Lawrence Joseph Aesoph “Larry, LJ, Big Lar”, 75, of Orient, passed away Monday, August 17,
2026, doing what he loved, being on his farm, leaving a legacy of affection, devotion, dedication,
and hard work.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 24, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church,
Orient, with Fr. John Short presiding. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery,
Orient. A wake service will be 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the church, with visitation
one hour prior.
Larry was born to Moses and Ruby (Chambers) Aesoph on February 28, 1951, in Faulkton, SD.
Larry attended school in Faulkton, SD. After graduation, he went to work on the four generation
family farm. Larry took a fancy to Sandy Martinmaas. The two were united in marriage on
September 22, 1973. Larry and Sandy were blessed with seven children. They raised them on the
farm, teaching them life lessons, including the love of God, family unity, the love of country, and
hard work. They have been blessed with eleven grandchildren. Larry loved all of his
grandchildren, and his face lit up when they were around. He enjoyed the time he spent with
them, whether he was giving buggy rides on the farm, checking cows or crops, or partaking in an
event the grandkids participated in.
Larry and his family had challenges, but his faith never wavered, and he would always look to
the Lord and say, “God will get us through.” Larry was a faithful member of St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church in Orient, SD. His memory will remain in the hearts of his family, friends, and
all those who were honored to know him. His legacy will live on for generations to come,
inspiring those around him with his kindness, generosity, and unforgettable spirit. Larry’s death
is not the end, but rather the entrance into life that knows no end.
His survivors include: wife, Sandy; children: Jesse and Shelly (Aesoph) Oakley, Jon Aesoph,
Jordan and Nicole (Bruemmer) Aesoph, and Kyle and Krissy (Aesoph) Oakley; grandchildren:
Isaac, Elias, and Will Oakley, Lucas, Renna, Sadie, and Jhett Aesoph, Lannie, Rozzi, Harlee, and
Chancey Oakley; siblings: Larry and Bev (Aesoph) Grau, Bill and Marilynn (Aesoph) Van Well,
John and Gloria (Aesoph) Biegler, and Mark and Deb (Aesoph) Gonyo; and numerous brothers-
in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces; and nephews.
Preceding Larry in death were his daughters, Kelly and Wanelda “Little Nel”; son, Jason;
mother, Ruby; father, Moses; and his brother, Terry.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Larry’s arrangements.
(lucelucereck.com)

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