Larry Baumgarn, 67, of Webster died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Sanford Hospital, Webster.

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Larry Ray Baumgarn was born on April 8, 1955 to Earl Sr. and Verna (Schoenbeck) Baumgarn at Peabody Hospital in Webster, SD. He was baptized and confirmed at American Lutheran Church. The Baumgarn family resided in Webster.

He graduated from WHS in 1973. (He was most proud of being president of the 8 ^th grade 3 years in a row) On November 29, 1974, he was united in marriage to Kristine Hough at St. Johns. To this union, five beautiful children were born, Matt, Casey, Mike, Sarah and Nathan. After various moves, the couple moved home to the Wallace area in May of 1984.  Larry and Kristie then moved to a farm in 1988, located 17 miles South of Webster. Larry enjoyed raising his kids on the farm and teaching them the values of hard workand the importance of accountability.  In 2006, they brought the farm to town. He continued to use his International 856 tractor to plant his crops of sweet corn and pumpkins in the back lot.

Larry was known as a"Jack of all Trades" who was always "Finer Than Frog Hair" when you asked him how he was. His smile, laugh, stories and jokes were infectious to anyone who was around him.

He was a member of the Shriner's, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, and the Cruisin' Classics Car Club.

Larry spent most of his career in sales. His most recent job was working for Farmers Union Insurance.

Larry was a great husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, and was always willing to drop what he was doing to help anyone that needed it.

He enjoyed spending time with his family at the lake, pontoon rides, fishing, hunting, grilling, spoiling his grandkids, watching his grandchildren participate in activities, cruising in his classic cars, car shows, and playing Santa. His daycare "kids" enjoyed getting train rides from Papa Larry.  He often spent his mornings visiting with friends at Sportsman's Cove.

Larry passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Webster, SD at the age of 67 years and 11 months.

Surviving him are his wife, Kristine of Webster, SD; his children: Matt (Debbie) Baumgarn of Webster; Casey (Anne) Baumgarn of Webster; Mike Baumgarn of Bath, SD; Sarah (Chris) Spiering of Webster; Nathan (Meagan) Baumgarn of Webster. 8 grandchildren: Alivia, Alaina, Jackson, Gage, Kane, Tenley, Anisten, and Hayes. His siblings: Norman (Peggy) Baumgarn of Grand Forks, ND; Janet Coyne of Columbia, MO; Earl (Karen) Baumgarn of Watertown, SD; Keith (Cathy) Baumgarn of Westfield, IN; Louise Baumgarn of Webster, SD; brother-in-laws: Gregory Hough of Golf Port, MS; Randy (Barb) Hough of Webster, SD; Donny (Rhonda) Hough of Bucyrus, KS; Wayne Jaquet of South Shore, SD; sister-in-law Marilyn Baumgarn of Wilmar, MN; his mother-in-law Janet Hough of Webster; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Earl Sr. & Verna Baumgarn,  brother Terry Baumgarn;  sister Karen Jaquet, father-in-law Gordon Hough; brother-in-law Chuck Coyne; and three grandchildren Mason, Tucker and Colt Baumgarn.

In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Webster Museum.