Larmon Bryan

LARMON 'LARRY' K. BRYAN, 77 BELOIT, Wis. - Larmon "Larry" K. Bryan, 77, of Beloit died at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 11, 1931, in Belvidere, Ill., the son of Floyd and Grayce (Payne) Bryan. Married JoAnn Carter in Rockford, Ill. on Aug. 4, 1951, then married Pat (Baldwin) Hasse in Shirland, Ill. on June 20, 1981. He was employed as an electrician by Kelso Burnett, retiring after 33 years as an electrical superintendent. Proud veteran of the Korean conflict, serving in the U.S. Navy as a sub tender on the USS Fulton. Member of IBEW 364, serving on the executive board, was a model railroader, Civil War reenactor, motorcycle enthusiast, antique truck collector and participant in antique truck shows and he played Santa Claus at Williams Tree Farm for several years. He was also a horseman. Larry and horse, Joe, were extras in the movies, Glory, Blue and Gray and North and South. Graduated from East High School. Survivors include wife, Pat Bryan of Beloit; daughter, Cindy (Craig) Roberts of Durand, Ill.; son, Mike Bryan of Rockford; daughters Kathy Doulabi of Alameda, Calif., and Sue Clark of Elizabeth, Colorado; stepdaughter, Susan Hasse of Rockton, Ill.; stepson, Scott (Colleen) Hasse of Shirland; grandchildren, Brett (Becky) Roberts, Corey Roberts, Mina Doulabi, Ashton Doulabi, Matthew Clark, Darci Clark, Nathan Misty, Mindy Mowdy and Danielle Hasse; great-grandchild, Henry Mowdy; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; sister, Betty; and an infant sister. Larry was fond of his special nurse, Danielle and enjoyed her loving care, compassion and the time spent together. Funeral ceremony at 10:30 a.m.,Thursday, May 15, in Old North Church, Shirland, Ill., with the Rev. Roland Harkleroad, officiating. Burial in Shirland Township Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, Ill. Memorials have been established to the Shirland and Durand Ambulance districts. Visit mccorklefuneralhome.com to send online condolences.