LARRY DOIL MORGAN

Oct. 1, 1937–Oct. 12, 2024

Larry Doil Morgan was born in Flint, Michigan, on Oct. 1, 1937, to Doil and Ilene Morgan. He passed in his home in Spearfish, South Dakota, on Oct. 12, 2024.

Larry spent his childhood in Newcastle, Wyoming, where he attended school and enjoyed wrestling, eventually becoming a state champion wrestler.  Throughout his childhood, he enjoyed time spent outdoors hunting and fishing with his dad and brother, Denny. He also had two sisters, Sharon and Judy. All four siblings had a special bond and remained close throughout their lives.

In high school, he met Sandra Jean Schwandner whom he would marry on Sept. 26, 1956. Together the couple had three children, LeAnn Larri born in 1957, Randy Doil in 1958, and Laura Ilene in 1961.

Larry was a hard worker and devoted his life to providing for his family. He maintained two jobs throughout most of his working career. He worked as an assistant manager in the grocery store business and also worked in the oil field industry. Larry was also instrumental in the construction of the coal silos at Jacob’s Ranch.

After working throughout adulthood, he was able to retire and stated this was the happiest day of his life.

In 2012, Larry and Sandy left Newcastle and moved to Spearfish to enjoy their retirement years. Together they enjoyed trips to Deadwood and time spent with family. Larry and Sandy shared 60 years of memories and marriage until her passing in 2017.

One of Larry’s true passions in life was hunting. He was an avid outdoorsman, conquering three black bears during various hunting excursions: One bear in 1964 near Jackson Lake, another in 1972 in the Tetons, and the third in 1980 also in the Tetons. He conquered over 20 elk and two moose in Yellowstone.

Everyone who knew Larry knew he loved sports. He followed the Atlanta Braves since 1953 and was ecstatic when they won the World Series. Another lifelong love of his are the Wyoming Cowboys.

Larry’s favorite thing to do was to go to Deadwood, South Dakota. He loved it all! The gambling, the food, the people and of course, winning!

Larry is survived by his two daughters, LeAnn Morgan and Laura (Jay) Marchant; as well as six grandchildren, Eliza (Doug) Dollison, Melody Marchant, Leilani (Jason) Williams, Shannon Morgan, Shaun (Meleah) Morgan, and Chance Morgan. He also had six great-grandchildren, Tristin (Molly) Dollison, Ashlyn (Chase) Dahl and Holly Rose Dollison, along with Elliot, Cohen and Molly Morgan.

Survivors also include his sister, Judy Ann Scott, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sandra Jean; and his son, Randy Morgan.

His family said, “Larry was a true patriarch of our family. He will always be in our hearts and will forever be missed. His legacy will live on through his beloved family and those that had the pleasure and privilege of knowing Larry.”

Graveside services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Oct. 17. There is a reception to follow the service in the Michaels Room at the Weston County Senior Center.