South Bend, Indiana
Larry Kenton VanDusen, 88, passed away on May 9, 2025. He was born on January 24, 1937, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Donald and Irma VanDusen. Larry was the beloved husband of 35 years to Barbara VanDusen, a devoted father to Roger (Pamela) VanDusen, Diana VanDusen, and Sheryl (Jeff)...
Read MoreI took Coach VanDusen's Alcohol Awareness class at BW in the early '90s, and I learned so much that helped me to understand loved ones more. I'm forever grateful for the course and for Coach's letting me sign up.
Judette Kullins
October 02, 2025 | School
I just learned of Coach Larry´s passing. I live in St. Louis, having played for Larry at Washington University, from 1961-1963, both ways as an end. Larry was my favorite coach even though I dropped a pass almost in front of him. He was so mad I thought he was going to run onto the field and work me over. Over the years I stayed in contact with Coach Larry following his career and telling him of mine. I had no idea Larry was in the AA program until I told him I joined a little late at age 67....
David Hess
August 17, 2025
Condolences to the entire VanDusen Family. Coach was one of the greats of Coach Packard's staff and the BW family. Leader of men... God Bless.
Jeff Lindsay
May 19, 2025 | School
What a beautiful man and powerful example of how to live the good life and share it with others. He was my oldest son's coach in 1978 when BW won the Division 3 national championship. We were both newly sober and in order to protect our membership we communicated with smiles and winks rather than familiarity. What joy in early sobriety! What joy in growing old while being useful in the process. Always love you, Larry.
Jeff Fox
May 15, 2025 | Friend
My condolences to Larrys family. He was a great man and a role model for.. The rooms will be slightly quieter in his absence. RIH Larry! I'll be taking 12 steps away.
Bill Simonson
May 15, 2025 | Friend
God is so good, he gave us a wonderful child of his. Our prayers and love go out to the family
Thumper
May 15, 2025 | Other
Thank you larry for everything
Robert Burns
May 14, 2025 | Friend
Larry you will be missed by all that knew you. I always enjoyed your company and I will carry you with me when ever I´m at a meeting Rest in Peace my friend
Gene Frantz
May 14, 2025
It is with a Heavy Heart that I say Farewell to my Dear Friend. AA Sponsor & Confidant. For many years you have guided . Shared with me and Consoled me when I loss someone DEAR to me. For that I am so Grateful to have had you in .my life for such a Long time. To Barb & the kids I am here for you during this very difficult tim e.
Bobby Moore
May 13, 2025 | Friend
