Herbert Eugene Libby, Jr.

Herbert Eugene Libby, Jr., Band member of the White Earth Nation, of the Bear Clan, age 85, of Cass Lake, MN, began his spiritual journey on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home in Cass Lake.  He was born on September 6, 1940, in White Earth, the son of Herbert Sr. and Thelma (Thompson) Libby.

For the past 10 years, Herbert lived in Cass Lake with his daughter Sherri and her family after the passing of his wife Sandra.  He enjoyed going to the casino and playing cards.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Herbert specialized in roofing and sheet rocking in his career.  He was also a golden glove champion in boxing.  The greatest peace he had was sitting in the yard in his office listening to music, drinking his BC’s and smoking Pezi.

The family that Herbert joins again are his grandparents; George Libby, Sr. and Mary Parker Libby, parents; Herbert, Sr. and Thelma, his first wife; Darlene McDougall, second wife; Sandra Jo (Norcross) Libby, siblings; Richard Libby, Robert Libby, Sr., George Libby, Sr., Phyllis Libby, Janice Persian, Lola Dodd, Mary Sue Shaugabay, infant sisters Carolyn and Gloria Libby and beloved cousin Jack Parker.

Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his daughters; Sherri (Mick) Newago and Julie (special friend Eugene Anderson) Lufkins, sons; Daniel Lee Libby, Donald Libby, Sr. and Mark (Chase Baker) Libby, brothers; James (Beverly) Libby, Sr., William Ike Libby, Sr., Jerry Lee Libby, Thomas Libby, Sr., step sons; John and Paul Larson, his grandchildren Joey Libby, Leroy Pacheco, Ashley Pacheco, Jordan Newago, Siera Pacheco, Marcella Libby, and Donnie Libby, Jr. and great grandchildren; Nathan Libby, Analiya Pacheco, Ariel Pacheco, Lorenzo Lavato, Omari Reeves, Sonny “Beebs” Reeves, Jordan Newago, Jr., Irie Libby, Ollie Pacheco, and Liam Pacheco.

A traditional service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 26, 2025, at the White Earth Community Center in White Earth.  An overnight wake will follow the service until the Journey song is played on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  Allen Hardy will be the spiritual advisor.  Pallbearers will be Jim Libby, Jerry Libby, Mark Libby, Mark Foster, John Larson, Tom Libby, Jr. and Bill Losh.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jordan Newago, Leroy Pacheco, Ashley Pacheco, Sierra Pacheco, Marcella Libby, Donnie Libby, Jr., Raymond Clark, Keagon Goodman, Tacia Beauchamp, Laura Larson, Brandon Larson, Jess Larson, Anton Larson, Mick Larson along with twenty-five other grandchildren.  Herbert will be laid to rest in the Calvary Cemetery in White Earth in the spring.

Herberts care has been entrusted to the Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, MN.  Online condolences for the family may be given at www.northernpeace.com

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