Larry R. Paup

Larry R. Paup, 74, of Central City, Nebraska died Thursday, December 3, 2020 at his home. Memorial services are Friday, December 11, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Solt-Wagner Community Room with Deacon Don Placke officiating. Memorials are suggested to the family and condolences can be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Larry was born on November 24, 1946 to Ira and Dorothy (Arends) Paup in Central City, Nebraska. He grew up in Central City and graduated from Central City High School in 1966. He married Barbara Majerus on December 29, 1966 in Petersburg, Nebraska. Following his graduation, Larry joined the United States Army. He served his country from 1966, until his honorable discharge in 1970. Larry worked at Fosters, Overland Sand and Gravel, the City of Central City, Knight Asphalt and Seim Trucking as well as owning Paup Trucking Company. He retired due to health reasons. Larry was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the American Legion in Petersburg. He was also involved in the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed being a Scouts leader, hunting, fishing, and playing Santa Claus for Christmas. His greatest love was for his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren, while passing on his love for the outdoors. He is survived by his wife- Barb of Central City, NE; children- Laurie (Roger) Johnson of Central City; Jerry (Sue) Paup of Central City; Lucinda (Robert) Thornton of Hordville; Stephanie Christensen of Columbus; Matthew (Leah) Paup, Lawrence “Micky” (Amber) Paup, Benjamin (Chelsie) Paup, and Desiree (Bobby) VanPelt all of Central City, foster son – Shane (Tianne) Dean; two brothers- Rick (Ann) Paup of Central City; and Nick (Teena) Paup of Central City; 36 grandchildren and 28.5 great grandchildren; brother and sister in laws- Dennis (Sandy) Majerus, Jim Majerus, Dave Majerus, Linda (Jim) Mostek, John (Helen) Majerus, Joan (Jim) Swanson, Larry (Linda) Majerus, Danny Majerus, and George Majerus; and many cousins, nieces and nephews; especially Brian Majerus. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, brother- Francis sister in law- Bonita; brother - Jerry; sister- Deanna Tunks; brother in law- Terry and Charlie Majerus; sister in law- Dorothy Hughes; great granddaughters- Addison and Brooklyn Djernes; several nieces and nephews.

Larry R. Paup

November 24, 1946 - December 3, 2020