Loris John Matucha went to meet his Creator on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at the Burke Memorial Hospital.

Loris was born on April 21st, 1972, in Winner, South Dakota to Louie Jr and Lavina (Frey) Matucha. He was the youngest of four children. The family lived and farmed 3 miles North of Burke where Loris and his family also resided.

Loris attended school even though he felt it was a waste of time indoors, except for his senior year he was on the honor roll so he could have open campus. He graduated with the class of 1990.  Loris could light up a room with his distinctive laugh that everyone loved and could hear across the room.

Loris married Nikki (Shaffer) on September 4th, 1993 and to this union 5 children were born. Bailee Jo, Brennan Lou, Santanya Liegh, Lahna Lin, and Kyrie Brenna Matucha. His kids were definitely his pride & joy.

Loris was a man of many traits. You had a mechanical problem he could fix it or rig it up for someone  else to fix. Loris' true passion was trucking. He was the proud owner and operator of Little Lou Trucking. He often invited the local kids on the shorter runs, hoping to tire them out- though it's unclear why he thought that would work, given how much candy he always gave them. Without a doubt, his favorite passengers were his girls. If he ever had a free moment you could catch him fishing with his buddies. He said he would take us girls just so he could legally have more poles in the water, because he knew his girls just wanted to go swimming.

Loris was preceded in death by his son Brennan who also shared his birthday, his dad, Louie Jr. Matucha. His grandparents Sophie & Louie Matucha, and Louie & Ethel Frey, and  Betty & Lyle Shaffer, and Clayton & Mildred Shattuck.

Loris is survived by his wife of nearly 31 years, Nikki of Burke, SD; his daughters Bailee (Allen) of Woonsocket, SD; Santanya of Burke, SD; Lahna (Nick) of Ramona, SD; and Kyrie of Burke, SD. His mom, Lavina Matucha of Burke, his siblings Lavonn (Greg) of Pierre, SD; Lance (Kay) of Burke, SD; Larea of Burke, SD. His in-laws Dick & Sally Shaffer of Dixon, SD; sister-in-laws, Casi of Colorado Spring, CO; and Josie of Chamberlain, SD; and his many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed by his paw children/grandchildren (Tigger, Rue, Copper, Samantha, and Nellie) along with many friends, and family.

Funeral services for Loris Matucha, age 52, of Burke, SD will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Civic Center in Burke.  Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery of Burke.  There will be a prayer service on Sunday at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center.  Visitation will prior to both the services at the Civic Center.