Larry Roy Olpin

I was his student around 1991 and he's been on my mind ever since. Just tried to call him and the line was no longer in service. I will miss him dearly, despite not seeing him in almost 35 years. I feel very lucky to have met him at all. Glad he kept up with the birds. Hail, Hail Dr. Larry Olpin!!

Larry was a great guy. He was wise, multi-faceted, soft-spoken, and thoughtful. I enjoyed our conversations and occasionally running into him during his record-setting days of bird counting in Warrensburg for the Cornell Lab. (Our entire family had the privilege of going on a bird watching venture at Pertle Springs with Larry!) I wish our teaching careers had overlapped more. He will be sorely missed! Our heartfelt condolences to Margaret and the entire Olpin family.

I just saw this and am sorry to learn of Larry's passing. I worked with Larry on the Tree Board and travelled to KC with him for a Missouri Forestry Conference one year. I really enjoyed our conversations on that drive and Larry's insights during his years on the board. His service to the community is much appreciated and he will be missed. My prayers are with the family.

Margaret, I just learned of your husband's passing. I know what a loss this is to you and yours. He certainly led a wonderful life and I still remember all the impressive collection of books in his library! When things settle down I will try to give you a call. Much love to you and yours!

I had a class one summer with Dr. Olpin and 30 years later I came out of the woods on a hike and there he was bird watching. He knew my name and my profession and had kind words for my family. He was a great professor and an even better man.

So sorry to hear of Larry´s passing. He was a kind and gentle man. May he Rest In Peace. Miles Williams died in 2022.

A good and decent man has passed this way. Those of us who had the great pleasure to know him are the fortunate ones.

Larry is one of the finest people I have ever known.