Laramie Urban
March 14, 1979 ~ December 11, 2021
Laramie Urban, 42, of Rapid City, formerly of St. Lawrence, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, due to a heart condition.
A celebration of life will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the St. Lawrence Fire Hall, St Lawrence, Pastor Teresa Whetsel, officiating.
Laramie Wayne Urban was born March 14, 1979, in Sioux Falls, SD to Sharon Verdugt and Ron Urban. Through his adolescence, he lived in Fort Pierre, but the majority of his youth was spent in St. Lawrence, SD. As a child, Laramie found a deep love of animals that he undoubtedly got from his mother. He helped Sharon with her horse and dog business growing up. Laramie attended Miller Jr./Sr. High School. Laramie married Rachel Frewaldt in 1996, to which they had three children: Cheyenne, Cody, and Bailey Urban. Laramie and Rachel later separated. He met Christina Gabrielson (McKenna) in 2004 and they had one son, Coy Urban, in 2008.
Laramie had a little bit of a wanderer’s soul and lived various places but always seemed to gravitate back to South Dakota. He always had his pit bull with him, who he would consider his truest friend. Laramie had a very kind soul, and although misunderstood by some, he wanted to help people where he could. You could often find him with his motorcycle, music playing, and his dog by his side. He found art in many things, including his many tattoos.
Laramie had an infectious laugh that made you laugh along, even if you were the brunt of the jokes. He was a loving friend, father, son, and brother. He will be missed by so many.
Laramie's survivors include his children: Cheyenne (Tyala) Urban, Cody Urban, Bailey Urban, and Coy Urban; his mother, Sharon Verdugt; and his siblings, Joni (Brady) Weaver, Harold Urban, and Christeen (Todd) Scheurenbrand.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ron Urban; grandfather, Edwin Urban; and grandmother, Sylvia Huber; grandparents: Leonard and Zona Verdugt; a brother, Jeremy (J.D.) Gortmaker; and a niece, Jolene Weaver.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Laramie’s arrangements.
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May the memory of Laramie live on through his children and family……Laramie was often misunderstood but those who knew him understood he had a huge heart. He always knew how to have a good time, and his laugh was infectious. ❤
I’m so sorry to hear about Laramie’s passing. When I was living out in Black Hawk SD I can remember working outside my house and he rolled up on his bike one day and I had not seen him in forever it was great to see him and catch up that day. My deepest sympathies to his family during this time.
Known as one of the best I lay you down to rest u sum bitch… ride hard brotha
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
DR. DICK AND KATHY SPLICHAL
Sharon and family so sorry to hear of your loss of Laramie.
He was a kind hearted soul with infectious laugh and a smile that
could warm your heart. When I last seen him he spoke of his heart condition. God Speed Laramie Rest in Peace
sweet boy.
So sorry to hear. He will be missed.
My prayers and condolences are being sent to Laramie family. Lots of childhood memories living near his family. Prayers to all.
Laramie,
As I opened up Facebook and began to scroll, I had some weird thought to search your mom , upon doing so it was the eve of your passing and she had just found out, brother as I read you had taken your last breaths, that your heart had stopped, it was just as you had talked about and feared, I wish I had known of all the arrangements for your services, Laramie you were an older brother I never had, I always felt safe around you I knew you were loyal by fault brother, I'd speak of all the things you taught me, of all the wild times as young adults in prison, man your just a presence that can't be replaced! I love you Big Urb! Fly High and Ride Hard until we meet again!
My condolences to the Family. RIP Mr.Laramie Urban you will never be forgotten thank you for our special memories and your love and respect for me . I miss you so much. Especially when the refrigerator is full waiting on you to come raid it lol …. You were and always will be in my heart and soul.