NORMAN DANIEL “HŲK NĄĄ JEXĮ” SNAKE

NORMAN DANIEL “HŲK NĄĄ JEXĮ” SNAKE

     Norman Daniel “Hųk Nąą Jexį” Snake Sr., 76, passed away Feb. 3, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. He was born in Black River Falls March 11, 1946, to Reuben Harold and Anna (Winneshiek) Snake.

     After graduating high school, Norman enlisted in the Navy, then came back home and worked numerous jobs with the Ho-Chunk Nation.

     Norman had a big personality and a love for people, open and accepting of everyone. Known for his sense of humor, he was funny and had a way of greeting each and every one. He loved playing bingo and playing in the casino. He also loved to travel.

     He is survived by his brothers, Roger Dean Snake, Terrence Lee Snake, Ralph Leland Snake; sister Lita Jean Snake; his children, Tricia Snake-Custodio, Marlin Snake and Karena Snake-Custodio; his grandchildren Marissa Stabler, Michaela Custodio, Alejandro Rodriguez, Miguel Custodio Jr. and Halie Marg-Snake; and his great-grandchildren, Taylan, Benson, Xavier, Anevay and Eliyanah. 

     He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Norman D. Snake Jr.; his grandson, Darus T. Stabler, and his siblings, John Snake, Richard Snake, Marlin Snake, Sadie Wesho-Snake and Martin Littlewolf, Jr. 

     Funeral services for Norman were held Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at the Ho-Chunk Nation District 1 Community Center, N7261 Warrior Ave, beginning at noon. A visitation was held at the Buswell Funeral Home of Black River Falls Sunday, Feb.  5, from noon until 3 p.m. and Monday at the Community Center from 10 a.m. until the start of services.

     The Buswell Funeral Home of Black River Falls is assisting with arrangements.