Larry Dale Rich was born on October 17, 1938 to Royal and Louise (Samuelson) Rich in McCook, Nebraska. He grew up in McCook and after graduating from high school continued his education at McCook Community College and the University of Northern Colorado.
Larry married Janet Eckhardt in 1959 in McCook, Nebraska. They moved to Colorado where they raised their two daughters: Kimberly and Stacy, in Littleton.
Larry worked in the insurance industry for 42 years. Upon retirement, Larry and Janet returned to their hometown of McCook where they have enjoyed family, friends, and their church community.
Larry had a lifelong interest in sports. Throughout school he played baseball, basketball and tennis. This passion continued as an avid tennis player and little league baseball coach. Larry was also a great outdoors-man who loved to hunt and fish with his family.
Larry was a kind, loving and generous man with a quirky sense of humor. He will be loved forever and forever missed by all who loved him.
Larry was proceeded in death by his parents, Royal and Louise Rich; in-laws, Gary and Dorothy Eckhardt; daughter, Kimberly Allen; brother, Dr. Royal Rich and wife, Jeraldine “Jeri”.
Larry is survived by his wife, Janet (Eckhardt) Rich; daughter, Stacy Marra and husband Marc of Phoenix, AZ; brother Harry Rich and wife, Liana of McCook; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and nine nieces and nephews.
Cremation was chosen and a private family graveside service will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his name to the Memorial Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.