Larry Poeppel
July 22, 1949 ~ November 8, 2014
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Larry Poeppel, 65, resident of both Gettysburg and Aberdeen, SD, died November 8, 2014 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen. His death was a result of heart complications.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg, with Fr. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014 with a 7:30 p.m. wake service, all at the church.
Lawrence John Poeppel was born in Hoven, SD on July 22, 1949 to Herman and Betty (Lemler) Poeppel. He grew up in Gettysburg, graduating from Gettysburg High School in 1967. On October 28, 1966, Larry married Patty Simon, to this union a daughter and son were born. On July 10, 1987, Larry married Julie Heim and had two sons.
Following high school graduation, Larry spent his life farming and ranching on his own and with family; including his father Herman, his brother Robert A. Poeppel and in his last year of active farming his son Robert J. Poeppel. He was also employed by Bob Houck. With entrepreneurial dreams, Larry was part of several businesses surrounding multiple industries. These businesses included a canvas/tarp repair service; hay grinding, Zebroski-Poeppel Sheep, the Ranch Amusement Park, North Bryson Street RV Park, and he also helped with his children’s businesses. He took pride in everything he did and was a lifelong learner, self-taught in many ways. His strong work ethic and skills were passed on to many.
Larry’s memberships and positions included Potter County Farm Service Agency ASCS chairman, Gettysburg School Board president, Boy Scout leader, Dakota Sunset Museum member, and Richmond Lake Association member. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and Knights of Columbus.
Larry enjoyed many hobbies. Some of his passions included vehicle restorations, mechanical design work, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, gardening, playing guitar, riding motorcycles, watching Nascar and OU football, keeping up-to-date on latest technology, grape growing, cooking, and providing sweet corn for family and friends. He was considered the “Grill Master” of the family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was also a motocross crew chief for his kids and grandkids. His story-telling and quick-wit will be fondly remembered by his family. In the last year, Larry and Julie, having both retired, purchased their retirement home on Richmond Lake near Aberdeen and spent a majority of time there with Taylor, their beloved black lab.
Those left to cherish Larry’s life are his wife, Julie, of 27 years; children: Barbara (Dave) Fritz of Rapid City, Rob (Jami) Poeppel of Rapid City, Adam Poeppel of Sioux Falls, and Nate Poeppel of Aberdeen; grandchildren: Alex and Amanda Fritz, Dominic, Joe, and Lauren Poeppel all of Rapid City; mother, Betty Poeppel of Gettysburg; siblings: Dan Poeppel of Spearfish, Louise (Greg) Kalicki of Skiatook, OK, Brenda (Don) Habbe of Rapid City, Rob (Monica) Poeppel of Gettysburg, and Bryan Poeppel of Shakopee, MN; brothers and sisters-in-law: Larry Heim of Orange, CA, Laura (Jim) Smiley of Omaha, NE, Alice (Gary) Valiquette of Victoria, BC, and Patricia Patton of Gillette, WY, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Poeppel; mother and father in-law: Francis and Kathryn Heim; sister-in-law, Patty Heim, and brother-in-law, Gene Patton.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial in his honor will be established.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Larry’s arrangements.
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Dear Julie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Larry’s passing. Praying that God will hold you in His hands and that you will feel his comfort during the time of grief.
Julie & family,
So sorry about your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Dorothy
Julie and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. In this time and loss.
Julie and family-
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all – take care.
Julie and sons, so sorry for your loss.
Julie, Adam and Nathan,
Deepest sympathies to all of you. My thoughts sand prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Julie, Adam, and Nathan,
Thoughts, prayers, and hugs are being sent your way. So very sorry for your loss.
Julie, Betty and family .. Kathy and I are so sad and can’t imagine the loss you are going through at this time. We so wish we could be there to give you a hug and to help you in any small way. Larry was a special guy, as we all know, and he will be so missed .. but never forgotten! We wish you God’s strength in getting through the next days and months that follow .. and we are comforted knowing that God will be there for each and everyone of you.
Larry .. we will meet again someday and we’ll take a joyful ride on our Honda Super Hawks. I miss you already!
Our deepest condolences are with all of Larry’s family and friends! May God comfort you.
Jim and Ladonna Schneider
Our thought and prayers are with the family of Larry Poeppel. We are so sorry for your loss.
Prayers to you Julie,Adam, and Nate. Larry was a good man who will be missed by all. May God help you through this difficult time and may your memories keep him with you always
So very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. We will keep the entire family in our prayers during this difficult time, and pray for Our Father to wrap his loving arms around all of you.
To the Poeppel family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God give you peace and comfort.
Barb,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are I our prayer.
Blessing,
Linda and Lisa
Dear Julie & family,
We were so saddened to hear of Larry passing away. Please let us know if we can help with anything this way. Sending your family a hug.
