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Larry Mennenga Obituary
CHAMPAIGN - Larry Mennenga left this life on Thursday (Aug. 8, 2024) after a brief fight with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte nee Musson. They have two kids, Debbie Heiser and Doug Mennenga; and grandchildren, Jed Chow and Jacob and Taylor Mennenga. He is also survived by five sisters, 11 brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law and two aunts.
Larry was born and raised on a dairy farm north of Champaign. He graduated from Champaign High School and went to work at Kraft Foods in Champaign. He retired from the Illinois American Water company after 25 years of service. He helped his parents every night on the farm after working his shift "in town." He loved playing softball and played as long as he could. We enjoyed many happy hours on the lake, water skiing and teaching others to ski. Larry always had a garden and enjoyed trying new varieties of vegetables. When his parents sold the dairy cows, Larry cleaned out one of the barns and had a pig roast. He roasted pigs for family and others in the following years. He continued to have an annual roast for his sister until last year. He enjoyed reminiscing with friends at morning coffee. In the winter, he enjoyed spending time in Florida or anywhere warm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Mennenga
Edward Rath
September 10, 2024
The Pig Roasters at Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Church Champaign note with sorrow the passing of Larry Menenga, our friend and fellow pig roaster. We learned a lot from Larry and enjoyed his sense of humor. He will be missed.
Family
August 16, 2024
Mike O
August 15, 2024
Rest in peace Mingo will never forget my high school graduation party that you made the most delicious bbq.
Danny & Carolyn Strand
August 14, 2024
Carolyn and I are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. You two are a rare couple now days with the longevity and great family you raised. We will pray for Larry and the family at Mass Sunday.
Bob Barger
August 14, 2024
Charlotte, I am very sad to hear about Larry. Always like working with Larry. And having him as a friend. Lots of memories
Karen Cochrane
August 14, 2024
Charlotte, I am so sorry for your loss. Larry and I started 1st grade together and I believe 6 of us went through together until graduation. We were neighbors and our parents were friends. Lots of memories.
Carol johnson
August 14, 2024
Charlotte, I was saddened to hear of Larry's passing. Had lots of great memories growing up together and playing on the dairy farm. It was good to see you at the hospital several weeks ago. We'd seen Larry at Arthur not to long ago. Our condolences to you and your family.
Jan Orr
August 14, 2024
Very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. My prayers for comfort for Charlotte and family. (Photo from Easter 2013)
Jacque (Marriott) Nigg
August 14, 2024
Condolences to all Larry's family. RIP my friend.
Karen Kresin
August 14, 2024
Charlotte, Nick and I are sorry to hear about Larry. We enjoyed visiting with him last year at the Musson reunion. Prayers for you and your family. Nick and Karen Kresin
Debbie
August 13, 2024
John and Gerri Gnagey
August 12, 2024
Gerri and I are so sorry and saddened about Larry's recent passing. We will offer a special prayer at Mass for Larry and also a prayer for you, Debbie and Doug. God Bless!!
Oak & Pat Chancellor
August 12, 2024
Charlotte, I´m so sorry to hear of Larry´s passing. I wish I would have been able to visit with him when I saw you both at Christie a couple of weeks ago. I always enjoyed working with Larry and appreciated his friendship. Pat and I are sending our deepest sympathies to you and your family!
Kevun Phillips
August 12, 2024
Charlotte, I am saddened to hear of Larry's passing. May time and good memories give you comfort in the days ahead.
Jaceson and Renae Yandell
August 12, 2024
Charlotte, so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
Danny Townsend
August 11, 2024
To my Buddy Doug, I am so sorry for your lost. You have my Condolences from the Townsend Family. Your Friend Always Danny.
John and Johannah Schweighart
August 11, 2024
Very sorry the hear of Larry passing. Many fond memories of you and Larry over the years. Johannah was laughing when she and Larry got into the Beaujolasis wine at your house. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Family
August 11, 2024
Shirley Plott
August 11, 2024
Charlotte, so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I have so many great memories of growing up with the Mennenga family. They would come down to Tennessee to visit us one year and we would go up to Champaign the next year to visit them. We were always treated like family. I really miss those days. My sympathy in your loss.
Mary Mullen
August 10, 2024
Charlotte, I was so sad to hear of Larry's passing. He was a great guy, so funny! My condolences to you, Debbie and Doug.
Keith Stark
August 10, 2024
Larry will be sorely missed, having known him for over 50 years we have had so many experiences and great memories! To you, Doug and Debbie and extended family we send our prayers, condolences and sympathy although we shall celebrate the times we had together.
The Stark Family, Keith Stark
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August 10, 2024
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Brad Yohnka
August 10, 2024
Charlotte sorry to hear about your loss. We had many laughs at CPD. Especially you trying to transcribe the language used in suspect interviews. My prayers are with you.
Ron & Susan Bryant
August 10, 2024
Charlotte
We are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We are keeping you, Debbie, & Doug in our thoughts and prayers.
Charley shepard
August 9, 2024
I'm so sorry charlotte .. love thoughts and prayers to you fun times we had and a lot of laughs
Tracy Jobe
August 9, 2024
Charlotte, so sorry to hear about Larry. My thoughts are with you and your family. Remembering all our fun times together and our road trips in the motorhome.
William E Baker
August 9, 2024
Debbie my thoughts and prayers for you and your family. So sorry for your loss. Bill Baker.
Donna Camp Foster (Mrs. Edward Foster)
August 9, 2024
Charle
David Hayes
August 9, 2024
Most sincere condolences.
Eleanor Morrow
August 9, 2024
My memories of your dad are all the ones you shared with me over our years of working together. I do remember going to a baseball game of Jed´s, and visiting with your dad there.
I am so sorry for your loss Debbie. Love you Eleanor
Debra Karplus
August 9, 2024
Charlotte & family
Saddened to hear of Larry's passing.
Peace.
Debbie Karplus
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