Leonard L. "Larry" Eaton, 83, Bismarck, formerly of Fessenden passed away on Wednesday,  May 12, 2021 at his home.  Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2021 at Nelson Funeral Home, Fessenden with Pastor Shirley Teske officiating.  Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday.

Larry was born July 19, 1937 in Kenmare, ND, the son of Leonard E. and Florence (Blom) Eaton.  He grew up in Conrad, MT, Larson, Minot, and Drake, ND.  He was activated in the National Guard in 1961 and was stationed at Fort Riley, KS for a year.  Larry attended business college and worked as a banker for over 40 years, most of that time with First International Bank and Trust in Fessenden.  He married Carol Ann Hecker on November 10, 1968 in Minot.  They made their home in Fessenden until 2011 when they moved to Bismarck to be closer to family.  He liked giving people a hard time and had some good humor!  Larry was a great father to his son Brady and daughter Sara, and he will be missed.

Larry is survived by his wife, Carol, Bismarck; son Brady, Minot; and daughter, Sara (Jim) Vetter, Bismarck; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his first wife Donna.