Lawrence (Larry) Connor, age 70, of Artesian, SD went to his Heavenly home Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his residence.  A visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 prayer service on December 16, 2020 at Will Funeral Chapel.

Larry was born October 23, 1950 to John and Evelyn (Bracha) Connor in Mitchell, SD.  He attended Notre Dame Academy until the eighth grade then went to Mitchell High School for two years.  Larry then enlisted into the  United States Marine Corps after his return he worked with his dad roofing.  In September of 1969 he met Donna Simonson and they were married November 17, 1973.  Larry worked in the Mobile Home business until September of 1980 when he was injured on the job.  He moved to Donna's grandparent's farm with Donna and their two children, Wynette and John.  In 1987 they moved to Artesian and lived there the remainder of his life.

Larry also had many hobbies.  He loved his flowers, especially his rose bushes.  He loved his garden and yard work.  Larry spent many hours building and running his model trains.  He also enjoyed going to his kids and grand kids sporting events.  Most of all he loved spending times with his three grand children and recently spending time with his great grand children.

Grateful for having shared his life is his wife, Donna, son, John, daughter, Wynette (Nick) Voorhees, grandchildren, Delaney Connor, Karli (Tyler) Krueger, Kasey (Lexi Miller) Voorhees, great grandchildren, Easton and Landon, siblings, Connie (Gary) Nelson, Gordon (Mary Jo) Connor, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Wanda and Arnie Rus and their children, and a mother-in-law Devona Simonson.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brothers, Delbert, Darold, Dennis and Albert, a sister, Ardis, a nephew, Troy Nelson, and a father-in-law Kenneth Simonson.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.