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Larry Probst Obituary
Larry Probst, 95, of Belleville, Ill., born July 28, 1912, in Elvins, Mo., died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, at his residence.
Mr. Probst was retired from the U. S. Coast Guard after 30 years of service. Larry was a member of Blessed Sacrament
Catholic Church. He was a member of the St. Louis VFW Post 6137 and the Knights of Columbus Council 1028. Larry was also a member of the M.O.W.W.
(Military Officers of World Wars) and the Retired Officers Association. Larry was a World War II U.S. Coast Guard veteran and
served in Africa and England during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Ella Maybelle, nee Leonard, Probst; his former wife, Colette Marie Probst; a brother in infancy; and three sisters, Ruby, Catherine, and Wilma.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, nee Keethers, Probst; three nieces, Leoma (Harold) Reil, Mary Hull, and Joan (Marvin) Hickman; four brothers-in-law, Gene Keethers, Richard (Ann) Keethers, Peter (Ruth) Keethers, and James Keethers; special caregiver, Martha Bernal; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends who will miss him very much.
Memorials may be made to the Edmondite Missions. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., with Father Clyde Grogan officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Evansville, Ind.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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John Clark
December 8, 2007
Pat,
You are one sweet lady. Bless you for your dedication. No wonder my sister, Sandra, enjoyed your company so much. Rose and I will whisper a special prayer for you as soon as I finish this. Please tell your bro Jim we would love to see him at our reunion next summer.
John Clark, Ocala, FL
Sandra Clark
December 6, 2007
Pat,
You and Larry are beautiful examples of how we are meant to show love to one another on this earth. You made extraordinary efforts to improve his condition and Larry responded with equal enthusiasm. It was team work at its best!
pat & dave spilseth
December 1, 2007
Dear Pat,
You're in my thoughts and prayers for comfort and strength. You've been an angel of delights these last years as you've graciously and lovingly cared for Larry in his illness. Take comfort in the smiles and memories you've shared with your fine husband. Love and hugs, pat and dave
Patricia CREWS
December 1, 2007
Pat, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You were a saint for Larry with your dedication to his care. God Bless you and yours!
Pat Crews, Sandra Clark's sister
James and Lana Kempf
November 29, 2007
You are in my hearts and prayers. I will miss coming to see Larry. So glad we saw each other in July! Larry will always be remembered with a big smile.
Pat is my best of friend and I will always appreciate her love for Larry thru good and tough times. Remember I am with you in prayer and spirit!
God Bless You All!
Our deepest sympathy.
James and Lana Kempf
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