Larry Lee Kwasney Jr., 49, of Fort Peck, Montana passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 7, 2020.
Larry was born on July 15, 1971 in Wolf Point, Montana to Larry Kwasney Sr. and Liz (Fullerton)
Kwasney. Larry was raised, attended school and graduated from Circle High School in Circle, Montana. It was during this time he spent growing up with his older sister Emmie, and younger sister and brother, Joleen and Chris. Many adventures were had with the 4 young Kwasney kids running around and through Circle. The stories of their childhood are still told to the younger generations to this day, usually when everyone is sitting out on the deck at the cabin. After graduation, Larry joined the Navy in the summer of ’89. During his 4 years of service he served in the Desert Storm. He was honorably discharged in 1993. After being discharged, he got married and to that union he had four children. Justin (Chelsey) Wood, Erica (Kurt) Brown, Dalton Kwasney, and Dillon Kwasney. He also had two grandchildren. Levicy Wood and Saint Brown, and was expecting one more in December. For the last 8 years he was married to the love of his life, Angela Murphree Kwasney, they resided in Fort Peck at his untimely death.
The most important thing Larry instilled into his children was the love for hunting, fishing, a good work ethic, and where hard work can take you. Some of their best memories are with a fishing pole in their hands and a rifle on their shoulders.
Larry was an amazing electrician and that took him and his family on many journeys starting in Clyde Park, and then Glendive and then to Ketchikan, Alaska, and West Yellowstone, Montana. Larry could help you wire up your entire house completely over the phone, He truly was phenomenal at his job.
One of the highlights of Larry’s life was his moose hunt to Alaska, he still talked about it to this day. He took home a 64 % inch Alaskan Yukon moose. He also got to spend many days out on the ocean in Ketchikan catching hundreds of halibut, salmon, shrimp, and crab.
Larry did many things and he did many things well, but one of the biggest things he did was become a dad. He loved being a dad. Which in turn made him love becoming a papa. He learned from the best through Larry Sr. and Liz, who were great parents, grandparents, and great grandparents and still are to this day. Liz and Larry bought a cabin at Fort Peck many years ago that have held many family gatherings over the years. Larry probably spent more than half of his life at that cabin on the lake.
His big dimples, with his equally big smile, always followed by his genuine laugh will be among the many things we miss the most about him. Not to mention all of his jokes, hunting stories, fishing stories (sometimes over exaggerated ones) and any other story he decided to share that day.
Larry was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents, his aunt Darlene Hogan, Ernie Feickert, and Ken Holt.
He is survived by his wife,Angela Kwasney; his parents, Larry Sr. and Liz Kwasney; siblings, Emmie (David) Kleppelid, Joleen (Jay) Kutzler, and Chris (Jessica) Kwasney. His children, grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Fair winds and following seas, we will see you on the other side.
There will be a memorial service held for Larry Friday, September 11, 2020 in Glasgow at the VFW from 3-5. Graveside services held for him in Riverview Cemetery in Circle, Montana on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m, with a reception to follow at the VFW Post #4813, 100 East Main Street, Circle, Montana. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuaryglasgow.com.
You will be missed every single day by every person who knew you and loved you, and there were a lot of us who did.
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Friday September 11, 2020
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Memorial Service
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
Friday September 11, 2020
VFW Fort Peck Post 3107
1222 Hwy 2 West
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Graveside Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday September 12, 2020
Riverview Cemetery
Circle, Montana 59230
Reception
2:30 p.m.
Saturday September 12, 2020
VFW Post #4813
100 East Main Street
Circle, Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Friday September 11, 2020
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Memorial Service
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
Friday September 11, 2020
VFW Fort Peck Post 3107
1222 Hwy 2 West
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Graveside Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday September 12, 2020
Riverview Cemetery
Circle, Montana 59230
Reception
2:30 p.m.
Saturday September 12, 2020
VFW Post #4813
100 East Main Street
Circle, Montana 59215
Edward Strand says
Kwasney Family, I am sorry for your loss,
Over the last few years Larry and I would communicate over face book.
Always good to catch up with him.
Eddy
Aaron & Jessica Bradley says
My condolences to the family. May God bring you peace at this difficult time.
Jackie Boysun says
My sincere Condolences to your family. Larry will be missed by many. May you all find peace in your memories.
Jackie Boysun
Vonnie Wagner says
Liz, Larry and family, my heart hurts for you all. Please know we are all thinking of you.
Jim and Mary Jo Gehnert says
Dear Larry , Liz and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Larry’s untimely death, please know we are thinking of you. Wishing you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and many loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Jim and Mary Jo Gehnert
Rajeana Larson says
I’m so very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy had lots of memories of him in highschool.
vicki brown says
I know Erica and her brothers they are good kids. I did not know Larry but my prayers are still be said for family
Deb Anderson says
My sincere sympathy – no words can take away your sadness. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Ken & Bonnie Nelson says
Prayers for the family
Greg Berger says
Larry and I used to talk a little bit of Navy, a little bit of hunting and fishing, and even a little bit of politics here and there on Facebook. Sometimes the phone would ring and it’d be Larry bitching about something I said or posted or even sometimes he’d call and say right on! Either way, I’m going to miss that salty Sailor as he was a true American and someone you could depend on. My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Kwasney family during this difficult time. R.I.P. Sailor, we have the watch.
Raymond Artis says
Larry always shared life with positive attitude and unwavering smile. My deepest condolences to the family. God Bless.
Jim & Mae Rittal says
Larry & Liz and family. Our heart breaks for you. We pray your many memories will comfort you in your great loss.
Che' & Kelly Eissinger says
Sorry for your loss. Lots of memories at the lake with him.
Steve Kirkegard says
Larry and Liz and family. Very sad to hear of Larry’s passing. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to have a good talk with him about a month ago. He’d always send me wishes at Holiday times as I did him. I could always look forward to a good video clip about current events from him! All of us that grew up together in Circle seem to have a bond regardless of the passage of time. You’re all in my thoughts.
Jerry and Beverly Eissinger says
Dear Liz, Larry and family, We are so sorry to hear of Larry’s death. Such a nice young man, who live life to the fullest. May you find comfort in each beautiful memory. Love and God Bless.
Rachel McCloy says
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Dave and Rachel
Jason Mickolio says
Someone so full of life, is the hardest to say goodbye to! I always thought Larry would out live most of us, and in many ways he did. Goodbye dear friend and cousin, it was certainly a pleasure to know you!
Chris Kaisrr says
So very sorry to hear about Larry – I served with “Kwaz” on the Uss Schenectady – we’ve lost a brother and a friend. Please know he was a great shipmate and will be missed in our hearts.
Melissa Stroh Franklin says
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you
Marisa Brockmier says
Dear Angela,
I am so sorry to hear this terrible news! My heart goes out to you!
I will pray for you and Larry’s families.