Larry Lee Kothe
May 20, 1940 ~ October 25, 2024
Larry L. Kothe, 84, Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids, IA.
An Open House celebrating Larry’s life will be held at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon, SD, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. There will be a brief gathering near the end of the open house for anyone to share stories or memories with friends and family. Larry’s burial will be at Our Redeemer Cemetery in Bryant, SD, at a later date.
Larry Lee Kothe was born on May 20, 1940, in Bryant, SD, to Edward and Ida (Steever) Kothe, as the youngest of ten children. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bryant. Larry graduated from Bryant High School in 1959. He was united in marriage to Judy Meyer, and they had two children, Derek (Kathryn) Kothe and Stephanie (Nervin) Anderson.
Larry worked in the Maintenance Division of the SD State Highway Department for 37 years. He was an avid deer, pheasant, and turkey hunter, and gun collector. Larry could often be seen wearing his custom-made cowboy hats, boots and western wear. He attended many Professional Bull Rider competitions and could often be found dancing it up at the Sioux Falls VFW and American Legion, where he met DiAnn Henley. Larry and DiAnn were married on September 19, 1988, when Larry also became stepfather to Dana (Shane) Voges and Tony (Julie) Kirchmeier.
Larry enjoyed working at the Sioux Falls Farm Show. He continued his passion for hunting by seeking out perfect antiques to share or repurpose. Larry was also quite a craftsman as he created new family memorabilia to pass on down to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Larry is survived by his wife, DiAnn; his children and stepchildren; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Don Walgrave; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ida; his siblings: Marvel (Mike) Davidson, Darrel (Eileen) Kothe, Alice (Lloyd) Fredrickson, Joyce (Dean) Limoges, Glen Kothe, Beverly Walgrave, Mary Williamson, Charles Kothe, and Doris Harris.
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