Larry Lee Wilkinson, 73 died from cancer on November 8, 2020 at Monument Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

He was born April 24, 1947 in Burke, SD to Arnold and Mabel (Stuckers) Wilkinson.  His dad was killed in a motor vehicle accident when Larry was one years old.  At that time, he and his mom moved to his grandparent's family farm outside of Burke where they stayed until Larry started first grade in Gregory, SD.  The next year they moved backed to Burke where Larry started second grade and graduated high school in 1965.

Larry graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1970 with a degree in Business Education.  He was then drafted into the Army and spent one year in South Korea.  After his discharge in 1972 he began his professional career with K-Mart as an assistant manager at various stores in Iowa and Minnesota.

In 1974 Larry moved back to South Dakota where he worked at various jobs until eventually moving to Gillette, WY in 1978 and worked for AMAX Coal.  In 1979 he started his 19-year career with Thunder Basin Coal.  He also attained his MBA from Nova University in 1986.  Larry retired from Komatsu Equipment in 2012.

Larry was a proud member of the Gillette Jaycees where he formed many lifetime friends.  He was also a member and officer of the Gillette Purchasing Management Association.

In 1968 Larry married Rachel Kaupp and they had two children, Sean and Dawn.  They later divorced.

On May 19, 2002 Larry married Vida Martin at Lake Tahoe, NV.  They enjoyed a life full happiness,  family events, travel, moves, and much much love.

Larry is survived by his wife, Vida Wilkinson; son Sean (Arliss) Wilkinson; daughter Dawn Wilkinson; two granddaughters Karissa Wilkinson and Michaela (Dyaire) Route; and two great grandsons Adonis and Apollo Route.

He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.