Larry Koth
March 16, 1949 ~ July 2, 2022
Larry Ray Koth, 73, of Wessington, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, July 2, 2022.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2022, at the Nazarene Church in Miller. Burial will follow at New Zion Cemetery, rural Wessington.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be directed to the Nazarene Church or Sunshine Bible Academy.
Larry Ray Koth was born March 16, 1949, to Ray and Deloris (Klukas) Koth in Huron, South Dakota. He was the oldest of five brothers. He graduated from Springs Academy in 1967. He later joined the Air Force Guard in 1968. He returned to the family farm to milk cows and raise cow/calf pairs.
He enjoyed racing cars, raising a garden, and raising very large turkeys. He loved pulling the kids on the ice, blowing stuff up with Tannerite, playing practical jokes, and hunting with his family.
Larry is survived by his children: Chad (Stacie) Koth of St. Lawrence, Julie (Jason) Shanley of Warner, and Kayla (Craig) Hinman of Carter; grandchildren: Abby Hinman, Madie Koth, Tessa Hinman, Brenden Koth, Lane Shanley, Dalton Hinman, Reed Hinman, Kolby Hinman, and Cody Shanley; brothers: Lance (Patty) Koth, Clint (Barb) Koth, and Dana (Debbie) Koth; uncles: Roland (Shirley) Koth, and Tom (Jan) Koth; aunt, Sharlene (Tony) Gross, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Dorin Koth.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Larry's arrangements.
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So sorry to hear this, just visited with him Last Saturday at car show!
Went to vo tech in mitchell with Larry. Condolences to the family.
Larry was a very kind man and extremely generous. He was a tremendous example of servanthood. My heart goes out to Chad, Julie, and Kayle especially but also to his brothers and other family members. I am praying for you during time of great loss.
Sorry to hear this. Larry was a good neighbor to us.
I was Larry's roommate at wessington springs.
He was such a good friend and wonderful person. I am sorry for your loss.
So sad. Condolences to family. A true friend from WSA. Fond memories from school and times working at the family farm, especially cleaning the manure from the barn. Many laughs and good times. Gone for now, but see you one of these days dear friend.
Was in the 1967 graduating class with Larry. What a great guy he was then and expect that was how he lived his life. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
We are saddened to hear of this. Our prayers are with the family.
So very sorry for your loss of a good Father.
So sorry to hear about your loss!! Larry was a GREAT guy! The kind that helped anybody! We met due to his love of racing and cars. His kids are the best so a special hug to them! I'll be praying for the whole family thru this time. You all have a very special guardian angel now
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So sad to hear of your loss. Larry was a good guy and he was a great boss during my high school years. He and his family guided me to be a responsible adult – I will always thank him for that guidance.
Keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers.
To the loved ones and friends of Larry, I am sending condolences. My brother Frank (Junior) Droz was a classmate and friend of Larry’s. I know they had lots of fun together because I was home once when Larry was visiting our family. I am writing to you because Frank can no longer do so, he. passed in November of 2019. It makes me smile to think of the moment when they found each other in heaven.