Larry A. Groebner

Larry A. Groebner, 76, of Springfield, MN, died on October 11, 2026, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will take place at Larry’s favorite place, his mancave, located at his home 402 E. Maple St. in Springfield on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Larry Alex Groebner was born on October 21, 1949, the son of Gerhardt and Rosella (Vogel) Groebner in Springfield, MN. He attended and graduated from Springfield High School. Larry married Ann Clarken in Sioux Falls, SD, on July 9, 1971, and began building their lives together.

Over the years, Larry worked various jobs – many years for the Western Telephone Company, owned and operated Groebner Oil and later Ochs Brick Yard.

Larry was a collector of many things. He loved working on vehicles and motorcycles, watching western movies, guns, deer hunting, trees, and visiting with his family and friends. Larry’s favorite place was his mancave where he spent countless hours every day.

Left to treasure his memory, loving wife Ann; children – Lisa (Jim) Streich, Jenny (Marty) Berg, Nikki (special friend Josh Berg); grandchildren – Matt, Sheldon, Alyssa (Nate), Brady (Aliza), Brad (Maleah), Jaden, Jaxon, Tyson; great grandchildren – Briella, Finley, Beckham, Nova, Romi; siblings - Gary (Deb), Janice (Patrick) Hoffman, Karen (Gary) Jensen, Jim (Elsie), Rose (Barry) Hoecherl, David (Sandy), Deb (Duane) Feser, Julie (Steve) Platz, Richard (Jayna); brothers and sisters in-law - Steve Marks, Robin Groebner, Diane (Ron), Bill (Jane), Barb, Jim, Paul, Darlene, and Sandy; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, siblings – Alan, Mike, Diane, father and mother-in-law Melvin and Ruth Clarken, brothers and sister-in-law Tom, Steve and Linda.