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Thoughts and prayers to the De Groot and Western Provisions family. Larry was a great man. He loved talking about his family and the trucking industry. He'll be sorely missed by so many
Erik Scott
March 03, 2026


Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Jul 12, 1948 – Feb 27, 2026 (Age 77)
Larry James De Groot, 77, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away February 27, 2026.
A Visitation will be held, Monday, March 9, 2026 from 5-7 PM at First Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life will be held, 12 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at First Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, SD. A private burial will take place at Hope Cemetery, Hull, Iowa.
A longer obituary is forthcoming.
Read MoreThoughts and prayers to the De Groot and Western Provisions family. Larry was a great man. He loved talking about his family and the trucking industry. He'll be sorely missed by so many
Erik Scott
March 03, 2026
Larry was a good man! I remember when I went up to the office with my Dad for his interview and he told me to wait and Larry said no he’s coming too. He asked me if my Dad should work here and I said yes and he said well I suppose he should then. I proceeded to tell Larry I loved that shiny spread axle trailer outside and he asked me if my Dad should have that and I said I think he’d love it, Larry said well I suppose that’s his trailer then. I will never forget that day. Larry treated us as...
Dylan Zimmerman
March 02, 2026 | Elk Horn, IA | Friend
Friday evening, Heaven acquired a great man.
Larry was more than a "boss" he was a father figure, a mentor and a friend.
He and I had a little conversation one day and said that he hoped that when he died that he made a difference.
Well, I can tell you all that he did indeed made a difference to all he touched!
The world is a lesser place now and may his memory be eternal.
Murry Smith
March 02, 2026 | Sioux Falls, SD | Friend
First of all our sympathy goes out to the family. Larry's kid and grandkids were were a source of joy for Larry and were so important to him.
Ron & Ruth Bouma
March 02, 2026 | Pine River, MN | Friend
Larry was a good freind and a solid Christian. We have many great memories of Larry and Helen. Thank you for notifying us.
Ron & Ruth Bouma
March 02, 2026 | Pine River, MN | Friend
Our sympathy to the family.
Delmar Groen
March 02, 2026 | Mesa, AZ
Larry was always a joy to talk to. Full of life & laughter.
Benjamin Vande Griend
March 02, 2026 | Hull, IA | Family