NAAA is saddened to report that Lawrence (Larry) Polries from Jamestown, ND was killed in an ag accident on September 19, 2023. He was 63 years old at the time of his death. Larry was born on January 6, 1960, and grew up on a farm near Sykeston, ND, where he graduated from high school in 1978. The members and staff of NAAA offer their deepest sympathies and condolences to Larry’s friends and family.

 

Larry was involved with farming most of his life except for some time spent coal mining. He purchased an ultra-light aircraft in the 1980’s to scare blackbirds away from sunflowers and in doing so discovered his passion for flying. This eventually grew into his own ag aviation operation that served hundreds of farmers near Carrington, ND.

 

Besides flying, Larry loved spending time on the beach in the Gulf of Mexico collecting seashells with his family, growing crops, and visiting with his customers. He also enjoyed skiing, snowmobiling, riding motorcycles, and boating. He was a member of the ND Agricultural Aviation Association and squadron member of the Civil Air Patrol for several years.

 

Larry his survived by his wife, six daughters, nine grandchildren, sisters, a brother, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. His visitation was held on September 22, 2023, followed by his funeral in Sykeston, ND, on September 23. Click here to read Larry’s full obituary and offer online condolences to his family.