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2019
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LARRY JOE BARSHINGER Obituary
Larry Joe Barshinger, 72, went to be with his Lord on April 9, 2019, from a farm accident.
He was born December 16, 1946 in DeKalb, Illinois to Hazel (Stryker) and Clarence Barshinger. He married Phyllis Davey on October 18, 1969 and they would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this year.
Joe graduated from Shabbona High School 1966 and attended Joliet Junior College graduating in 1968. After graduation he worked for Monsanto in Waterman, now Conserv FS and started farming on his own in 1972. He moved from Waterman to Shabbona and continued farming for Babson Farms for many years. Joe was a farmer all of his life--enjoying the love of the land God created and living the traditions of the family generations.
He also enjoyed snowmobiling, playing cards, tractor pulling, attending and showing his antique John Deere tractors, attending his grandchildren's school activities, talking shop downtown at the local cafes, and his annual Lefse rolling party with his Norwegian friends. His other pleasures were going to antique car shows, showing off his 1966 Plymouth Satellite and hoping to travel on the Route 66. He enjoyed traveling to different places: Norway, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Mexico, and Jamaica.
Joe was active in 4-H, FFA, and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. Joe was a member of the Shabbona Lions Club and Calvary Lutheran Church of Lee, Illinois. He was a great servant for both enjoying barbequing pork chops for the 4th of July celebration and the Men in Mission.
Joe had a great love for his family, friends, and the land. He leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Phyllis, 3 children: Jonie Barshinger (Mark Cox), Kelley (Andrew) Gebel, and Andrew (Shelley) Barshinger, 6 grandchildren: Jonathan, 18; Anna, 15; Lillie, 13; Kelvin, 11; Kennedy, 10; and Landrey, 8. His siblings: sister, Kay (Randall) Thorsen and brother, Jack (Susan) Barshinger. His brothers-in-law, Wayne (Debra) Davey and Gerald (Lita) Davey and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, his brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Celebration of Joe's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 15, at Calvary Lutheran Church in rural Lee with Pastor Martha Nelson officiating. Family Interment will follow luncheon at Afton Cemetery, in rural DeKalb.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 at the church and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the church. With his generosity of giving, per his wishes, he was a tissue donor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Larry Joe Barshinger Memorial Fund, addressed to the Barshinger Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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for LARRY JOE BARSHINGER
Ron OConnor
April 30, 2019
My condolences to such a great family. Joe was always friendly and would have a huge smile on his face.
Claudette Bettner
April 15, 2019
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing, Bob remembers him as an awesome guy, always with a smile back in the early tractor pulling day. God Bless and comfort you all in this time of loss.
TIM KENNY
April 15, 2019
Joe was such a nice guy and enjoyed helping him out when he needed parts and service.All of us at Hendrix town and country will miss him! Our condolences to the Barshinger Family
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Robert Berger
April 15, 2019
The nicest guy ever had the pleasure of working for, such a good heart.
Connie
April 14, 2019
Phyllis, Jonie, Kelley and Andy
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you and your families.
With all of my love!!
Linda Smith
April 13, 2019
I am so grateful that I had just seen him at the Sycamore McDonalds just days before this happened. I am glad I had a nice conversation discussing his hip replacements and my knee replacement. We decided this must be the time of our lives. I will remember that sweet smile of his. He will be missed. Thinking of you Phyllis.
Cindy Searls Dupuis
April 13, 2019
Phyllis I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe . Certainly , shocking and devastating . God bless you and your family and prayers surround you in your time of sorrow . C
Randy & LeAnn Byro
April 13, 2019
Phyllis and family, very sorry to here of Joe passing as we know all about farm accidents, our sympathies get out to each of you through this dark time as the good lord needed joe and heaven more.
Mark & Kari Challand
April 12, 2019
We are so very sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May the happy memories with Joe comfort you during this time.
God bless you and your families.
Yassi Delgado
April 12, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. May wonderful memories comfort you.
Jim Surber
April 12, 2019
Dear Jack and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. Although we did not know him personally, he sounds like a wonderful man that was taken way too soon.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Becky Surber
Tom & Gail Loes
April 12, 2019
Our sincere sympathies to the Barshinger family. You all are in our prayers.
Tim Zievers
April 12, 2019
Dear Phyllis and Andy and the entire Barshinger family we are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing.
Joe was such a kind man and so nice and welcoming to me in your community.
I love Joe and will miss him very much.
Sincerely yours, Tim and Susan Zievers.
Miguel Caceres
April 12, 2019
My sincere condolences to Kelley and the rest of the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Caceres family
Diane and John Steichen
April 12, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Phyllis and your entire family. God bless all of you..
Trysha Maness
April 11, 2019
Uncle Joe will truly be missed. Prayers and love to you all.
Butch & Jane Flewellin
April 11, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Barshinger family. So shocked to hear of Joe's passing. He was such a great guy. Our prayers are with you all.
Bob and Jeri Johns
April 11, 2019
Dear Phyllis and Family, our hearts fell and tears fell when we heard of Joe's sudden passing. We miss him dearly, but Joe is with his Lord and Savior in the mansion Jesus has prepared for him. We will see him again in eternity, those who believe, and please know your church family loves and prays for you.
Sarah, Donald and Claire Trager
April 11, 2019
Phyllis and Family, our hearts go out to you all. Words fall short of expressing our sorrow of such a great guy. We are all blessed to have Joe and your family in our lives. All of our love,
Denny & Karen Morton
April 11, 2019
Our thoughts & prayers go out to Phyllis & the entire Barshinger Family in this time of sorrow. May God bless all of you.
Dave and Mary Ann Benson
April 11, 2019
Shocked and saddened to learn of Joes passing. We recently saw he and his wife at a local restaurant and enjoyed sharing some memories about their friendship with Wayne and Olga. He was a good guy; he will be missed.
Joe with friends
April 11, 2019
Joe with his friends at Christmas rolling lefse
April 11, 2019
At the Lefse Cook - 2015
Jerry Lagerloef
April 11, 2019
To the Barshinger Family: Janet and I were very, very sad to hear about Joe's passing. We enjoyed the trips to Norway, the Christmas activities, the occasional dinner, the visits at the tractor rides, and the annual lefse roll. Joe was a kind, gentle man and he will be missed. You have our deepest condolences.
Al and Cheryl Lee
April 11, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mark and Ellen Hazzard
April 11, 2019
Deepest sympathy to the entire Barshinger Family. Joe was one of the best. Always enjoyed our talks. He enjoyed talking antique tractors with Mark . Prayers for you all
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