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Larry G. Kapfenstein

12/19/1949 - 07/14/2023

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Obituary For Larry G. Kapfenstein

Larry Gene Kapfenstein was born December 19th, 1949 to John and Elanor Kapfenstein in Wagner, SD. Larry is the youngest of 9 children. At a young age, his family moved to different areas in South Dakota. Fort Pierre was one of his fondest childhood memories. After his father was injured working on the Oahe Dam, his family moved to Rapid City where he met his high school sweetheart to be, Connie Payne. Larry and Connie were married in 1968, and soon after had three children, Bonnie, Jeramy, and Randy. In 2001 Larry and Connie made the selfless decision to adopt a young boy, Kory. Years later, they opened their door to new grandchildren by marriage, and then great grandchildren to follow, as well as another adopted child, Kelsey. Larry and Connie’s home was the hub of their entire family, whether it was a holiday celebration, birthdays, or just a random BBQ in which Larry would be manning the grill and enjoying the company.

Larry was a hard-working man, and he took pride in any kind of work he did. Besides the numerous home projects he completed, he worked in different states including Arizona, California, and Wyoming, but the majority of his working years were spent driving truck. With 50 plus years’ experience driving truck, the majority of that time was spent with the company Yellow Transportation. That company and his coworkers became his second family and he was so proud to wear that shirt and hat. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed the great outdoors so much. Camping and riding the Razr were his two most favorite outdoor activities. The smile on his face in the pictures you see while he was out in the woods said it all.

Larry left this life and into the next on July 14, 2023. He was surrounded by family and passed peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his wife Connie, children: Bonnie (Jim) Thovson, Jeramy (Stephanie) Kapfenstein, Randy Kapfenstein, Kory Kapfenstein, and Kelsey Kapfenstein; Brother Kenneth (Butch) Kapfenstein and sister Phillis Krauter-Martin, and numerous nieces and nephews; Grandchildren: Breyanna (Nick) Haugen, Garrett Burton, Jesse Kapfenstein, Blake Akers, Makayla Kapfenstein, Mackenzie Kapfenstein, and Caleb Kapfenstein, and many beloved great grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his parents John and Elanor Kapfenstein, grandson Lucas Kapfenstein, siblings Marvin, Leona, Irene, Charles, Judy and Dennis.

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  • 04/09/2024

    Growing up with Larry and Connie's kids, Bonnie and especially with Jeramy, I got to know the Kapfenstein's over the many years being around them. I know Jeramy and I put some silver in Larry's hair, wrinkles in his forehead with the things, stunts and events that we did in our early years and aged Connie a few years. Larry would just shake his head and look at Jeramy and me and first give us that stern, angry look, a few choice words and then that smile and we knew things were OK. Always loved Larry's wise words of wisdom, his knowledge and his love of life and the outdoors. Every time I dropped by, it was like seeing my second family. The laughs, the stories, and the adventures through life. I know Larry, your off in a better place, looking over your family, ensuring their safety and your love will continue to hold each one of them...rest easy, keep on trucking, adventure riding and enjoying the great outdoors. - Posted by Ken Thompson on July 14, 2023

  • 04/09/2024

    Bonnie & Family, so very sorry to read that your Dad has passed away. Always hard to lose a loved one- especially a parent. Take care - Posted by Deb Goodart on July 15, 2023

  • 04/09/2024

    Connie and family..keeping you all in our prayers and hoping you find comfort in the precious memories you made through the years. Larry will be missed by many but will live on through each of you. Our love and sympathy to all of you. Connie and Seth - Posted by Connie Huntington on July 15, 2023

  • 04/09/2024

    May the peace which comes from the memories with Larry of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. Our family is so incredibly sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. - Posted by Spears Family on July 16, 2023

  • 04/09/2024

    To a very dear friend I will always miss. From the first day we worked together to all the times trail riding, it was always a lot of fun.looking back at the pictures of us cutting down trees on the trail, and how you always gave me a hard time about my little saw.at least now you can rest in peace. Love you always as a true friend you always was. - Posted by Kenny baker on July 16, 2023

  • 04/09/2024

    Thinking of all of you with great love and prayer! 🙏🏻 - Posted by DP and Lynn Paulson on July 16, 2023

  • 04/09/2024

    I am so sorry for your loss! Larry was a truly good person and he will be missed, especially by his close knit family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by Patricia Horlock on July 18, 2023

  • 04/09/2024

    Sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Larry was a lot of fun to be around especially riding our side by sides. I'll never forget the look on his face about the rice krispy bars. May the Lord give you comfort and strength at this sad time. - Posted by Pillens on July 18, 2023

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