Larry Ransom, age 90, of Huron, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at the Huron Regional Medical Center.

His Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 6th at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. Burial was in the St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery. Military honors were conducted by the Huron Veterans Council. His service was live-streamed.

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Visitation was held from 1:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 5th at the Kuhler Funeral Home, with his family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A prayer service was held at 6:30 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Larry Gene Ransom was born December 11, 1932, to Leonard and Elsie (Quiram) Ransom, on the family farm near Wessington. He was baptized on October 6, 1940 at the Wolsey Presbyterian Church. He attended Sand Creek Country School until the 8th grade. He later earned his GED.

On February 27, 1954, Larry married Jackie Kirby. He later joined the United States Army, where he was stationed in Alaska and served as a truck driver and driver education to other military personnel. He was honorably discharged in 1962.

On August 7, 1968, Larry was in a farming accident which took part of his arm. He continued to farm most all of his life in rural Wessington. Larry also worked at Armour's Company in the winters.

His missing arm always served as a conversation starter. He would tease inquisitive children about how he lost it with made up stories.

Larry enjoyed spending time with his family, especially taking his grandchildren fishing. He also enjoyed bowling.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Jude in infancy and David; three brothers, Laverne, Jimmy and Jerry; and one son-in-law, John Rich.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his children, Kim Knutson of Huron, Vaughn Ransom of Wessington Springs, Paulette (Twigg) Wehrmann of Huron and Connie Rich of Huron; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and eighteen great-great-grandchildren.

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