Larry J. Meyer Sr.

Larry Meyer Obituary

LARRY J. MEYER, 66 MACHESNEY PARK - Larry J. Meyer Sr., 66, of Machesney Park, peacefully passed away at home, from natural causes, Monday, June 15, 2009. Born March 8, 1943, in Austin, Minn., son of Leonard and Anna Meyer, baptized Catholic. Served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. Married Barbara J. Nagle in Austin. Lived 42 years in Machesney Park, raising his five children and working as a machinist at Gates for 14 years, and retired in 2007. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. He was happiest surrounded by his family playing card games and sharing in lots of laughter and love. Larry was a wonderful craftsman in woodworking and thoroughly enjoyed his hobby. He was an enormous Viking football fan. His beloved family will forever relish in his precious memory. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Barbara of Machesney Park; mother, Anna Meyer of South Beloit; sons, Robert of Roscoe, Larry Jr. (Kelly) of Machesney Park, Michael (Kimberly) of Iowa, Mark (Jennifer) of Rockford; daughter, Heather Maynard of Machesney Park; brothers and sisters, Betty (Bob) Scott of Iowa, Jerry (Bev) of California, Karol Cook of Texas, Karen (Ken) Pelz of South Beloit, Lynda Beck of Minnesota; 17 grandchildren; one great-grand- child; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by father, Leonard and brother, Terry Meyer. Service at 10 a.m. Friday, June 19, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 18 to Jun. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Meyer

13 Entries

Chris {Borgen} Saladino

July 1, 2009

Dear Barb,
I just recently came accross Larrys obituary. I'm so sorry for your loss, he was a really special man. I remember all of the fun you two had playing cards in my parents backyard. I bet he is playing cards with the two of them right now, we lost dad in Dec 2005. He will always be in our hearts and remembered with love

June 22, 2009

Dear Barb and family,

It was sad moment when we hear of Larry's passing. I know my mom will miss him always picking on her whenever we were together. He was such a wonderful cousin/nephew and will be greatly missed. I am sure he is having lots of nice conversation with Uncle Frank and with Shorty/Terry. May God keep you in his loving arms as you go through this tough time and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shirley (Lammers) McCallum
Mary Ann Lammers

Ken Karon Karol and Mom Pelz(Cook)(Meyer)

June 22, 2009

Dear Barb and family
We still can not believe it. We are so very sorry. Our hearts feel the emptiness too and we will miss him so much. We have so many good memoreies to hold onto and we pray that after the storm you will see the rainbow. Larry is in no more pain and he is giving hugs to Dad(grandpa) and Terry from all of us. He is now a special angel who will be watching over us. We pray that Jesus will wrap you all in His loving arms and you will feel His love , comfort and peace that can only come from Him. If there is anything I can do please call me. Hugs are available at all hours.
Love Ken Karon Karol and Mom

Karon Pelz

June 21, 2009

Dear Barb and family, We still can't believe it. We know today was especially hard for everyone since it was Father's Day. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry was a very special brother and we will miss him so much, he touched all of our lives and we hold many many happy memories in our hearts and are greatful for each one of them. We pray that God will wrap you in His loving arms and may you feel His love,strength and peace that surpasses all understanding. Jesus loves you and so do we.
Hugs from Ken Karon Karol and Mom

Kim Bolin

June 19, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Larry will be greatly missed. We enjoyed spending time with him and we have so many happy memories playing cards together.

Randy & Trish Hoelting

June 19, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. It is so hard to lose someone so dear to you.

Peter/Annmarie Calgaro

June 19, 2009

As the church family of Karon & Ken Pelz and "Grandma" Meyer, we share your grief in this time of suffering and pain. Take comfort in the loving words of Our Savior when he said, "Those who believe in me will never die". God Bless.

June 19, 2009

Barb,
May God wrap his arms around you and give you and your family strength during this difficult time.
Thinking of you,
Vicki Fulton

Mehus Family

June 19, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tim & Tonya Redler

June 18, 2009

My fondest memories of uncle Larry will always be the Euchre games. Tonya and I always fought hard to beat Larry and Barb. We won a few games (2 is a few). We will miss you Larry and we will always love you.

Becky Harris

June 18, 2009

Barb and family,
I wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time. I have many memories of you and Larry playing spades at my mom and dad's kitchen table. I will never forget how we would try to stay up and listen to you guys talk over the card game. I love you!

Cindy Bogue

June 18, 2009

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Larry at Gates. It was a pleasure to work with him and he also became a friend.

Shelly Nowak

June 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hopes that you will know that you will always have a guardian angel watching over you. I miss him too. He was a wonderful uncle/godfather, I will remember him always as a caring wonderful man in my life. I could always count on my uncle Larry for a big hug and smile I will never forget. We love you, Love Shelly, Kevin, Brandon and Adam Nowak

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