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Lawrence Biegler Obituary
Lawrence A. "Larry" Biegler, 62, of Belleville, Ill., born Aug. 10, 1953, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Biegler worked as a sales manager for the Sara Lee Corporation before his retirement. He was an avid golfer and a wonderful grandfather. Larry was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Kyle and Benjamin Biegler; and his parents, Thomas G. and Gloria M., nee Vonnahme, Biegler.
Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Rochelle E. "Shelley", nee Withouse, Biegler, whom he married Nov. 24, 1990; a son, Daniel J. (Maggie) Biegler of Hawaii; a daughter, Mackenzie E. Biegler of Belleville, Ill.; two grandchildren, Kai L. Biegler and Maia A. Biegler, both of Hawaii; two brothers, Carl T. (Mary) Biegler of Jerseyville, Ill., and Martin L. Biegler of Belleville, Ill.; mother-in-law, RosaLea Withouse of Belleville, Ill.; a brother-in-law, Marty (Kim) Withouse of Millstadt, Ill.; many nieces and nephews; special cousins; relatives; friends; and his good friend, Pete Hill.
Memorials may be made to Little People of America or to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., with Father Matthew Elie officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, Ill.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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for Lawrence Biegler
Ellen Schirmer
November 23, 2015
Shelley, Mac and Marty - I'm so very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs from Germany <3
John Trigg
November 3, 2015
Shelley, Marty and Carl, my deepest sympathy. Grew up with the Larry and Biegler boys on Dad & Lad camping/fishing trips to Little Grassy with Scott and Tommy Dixon, Brad and Rick Boul. Sorry for your loss.
Greg Coyne
October 31, 2015
Shelley, Carl, Marty, Family. Please accept by heartfelt condolences for your loss. May you find comfort in those around you.
Gary Gansmann
October 30, 2015
Shelley, Carl, Marty and Family: so sorry to hear that Larry has passed away. You all have my sympathy.
Gary Gansmann
Althoff Class of 1969
Bill and Lynne Nebel
October 30, 2015
Shelley,Marty, Carl, Family
We are very saddened by the loss of Larry. He was a wonderful friend to many and we feel fortunate to be among the many. We hope that you are comforted by many wonderful memories during this very difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Larry and Terri Hoff
October 29, 2015
Shelley, Marty, Carl and Family. We are sorry and saddened by your loss. Larry was a wonderful, kind soul. We will miss him. He is now with Tom Cat, Gloria and children. Will never forget our time together with Larry and Smitty in Tempe (good friends together again).
Nancy Heires
October 29, 2015
To Shelly and the family -- Althoff's class of 1971 wishes to express our condolences. Larry is fondly remembered as "one of the good guys." Other tributes and memories are available on Althoff 1971 grads Facebook page. We are so sorry for your loss.
Peggy Bohnenstiehl
October 29, 2015
Shelley I don't know if you would remember me, I am soo sorry for your loss. I will pray that your grief will be tolerable and brief. The comfort I get now if knowing that Larry and Chuck and John D. are all together again. I will not be able to attend I will be working. God's blessings to you all. Peggy Bohnenstiehl
Steve Green
October 29, 2015
Shelley, I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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