Larry Lynch, 76, found peace and continues his favorite hobby, fishing of course, in a heavenly place on Sunday, November 30, at the Sanford Heart Hospital with family at his side. A visitation was held Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Furness Funeral Home of Clark with a Rosary being held at 7:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 9:30 A.M. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Clark with the Reverend Richard Baumberger as Celebrant. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery of rural Lily with a lunch to follow at the Bradley Community Center.
Larry was born to Arthur and Alice (Anderson) Lynch on July 8, 1949, on the homestead near Lily, S.D., He attended elementary school in Lily and graduated from Bristol High School. After graduation, Larry joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam war sailing abroad the U.S.S. Floyd B. Parks DD-884.
On his return home, Larry was united in marriage Nancy Van Gilder. Quite soon after, they welcomed Lance and Jessica. They lived in Watertown and Kranzburg areas while he worked at Pollard International as a diesel mechanic. Family ties pulled them back to Clark county, where they helped both their parents in family farming until Larry became County Weed Supervisor. As the children grew, the couple grew apart. Lance and Jessica filled the space in his life with six grandchildren who he adored. He then married Cheri Hartford in 2008 and became step-father to Andy, Jason and Heidi. Larry retired in 2020 but continued to serve on the Clark County Weed Board up until his death. He was a proud member of the Lily American Legion Post #156 for 50-plus years, serving in the Honor Guard as a Commander. He was also a member of the Webster American Legion Post #40, their Honor Guard and the Vietnam Veterans of America NE South Dakota, Chapter 1054 of Watertown, S.D. Larry was a lifetime member of the Buffalo Plains Historical Foundation which is dedicated to preserving Lily's past for the future. Throughout his lifetime, Larry always enjoyed helping on the family farm whenever he could. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, gardening and watching the Vikings, Twins and NASCAR.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, mother-in-law and brother-in-law. He is survived by his children and grandchildren, his wife, step-children and six step-grandchildren and his five siblings and their spouses. He was an uncle and great-uncle to an amazing crew of nieces and nephews that he adored.
In lieu of flowers, the Lynch family requests that memorial donations be made to the Lily Cemetery Fund.
Furness Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
