Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Larry Ten Pas Obituary
Larry John Ten Pas, 80, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan.
Larry was born on April 24, 1944, to William and Iva (Meylink) Ten Pas in Sheboygan. He graduated from Cedar Grove High School and went on to serve in the US Army in Korea from 1962-1965.
Larry was united in marriage to Jacquelyn Hilbelink on May 20, 1967, at First Reformed Church in Cedar Grove.
Larry worked as a mason for Cedar Grove Construction for over 35 years and went to help with fieldwork at Hilbelink Farms. He enjoyed gardening, reading, camping, and playing games. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family and playing with his grandchildren.
Larry was a member of First Reformed Church in Cedar Grove, where he served as elder, deacon, Sunday school teacher, youth group leader, and sang in the choir. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Good as New Shop, and was involved with the work crew that went to The Other Way Ministries in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Larry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jackie; sons, Darryl (Karen) of Sioux Center, Iowa, Jeff (Shona), of Lynden, Washington, and Randy (Kristi) Ten Pas of Hull, Iowa; grandchildren, Derek (fiancé Lyndee), Katelyn, Taylor (fiancé Neil), Hailey (Colton) Cohoon, Micah, Breanna, Trista, and Miranda Ten Pas. He is further survived by his sister, Mary (Ron) Heins; brothers-in-law, Glenn (Diane) Hilbelink and Mark (Sue) Hilbelink; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law, Marvin and Pearl Hilbelink.
A funeral service to celebrate Larry’s life will be held at First Reformed Church in Cedar Grove on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:00am. A livestream of Larry’s service can be found by visiting his obituary page on wenigfh.com. Larry will be laid to rest at Cedar Grove Cemetery with military honors.
Relatives and friends may greet the family at Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg on Friday, August 23, from 4:00-7:00pm and again at church on Saturday from 10:00am until the time of service.
Memorials are appreciated in Larry’s name to The Other Way Ministries in Grand Rapids, MI or Heaven’s Gait Ranch in Cedar Grove.
The staff of Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg (920-564-2771) is assisting the family. Please visit wenigfh.com for more information.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
108 Center Ave, Oostburg, WI 53070
People and places connected with Larry
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Larry Ten Pas
Tell your own story about Larry
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Make a Donation
in Larry Ten Pas's name
How to support Larry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Larry Ten Pas's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
