Larry Stephen DeVries
Larry Stephen DeVries, 73, lived and passed away in Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on August 25, 1951, in Beatrice, Nebraska, Larry was known for his quick wit, loving nature, and affable spirit.
Larry graduated from Norris High School before earning his master’s degree in Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He dedicated most of his career as an analyst at Lincoln Electric System, where he was respected for his meticulous work and kind demeanor.
Beyond his professional life, Larry was an avid runner, cherishing the opportunity to meet new friends in the running community. His passion for running was matched by his love for his children; whether it was summoning laughs and smiles with silly games, helping with math homework, or offering comfort & gentle encouragement on a bad day, Larry poured his heart into every moment of being a dad.
Larry is survived by his daughter, Karen (Greg), his son, Nolan, his brothers, Duane (Ann), Fred (Betty), and Branch (Marilynn), and his sisters, Stephanie (Don), Althea, and Kristin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Alice DeVries, and his brother, Forrest.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Larry’s life will be held Sunday, November 17th at 1:00 PM in the Cortland Community Center, W 5th St. Cortland, NE 68331. One of Larry’s greatest loves was sharing good food with his family and friends, so an assortment of his favorites will be provided. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Larry’s honor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
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I am very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was a good friend and coworker at LES. We would run together at lunchtime. We ran more than a half dozen races together, like the Corporate runs and the Havelock runs. He always beat me. I relied on his expertise at LES. He really knew his statistics and produced very good analyses and reports. He was soft spoken and got along with everyone.
Karen and Nolan, I loved your dad and pray for comfort and peace for you both.
Larry was a good brother. Very understanding, non judgemental and said many smart witted funny remarks. He was a pretty cool dude.
I send my deepest condolences on the passing of my cousin, Larry. He was a kind, gentle man and I shall miss him.
I commend Larry for putting up a courageous fight with his Parkinson’s battle. He handled it with full dignity and grace. Way to go Larry! Larry set a beautiful example of how to face adversity in his life. Even though he suffered –he struggled with all of his strength to the very end.
Nolan,
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in sharing memories and good food as you celebrate his life.