ALTUS, OKLAHOMA - Larry Dean Byer, 82, of Altus, Oklahoma, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at Corn Heritage Village Weatherford, Oklahoma. He was born on June 15, 1939 in Dodge City, Kansas the son of Harold and Alverna (Ginest) Byer.

After his service in the US Army, he returned to the family homestead farm in Gray County, Kansas. After the sale of the farm, he remained active in farming for several years.  He worked as a mechanic in Dodge City, Kansas and continued after moving to Phoenix Arizona.  After retirement, he also resided in Calhoun Mississippi before moving to Altus.

He had a love for history and always had a story to share.  He enjoyed fishing and reading.  He was baptized and a member of the Good Shepard Ev. Lutheran Church in Phoenix.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Brother Harold Byer Jr. (wife Betty) Sister- Madeline Addison (LeRoy), Wives: Minnie Reist, Betty Orndorff, Nancy Faulkner and Sherry Parker.

Survivors include: Five children: Ronald Dean Byer and wife Cindy of Cimarron, Ks. Pamela Renee Meadows and husband Gary of Offerle, Ks., Stephen Joe Byer and wife Sandy of Calhoun MS, Shelly Ann Knight of Altus, Ok., Robert Brian Byer and wife Ann of Baytown, TX.  Two Stepsons: Mark Faulkner and wife Theresa of Winfield Ks and Jeff Faulkner and wife Shelia of Alexandria, MN. Nine Grandchildren: Jason Byer wife Nikki, Jennifer Meadows, Brandon Meadows, Matthew Byer, Denny Myers wife Kimberly, Shannon Quinilla husband Alfredo, Jamie Crabtree husband William, Brooke Byer and Evan Byer. Thirteen Great Grand Children: Emma Byer, Molly and Hunter Myers, Adrian, Aeribella, and Esmae Quinilla, Natalie, Aubrey, Lexie, JC, Payson and Avaleigh Crabtree, and several step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Cimarron Cemetery, Cimarron, with David Johnson officiating and full military rites by American Legion District 8 and Military Honors for the State of Kansas. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Corn Heritage Village (Weatherford, Ok) or Russell Murray Hospice (Weatherford, OK) in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge Cit, Kansas 67801.