Larry Hoogshagen

Larry Hoogshagen was born on December 7, 1948 to Howard and Frankie (Cullum) Hoogshagen at Whittier, California. In 1967, he graduated Marion High School in Marion, South Dakota. He went on to study mechanical engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for four years. On October 2, 1976, Larry was united in marriage to Roseana Lou Mueller at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland, South Dakota. For over 30 years, he worked for Scotland Co-op until he semi-retired. Larry liked to keep busy and was a hard worker. For a time he worked for Scotland Redi-Mix and later drove school buses for BJ School Buses in Scotland.
Larry had an interest for history and enjoyed reading books and newspapers. He loved sports and was a fan of the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Dodgers. In his spare time, he would go bowling or fishing. Larry enjoyed many friendships in the community and was very well-liked.
Larry passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota having attained the age of 69 years, 10 months, and 27 days.
He is survived and remembered by his wife of 42 years, Rose Hoogshagen of Scotland, SD; children: Erin Hoogshagen of Scotland, SD, Eric (Alex) Hoogshagen of Harrisburg, SD, and Evan (Priscilla) Hoogshagen of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren: Nicholas, Jadyn, Kaymen, Josie, and Winston; father Howard Hoogshagen of Monroe, SD; mother Frankie Hoogshagen of Arkansas; siblings: Curt Hoogshagen, Martin (Julie) Hoogshagen, Jeff (Marlys) Hoogshagen, Gail (Jeff) Kellog, and Todd Hoogshagen.
He was preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents.