Mr Information

It's with a sad heart to hear the news that my friend Larry Vissia from Sturgis, SD has passed away Thursday March 30th, 2023.

 Larry made an impact not only on me but with everyone who knew him.

 A schoolteacher while in Newell, SD Larry generosity could only be matched by his hospitality. 

It is because of Larry I was able to afford to go to the Sturgis Rally for many years. Saving on the cost and the aggravation of camping in what sometimes would be rather server weather known to take place during the Rally. 

Larry would often work during the Sturgis Rally and for several years was in charge of running a crew doing security for vendors in a large section downtown. He would stay and sack out in a small camper in that area during the rally while Butch and I and sometimes others would keep an eye on and would have the run of the place in his Trailer home in Newell. Often taking Larry and his crew out, treating them to dinner in Deadwood for our stay.

Several years ago, when Larry sold his place in Newell, he moved into a apartment in Sturgis. During the Rally we changed from Security and went to work at Sturgis Headquarter at their Information desk.  I teased him as being Mr. Information. He was really  in his element. 

Larry and I shared many conversations, He was very impressed with the stories I had written and published and was a hell of a cook when it came to breakfast.

Although we were on opposite sides of some issues like Football and politics those never seem to come up 

Larry was no biker, but I did have him ride with me once years back.

 

I can never say enough about someone who touched and was a part of so many lives, and I know he will be missed.  I am fortunate to have been able to call him My Friend

God bless Larry See you in the next life.