September 18, 1944 – May 9, 2026
Larry Gene Haller was born September 18, 1944, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Owen and Dorothy Haller. He passed on May 9, 2026, at home in Ridgway, Colorado. Larry met Markeeta, his wife of almost 65 years, when they were teenagers, and together they built a life in Ridgway with their four daughters. He worked as a hard rock miner for 25 years before becoming the co-owner of Truss-Co. and later Haller Trucking.
Larry loved to stay in motion and had a passion for vintage cars, snowmobiles, boating, four-wheeling and the outdoors. Larry was known for his sense of humor and quick wit, but underneath he had a quiet strength and steady presence that made people feel comfortable around him. Above all, he cherished time with his family, who were the center of his world. Larry was passionate about life and enjoyed spending time with friends and making memories.
Larry is survived by his beloved wife; his daughters, Denean (Grady) Colby, Julie (David) Piatt, Dayna (Ken) Williams, and Gena (Jerry) Wilson; his grandchildren, Graden (Kelsey) Colby, Brooke (Kyle) Easley, Spencer (Renee) Colby, Kristen (Monte) Marchand, Travis (Jennifer) Piatt, Kirk (Sierra) Piatt, Kyle (Mandy) Piatt, Trenton (Estrella) Piatt, Taylor (Reed) Thompson, Trevor Williams, Kienan Haller and Jeremiah Wilson; his great-grandchildren, Kruz Colby, Teage Colby, Stark Colby, Payton Easley, Jay Easley, Creede Colby, Rhone Colby, Velarri Colby, Korey (Brianna) Marchand, Kylee Marchand, Braxton Marchand, Kapri Marchand, Zach (Rylee) Shank, Austin (Jamie) Shank, Paige (Ty) Sickles, Trevor Piatt, Sophia Warwas, Ethan Piatt, Lyla Piatt, Laelia Piatt, Rowan Piatt, Rhett Piatt and Kane Thompson; his great-great-grandchildren, Lynlee Marchand, Addie Shank, Raelynn Piatt, Jace Shank, Stetson Sickles and Kinley Sickles; his sisters, Sherril Key, Joyce Morris, Sandy Downing, along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Loren.
A graveside service will be held at Dallas Park Cemetery on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception at the Ridgway Community Church to celebrate Larry’s life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Larry’s name to the PSP foundation or a charity meaningful to you.
Ouray County Plaindealer • 2026
