Bernard (Barney) Ross, 86, of rural Millboro, SD passed away on Sunday, July 24 ^th , 2022 at the Winner Regional Long Term Care Center in Winner, SD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 30 ^th , 2022 at 10:30AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD. Burial will follow in the Ascension Chapel Cemetery in Millboro, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.

Bernard Ross was born on August 12, 1935 at home in Todd County to William & Irene Ross. He was the youngest of 11 children. Bernard attended St. Francis Indian Mission School in South Dakota thru the 9 ^th grade. He served in the Navy from January 28 ^th , 1955 – September 18 ^th , 1957. He was stationed in Newfoundland.

He married Shirley Bauch on August 15 ^th , 1960. Together they raised 3 sons, 3 adopted boys, and several foster kids. Barney enjoyed visits from his grandchildren, watching old westerns, and doing braiding's and leatherwork.

Survivors include Wes Ross family; Shane and Kathy Ross family from Winner, SD; Travis Ross and 2 adopted boys, 9 grandchildren, and 15 great grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, wife Shirley Ross, 7 brothers, 3 sisters, 1 granddaughter, and an adopted son.