The Heiser’s
Julie and Adam and family,
Jess and I want yo know that we are thinking of you and praying for your comfort and healing for the loss.
Janelle and Jess Farris
Julie, I am so very sorry for your loss and will be praying for God’s presence, the Holy Spirit’s strength and Christ’s peace. Please know that you will be in our prayers.
Julie, Nathan and Adam,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Larry!! We are praying that God wraps his loving arms around you and holds you all close with great comfort in knowing Larry is with him. Just the little bit of time we had with him at the lake was just an awesome experience of getting to know what a huge heart Larry has and willingness to share his knowledge, a smile and laugh!!! He will be missed and remembered by so many people. You are all a great family and God will help you through this.
With many thoughts and prayers, Dave, Marcy, Rachel and Korbin Blackmun
My heart is heavy with the weight of the pain of loss we all must share. He will be missed.
Our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob and All of Larry’s Family, I am so very sorry. My deepest sympathy. God’s love to all of you and my prayers. Barb
So sorry to hear of this ….. prayers for your family
So very sorry for your loss
Barb, Rob, Julie, Adam, Nathan –
I’m so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. I have many fond memories of the "sheep days" out at the farm. Whenever I think of him I think of his larger than life laugh. My prayers are with you and may the many wonderful memories you have help you through this tragic time.
Amy Zebroski Myers
JULIE & Poeppel Families:
My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. Julie- you were definetly Larrys "Rock" and "Sunshine". He was an awesome man and will forever be remembered. God Bless all…
Julie, I am so very sad for you and the boys. You have my sympathy.
Our deepest sympathies…
Bill & Jill
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Poeppel family. May time and good memories heal your grief.
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. He will be missed by so many. God bless all of you.
Sorry to hear of your loss in Larry’s passing. Larry was a good guy and I enjoyed my time with him when he visited Oklahoma. He was quick with his wit and laughs were many when he was here. May God give each of you His Peace, Comfort, and Strength at this time. In sympathy, Doug and Liz Kalicki
Thinking and praying for you all. So sorry to hear about Larry.
To Larry’sFamily We Send Our Deepest Sympathy To All of You Larry Will Be Missed Greatly.May God’s Grace Comfort you at this Sad Tim. IN Sympathy The Schafer Jeff And Jeanelle Schaefer
To the Poeppel Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Larry was such a great guy …. he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Dear Nate & Family,
I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend the services for Larry, but I want to express my sorrow and most sincere sympathy at his passing. I hope that your cherished memories of Larry will help ease the pain of his passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Doug Ohmer
Julie and family,
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you PEACE!
Jayne and Ted Parsons
So sorry to. Hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Comeau family is both shocked and saddened by the news of Larry’s passing. Our farmland has been part of the Poeppel farming operation in Potter County for many years. Larry and his brother, Rob, were always excellent stewards of the land, treating it as if it were their own. My mother thought highly of the two brothers and before her death requested that they would be pall bearers at her funeral. We would like to convey our deepest condolences to Julie and the entire Poeppel family. We know that Larry will be sorely missed by his family and the Gettysburg community .
Very sorry about Larry’s passing. Will pray for his family during this very difficult time.
Barb, Dave & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow!
Davis Family
Julie I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Thinking of the Poeppel family today with prayers and overwhelming sadness for the loss of Larry. He left many a good memory for all who were able to share a part of his life. I will add my name to the list of people enjoying a smile created by memories of his quick wit and generous chuckles. Gone too soon………………….
Love to all, JP
{Wishing I could be there but deer and new cars combined with me, trouble)
Prayers for you all during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories of Larry that will be carried in your heart from this time forward.
My sincere sympathy.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Your family meant so much to my dad! I am sure Joe and Larry are swapping stories in heaven!
Dear Julie and family,
I cannot find words to express my sorrow. I know you will miss Larry so very much. It was such a joy to have you both at the Convent for Mass and to enjoy watercolor class with both of you. If you wish, Julie, call me at 229-8346 or email geraetsr@yahoo.com and we can have coffee together.
Much love and prayer,
Sister Ruth Geraets
S0 very sorry for you Julie and family Larry was so special to us, such a great friend. God will help you through this.
J.M.J.
Dear Julie, I am very sorry about the passing of +Larry. May he rest in peace. I will offer the Holy Mass for his Soul’s happy repose. May Jesus and Mary bless all who mourn the departure of +Larry from this life.
To the Poeppel Family,
I am shocked and incredibly saddened to hear of Larry’s passing. Even though the time I spent with Larry was short, he is someone that I will never forget. His kindness, good humor, work ethic, and good spirit shone through as he faced the challenges in his hospital stay. I am grateful to have met Larry as well as Julie, Nathan and Adam. May the Lord help to heal your hearts as heaven calls an angel home. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Most Sincerely- Jacqueline