Larry Wirebaugh, 78, of Aberdeen died Sun., May 17 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls.

Larry was born June 30, 1941 in Mitchell, SD to Willie & Irene (Bailey) Wirebaugh.  He attended Notre Dame High School and graduated from Mitchell High School.  Larry worked for Mitchell Printing Company until he took a position with 3M in Mitchell. While working at 3M, he continued his education and went on to earn his Engineering Degree.  During his 31 year career, his positions took his family from Mitchell to New Ulm, MN and eventually to Aberdeen, SD where he retired in 2004.

Larry was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moccasin Creek Country Club, Aberdeen Gun Club, Lions, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited and a lifelong member of the Elks Lodge.  He was a member of the NSU Wolves Club & proud supporter of Northern State University and he served many years on the Board of Trustees at Presentation College.  Larry volunteered, whether asked or not, at countless events, activities, projects and community events.

Larry cherished his grandkids and traveled to as many of their activities as possible.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, trap shooting, reading (especially history), gardening, puzzles and camping.  Larry and Sharon attended every high school or college sporting event they could and along with NSU, Aberdeen Central, Presentation College and Roncalli, he was a true Notre Dame, Twins, Vikings and NASCAR fan.  Outside of sports, he enjoyed his time as a personal chauffeur and volunteer customer relations agent at Ken's Alignment and Brick's TV & Appliance.

Grateful for having shared his life is his wife of 58 years, Sharon and their three children Julie (David) Allen of Mitchell, SD, Lynn (Rodney) Paul of Brandon, SD and Kent (Darcy) Wirebaugh of Aberdeen, SD; grandchildren Nicholas (Tara) Allen, Kimberly (Lane) Brenden, Tyson Allen; Chantel, Janae and Mallory Paul; Sydney, Hayley and Kyley Wirebaugh; great grandchildren Jayda & Brynlee Allen; Tessa Allen & Quinn, Ace, Nola and Caz Brenden; two brothers Steve (Cathy) & Bryan (Robin) Wirebaugh; in-laws Judy Wirebaugh, Karon (Nic) Segers, Donnie (Barb) Young, Donna Gohn, DeAnn Schmidt, and many nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, siblings James Wirebaugh, Janice Wirebaugh & Jeanine Moody and granddaughter Gabrielle Paul.

Honorary Casketbearers will be his grandchildren, great grandchildren, & many friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Coester Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Webster.