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Larry Swantner Obituary

Larry Swantner Sr., 73, of Moscow Mills, passed away on Oct. 11, 2017.
He was the beloved husband of Bonnie Swantner (nee Miller).
He is survived by his son, L. David Swantner, Jr. of Lake of the Ozarks; daughter, Brenda (David) Moyers of Moscow Mills; brother, Robert J. (Ruth) Swantner Jr. of Wentzville; four grandsons, Christopher Willerding, Jared Swantner, Adam Swantner, Josh Moyers; two granddaughters, Jessica Probst, Katie Swantner;
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert James Swantner, mother, Alvina Swantner, sister, Mary Jean Prinster.
Larry enjoyed 56 years of marriage to his wife, Bonnie.
He was the owner of Swantner Motor Company for several years. Larry was an avid horseman, loved animals in general as well as antique cars, especially his 1962 corvette. He was a member of Good Guys Car Club, National Street Rod Association and the NRA.
Larry was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather to six, great-grandfather to 5.5, a friend to many, as he did not know a stranger. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held from noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Parkway. Funeral will be Monday, Oct. 16 at the funeral home. at 10 a.m. Interment followed in athe Eternal Peace Cemetery in Wentzville.
Memorials may be payable to the Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Wentzville, Mo 63385

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Published by Lincoln County Newspaper Group from Oct. 12 to Oct. 22, 2017.

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chuck burton

November 10, 2017

Connie

October 18, 2017

May the God of comfort be with you at this time

Samantha Stringer

October 16, 2017

I so sorry to hear about Larry. What a fighter! My sister Tori and I had many wonderful happy memories growing up.I'm so glad I got to catch up with you the last few years. Take care and God bless you all.

Samantha (Link) Stringer

October 13, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you during this difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With sincerest sympathy

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12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Pitman Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Wentzville Chapel

1545 Wentzville Pkwy, Wentzville, MO 63385

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10:00 a.m.

Pitman Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Wentzville Chapel

1545 Wentzville Pkwy, Wentzville, MO 63385

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