Larry Ross Amann, age 73, passed peacefully at home in Rapid City, SD surrounded by his loved ones on his birthday eve, September 14th, 2020. He was born in Rolla, ND to Marvin and Geraldine Amann on Sept 15th, 1946.

Larry (also known as "Shorty" to close friends and family) grew up working on the family farm in Crocus, ND. There he developed an impeccable work ethic and honest business practices. He married Ruthann Burkhart in 1968 and over their 28-year marriage they raised three children. In his 20's he owned a service station, served in the National Guard and farmed near Crocus for 6 years. In 1981, the family moved from Crocus to Rapid City, SD. Here he brought to life his concept for a portable storage shed, which he called The Wallaby Hut. He designed, marketed, and produced hundreds of these units in the Black Hills area. Meanwhile he worked as a handyman while developing a vision for his future work as a home remodeler and contractor. He has since served the Rapid City and surrounding areas until just 5 weeks prior to his passing.

Larry LOVED to work. His motto was "Love what you do and deliver more than expected."

He had a lifelong passion for motorcycles and reluctantly parted with a world class collection of M-1 carbines in his last months. He loved the Minnesota Twins.

Larry was charitable, generous, and treated everyone he met with respect and personal attention, whether client or friend. He was a mentally and physically strong man, stoic, independent and incredibly witty. You could always hear Larry coming by listening for his distinctive whistling.

He wasn't afraid to die and believed in God and the afterlife. He often shared interesting stories about his spiritual journey.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Geraldine Amann, brother Ray Amann, niece Tamela Rinas. He is survived by his children Stacy Amann and Amy Amann both of Rapid City, SD and Penny Oliver (Chris) of Lakewood, Colorado, brother Russell Amann (Linda) Willis, TX, sisters Lorelei Britain (Mike) of Egeland, ND, Jann Eichinger (Mark) of Portland, OR, and 7 grandchildren.

The family invites you to celebrate his life by joining us for an open house at his beloved home on Saturday, September 26th from 3pm to 6pm. 129 N 48th St., Rapid City, SD.