Larry I Oppermann

He was born on December 28, 1946, in (Bryan) Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, to Irvin and Virginia Opperman. Larry graduated from Horace Mann High School, North Fond Du Lac, WI, in 1965 and was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966. He served a two-year term from 1966-1968, with one tour in Vietnam. He worked on the railroad, drove commercial trucks, and bartended for several years.

In 1980, he moved to Texas, where he worked for Richardson Public Services, first in the Water Department, then on Streets. He retired from the City of Richardson in 2012. Later, Larry enjoyed working part-time at the Richardson Senior Center, where he drove a van and later worked at the Front Desk. He made many friends there and enjoyed the camaraderie of the people. He reluctantly retired in 2025.

He enjoyed speaking with and working with other military veterans, so he joined the American Legion. In 2008, he became an active member and served the American Legion on the executive board, and in official positions before becoming Commander (2014-2016) of the American Legion Harding Blaine Post 321. Also, Larry has spent the last 12 years as a member of the Post Honor Guard performing military rights for many veterans.

His favorite pastimes were fishing in Local tournaments and hunting. He also enjoyed regular trips to the BB Ranch in Texas, where he visited with the bison, participated in the Bison roundups, and hung out with family. He was a diehard Packer fan, rooting and cheering for his favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers.

He is preceded in death by his parents-Irvin and Virginia Opperman, his brother Steven Opperman, his granddaughter, Elysabeth Opperman, and his late wife, Marianne Opperman.

Larry is survived by his wife, Chris J. Opperman of Texas, brother David Opperman and sister-in-law Terri Opperman, and his sister, Christine Rockweit of Wisconsin. Two sons, Randy Opperman and Mark Opperman, both of Wisconsin. Five stepchildren: Arlene, Allan, Cole, Kevin, and Corinna of Texas. As well as many, many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

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