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Larry L. Sullens
November 10, 1937-October 11, 2020
COAL VALLEY-Larry L. Sullens, 82, of Coal Valley, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Unity Point Health – Trinity Moline.
There will be a private family service at Trimble Funeral Home, Coal Valley, and burial will be in Coal Valley Cemetery with Moline American Legion Post #246 presenting military honors. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Larry was born on November 10, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Lewis and Dorothy (Garrett) Sullens. He married Alice Gereldine Smith on January 29, 1955, in Salem, Illinois. Larry retired from the National Weather Service on November 28, 1992, after 37½ years and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Larry loved sports, especially the Chicago Cubs and the Fighting lllini. He loved music, especially Jazz, and fishing in Minnesota, however Larry's biggest love was for his family.
Larry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gereldine, his daughters, Terry (Rick) Mathias, Bobbie (Earl) Fox, and Kim (Vern) Bein, all of Coal Valley. His grandchildren, Angie (Bill) Mauch, Kansas City KS; Niki (Mark) Pearson, Omaha NE; Lindsey (Dan) Wilda, Coal Valley; and Jason Fox, Southampton NY. His great grandchildren, Lyla, Claire and Kyler Pearson of Omaha NE; Zoe and Maddie Mauch of Kansas City, KS; Owen and Alden Wilda of Coal Valley, and Maeson Wilda of Appleton WI. Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
Larry's family invites friends to share stories and condolences at TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.
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Carol Smit
October 15, 2020
Gerri and family so sorry for your loss.. Sending family prayers to all.
Mary Putney
October 15, 2020
Geraldine, Terry, Bobbi & Kim and families
May all of you remember the good times and memories you have had with him, hoping these will bring you comfort ! He was a great friend, he was so special to Dick and I, lots of good times . Know he loved everyone of you with all his heart .
Teresa Geiler Morris
October 15, 2020
Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers.
Patrick Lerschen
October 14, 2020
Terry, Bobbie, and Kim and your families;I want to offer my condolences on the loss of your father. He was a kind man who will be sorely missed by family and friends. May he Rest In Peace and May God's blessing descend on you to ease your pain.
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Dorothy Dee Dee Geiler
October 14, 2020
Geraldine & family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband, father & grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Dee Dee
John and Nan Stewart
October 14, 2020
Bobbi,Kim, and your family ,our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy VanLandegen
October 13, 2020
David and I offer our condolences.
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