pioneer Days Arena rodeo grounds in Dupree with Pastor Pauline Webb officiating.  Burial will follow at the Dupree cemetery, followed by a time of fellowship and luncheon at the Dupree Pioneer Hall.

Jess Warren Starr was born on December 9, 1974, to Vernon Ray and Sue Elsie (Miller) Starr in Mobridge, SD.  Jess spent his early childhood at his Grandparents playing with his cousins and spent a great deal of time fishing with his Grandpa Leon.  Summer times were spent playing and riding 4 wheelers with cousins and friends. Big sisters Lisa and Lori were in charge of the four boys and their shenanigans.

Rodeo played a huge part of Jess' life. Jess was very appreciative of the many places that he could go hone his skills and practice with his friends.  Jess had many accomplishments in the rodeo arena.  These successes would not have happened without the help of the Mike Tibbs Family, Kerry Burgee Family and Delbert Woodward.  The time and experience they gave helped shape Jess's life.

Many summers were spent working in the hayfield, mowing and raking across parts of Ziebach, Dewey and Meade counties.  He gained a lot of knowledge from the guys in the crew.

Jess developed a deep love for driving his teams of horses in wagon trains, parades and community events.  It was a great honor to Jess to be asked to use his teams for funeral processions.

Jess met the love of his life Jeri and they were married on June 9th, 2012.  Jess' great pride and joy were his four children Jae'cyn, Kel, Buck and Emmett.  It was very important to Jess that they raise their children teaching them the value of hard work, good friends, community and family alongside grandparents Vernon and Sue.

Jess passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the IHS Health Services Hospital in Eagle Butte, SD.