David Taggart, 60, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 after his courageous battle with alcohol addiction and declining mental health.

The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm Friday, August 15, at Miller Funeral Home Downtown, 507 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD.

David Jay Taggart was born on December 22, 1964, in Sioux Falls to Charles Le Roy  and Melba Jane (Larson) Taggart. He graduated from Brandon Valley High School in 1983, and in 1990 earned a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management and Architectural Drafting from Black Hills State University.

He grew roots in rural Brandon, where he worked in the residential and commercial construction industry for more than 40 years.

Dave loved watching football—especially cheering for the Oakland Raiders—bowling in a men's league for many years (achieving several perfect 300 games), traveling, woodworking, and coaching his children in basketball and football during their younger years. He had a remarkable memory and enjoyed reminiscing about the past, often sharing stories with family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Megan (Derek) Johnson and their daughter Montana, Cody (Elizabeth) Taggart and their son Jett, all of Harrisburg; his step mother, Charlotte Taggart; and his siblings and step siblings, Jim (Staci) Taggart, Roy (Alicia) Taggart, Scott Carpenter, Marcia (Phil) Leihigh, Mary (Scott) Kenner, Melissa Taggart, and Sheri (Shawn) Jennings, Mark Schultz, Lee (A.J.) Jackson, Troy (Dan) Tripp; and host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles "Roy" Taggart, his mother and stepfather, Melba Schultz and Dr. Richard Schultz.

In lieu of flowers, the family will be establishing a memorial fund in Dave's memory. Please click link https://gofund.me/7691f6e0