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He was born in September, 1942, in Enid, Oklahoma to J.O. and Pauline Depue. His father was an
insurance agent and his mother was a registered nurse. The family would later move to Manitou
Springs, Colorado where he graduated from Manitou Springs High School in 1960. Enlisting
immediately after graduating, Larry served three years enlisted and three years in reserve with the U.S.
Navy. While stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, he met and married his wife Misako.
He would spend most of his working career as a Petroleum Engineer in the oil refining industry in
Southern California, where he resided. He was involved in Scouting, enjoyed fishing and was an avid
bowler. He had an amazing green thumb and enjoyed cars, especially restoring his 1957 Thunderbird.
Larry was preceded by death by his parents 1.0. and Pauline Depue and his sister Karolyn Dunwell.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years. Misako of Fulshear, TX; his three children, son Daniel
Depue of Fulshear, TX, son Michael Depue and wife Juls of Katy, TX, and daughter Michelle Depue
Lauer of Encinitas, CA; his four grandchildren, Hana Lauer, Leila Lauer, Luke Depue and Colette
Depue; his twin brother Gary Lynn and wife Linda of Trinidad, CO; his older sister Janice Fitzgerald
and husband Leo of Marion, SD; and his many nieces and nephews and cousins. .
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Larry's name to the Wounded
Warriors Family Support or a charity of your choice.
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