Cecil Lewis Harsin, Jr, beloved husband, father, brother, son and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the Community Memorial Hospital in Burke, South Dakota on April 11, 2017 following a lengthy illness.

Louie was born in Burke, South Dakota to Leona and Slim Harsin on February 5, 1963.  He was the youngest of the six Harsin children.  His sisters always said they didn't need dolls to play with, they had Louie.

Louie first met his lifelong love, Michelle Shutt, in 1978.  They met again some years later and married on October 4, 1986 in Gregory.  Shortly after their marriage, Louie adopted Michelle's sons, Scott and Shaun.  The joy of his heart, granddaughter Dillyn, was born on March 21, 2004.  Louie built "Dilly Bear" a playhouse, complete with running water.  He added swings and a pool for her, showering her with his love and attention.

Louie began his working life in 1983 with his brother-in-law, Randy Lyon, in the family bee business.  He worked bees from South Dakota to Texas for the next ten years.  He then began his own construction business while also working alongside Michelle at the Hipp and Hilltop Theaters.  Even while in the hospital, he and Slim made plans for the upcoming show season.  Louie truly enjoyed the theater business and working with his dad.

Louie was the best Papa, son, husband and brother that anyone could ask for.  He has the best and biggest heart, and would help anyone and everyone.

Louie will be greatly missed by his wife, Michelle, sons, Scott and Shaun, father and step-mom Slim and Linda Harsin, and father-in-law Jerry Shutt.  He leaves to mourn his passing three sisters, Jean Cole, Leigh Lyon and Lynda (Tom) Ehrich, his brothers Arylin and James, as well as many nieces, nephews and good friends.

Louie was met in heaven by his mom, Leona Harsin, brother-in-law Randy Lyon, and mother-in-law Ginger Shutt.

Memorial services for Louie Harsin , age 54 , of Gregory, SD will be held on Friday, April 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Hilltop Drive-In Theater west of Gregory, South Dakota.