Larry L. Skatvold

Larry L. Skatvold, 79, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at his home. His funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. 

Larry was born on September 1, 1946 to Harry and Lillian (Moen) Skatvold. He grew up in Dell Rapids and graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1964. He attended Nettleton College for one year.

He married Sheila Olson on December 6, 1975 and the couple made their home in Dell Rapids.

He worked at the Dairy Queen in Dell Rapids while in high school and then started working for Buskerud Construction and later Dell Materials for 46 years, retiring in September of 2013.

Larry is a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. 

He and Sheila attended Dell Rapids sports activities for over 40 years. They were Booster Club Boosters of the Year and Grand Marshalls for the DRHS homecoming parade. They were very active in their nephews, nieces and great-nephew and great-nieces lives, attending many of their games and activities. Larry enjoyed driving his yellow truck around on his daily drives, keeping his lawn immaculate, golfing and listening to music. Elvis was his favorite. 

Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sheila; his brothers, Harold (Elouise) Skatvold of Dell Rapids, Irvin (Marcy) Skatvold of Dell Rapids and Ronald of Watertown; his nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, great great-nephews, great-great nieces and his extended family and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 
 

The service will be live stream at https://youtube.com/@lutheranchurchdellrapids5493?si=lqhxzPUqsQCt8KIx

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