Larry Massey

Larry Massey, age 60 of Yankton, South Dakota, died Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A memorial service will be 2:00 PM on Saturday October 17, 2026, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home in Yankton South Dakota. Burial will be at a later date. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home.

Larry Massey was born September 17, 1966, in Yankton South Dakota, to Robert and Janice (Haberer) Massey. He grew up on the family farm near Menno, South Dakota and graduated from Menno High School in 1985. He then worked as a farmhand on the dairy farm for his dad, Bob and later for his brother, Bill. After leaving the farm, Larry worked for Tractor Supply Company in Yankton for a few years as well as at the Meridian Corner cutting chislic.

Larry loved being on the farm and loved being outside, whether that was hunting, gardening, riding his 4-wheeler or just watching nature. He enjoyed visiting with his friends and loved spending time with his children.

Survivors include his two children: Amanda Johnson of Brookings, South Dakota and Jeffrey Johnson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; six siblings: James (Deb) Massey of Olivet, South Dakota; Bill Massey of Menno, South Dakota; Dan (Debra) Massey of Yankton, South Dakota; Helen (Tom) Novak of Yankton; Frank (Stacy) Massey of Olivet and Ray (Audrey) Massey of Menno; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Bob and Janice Massey; and three siblings: Joe Massey, Steve Massey and Valerie Punt.