Larry W. Griess, 71, of Cheyenne, died on Friday, August 28, 2015 in Cheyenne.
He was born on December 20, 1943 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Larry retired as a Lieutenant with the Cheyenne Fire Department in 1987. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, the Cheyenne Gun Club, and loved to hunt.
Mr. Griess is survived by his wife, Betty (Nerud) Griess, whom he married on January 12, 1963 in Crete, Nebraska; two sons, Erik Griess and Jason Griess (Andrea); a daughter, Robin Poteet (Milt); a sister, Barbara Taipalus; six grandchildren, Adrian and Trey Herrera, and Morgan, Erin, Austin, and Jordan Griess; and two great-grandchildren, Kaidden and Cameron Herrera.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Griess; and his parents, Victor and Barbara (Heinz) Griess.
Cremation has taken place with private family services to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Wyoming Special Olympics in memory of Larry may be made.