Larry Allen Sagness

On Monday, April 12th, 2021, Larry Allen Sagness, loving brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls. Larry was 70 years old. Born in Flandreau on July 25th, 1950, to Roy and Ruby (Oien) Sagness, Larry graduated from Washington High School in 1969. Larry served in the U.S. Navy off the coast of Vietnam, stationed on the USS Wabash out of Long Beach, CA from 1971 to 1973. He then served in the U.S. Naval Reserve, from 1973 to 1976. Following his years of service, Larry worked at several places in Sioux Falls, including Lewis Drug, Soo Import, Carquest, and NAPA Auto. Whether it be at work or through showing his beloved ‘61 Impala or ’55 Chevy Handyman Wagon, Larry’s life revolved around cars.

Those that will carry his memory forward are his big brothers: Daryl (Rose), Lyle (Vivian), Roger, and Richard (Jane).  His eight nieces and nephews Cindy Johnson, Lisa Stenerson, David Sagness, Rick Sagness, Tammy Christensen, Taunya Jones, Michael Sagness, and Steven Sagness.  With many Great’s and several Great-Great’s  all have enjoyed his laugh and teasing over the years.    Special friends Dan & Ann Larson and many other close friends.  Gone before him are his parents, Sister-in-law Elaine Sagness and a great-nephew Seth Sagness.

Larry’s Memorial Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8th, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Baltic. His interment will be held at the East Nidaros Cemetery. Please join Larry’s family directly after for a luncheon at the East Nidaros Lutheran Church. All classic cars are welcomed and appreciated in Larry’s honor. The family also encourages all guests to wear masks. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Shriners Classic Car Group or your favorite Classic Car Group.

We are checking into an opportunity to have a Car Show in Larry’s honor on or close to his July 25 ^th birthday.