LEAD | Dwane A. Ellis, 79, died Monday, September 21, 2015. Dwane died after a long struggle with Lewy Bodies Dementia. He was born March 11, 1936 in Sioux Falls to Charles and Ruth (Houg) Ellis. Dwane graduated from Washington High School and Augustana College in Sioux Falls. He taught high school history for 40 years, mostly in Sturgis. Dwane was remarkable in the depth and breadth of his knowledge of history and current geopolitical events. Dwane cared deeply for family, his relationship with God, and maintaining and improving the settings in which he lived or worked. He is survived by his wife, Judith Kennedy; children from his first marriage- Robin Ellis (husband, Josef and children, Vincent and Sophia) and Joe Ellis; and children from his current marriage- David King (wife, Simera and child, Zach) and Angie King (husband, Michael Trump and child, Cady King Trump); one sister, Elaine Moore. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at South Dakota Public Broadcasting, PO Box 5000 Brookings, SD 57006. Christian Wake Service is 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24 at Black Hills Funeral Home in Sturgis, 1440 Junction Avenue. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2015 with Father Leo Hausmann officiating at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Lead, 141 Siever Street.