Larry DeClercq

Larry DeClercq, 77, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.  Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls. Memorial visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.  Memorials may be directed to the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls

Larry Gene DeClercq was born on August 17, 1947, in Milbank, SD, the third of five children to Gerald and Marjorie DeClercq. He grew up on the family farm near Milbank and attended school in Corona, SD. After graduating high school in 1965, Larry went on to study at Nettleton Business School in Sioux Falls, SD, and later at Nettleton Automation Institute in Omaha, Nebraska.

On May 23, 1970, Larry married Jean Snuttjer, and they settled in Sioux Falls, SD. In 1972, they welcomed their first daughter, Kristin, followed by their second daughter, Karmin, in 1973. Larry cherished family camping trips and enjoyed helping coach his daughters’ softball games.

He worked with computers at several businesses in Sioux Falls, with his final position at the City of Sioux Falls before retiring. Larry had a passion for deer and elk hunting, but his greatest prize was acquiring a Black Hills Big Horn sheep.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Larry had a deep love for the Lord. He was especially proud of his three grandchildren—Noah, Chloe, and Claire—and cherished attending their activities.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughters, Kristin (Dana) Brown and Karmin (Tom) McDonald; three grandchildren, Noah, Chloe and Claire Brown; one brother, Marwood (Linda) DeClercq; three sisters, Sharon (Daethal) Dockter, Brenda (Mike) Hoover, and Marsha McDaniel; and several nieces and nephews.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Marjorie DeClercq.