Tato Redshirt Medicine Man Wynett, 96, of Poteau, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2002. He was born May 4, 1905 on Rose Bud Reservation, South Dakota.
He served in the U.S. Army for 22 years and received a Purple Heart. He was a master gunnery sergeant and chaplain.
Survivors include his grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10 am Tuesday, April 16, at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau with the Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.