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Gerald TARR Obituary
Gerald W. Tarr, Sr.
OSAGE BEACH, MO - Gerald W. Tarr, Sr., 84, departed this life Sunday, August 10, 2014, surrounded by his loving family at his home.
Gerald was born Sept. 30, 1929, in Springfield, Ill., the son of Carl and Lyda (Tuxhorn) Tarr.
Gerald attended both grade school and high school in Tovey, Ill. He was married to Shirley Cline in 1949. She preceded him in death in 2000.
Gerald farmed for many years and later worked at Berry Fertilizer Company. He loved to travel, visit family and was an accomplished carpenter. He enjoyed his garden club and playing games with friends.
Gerald was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Lake Ozark, Mo.
In August 2001, he married Nellie Jo Hasselbring who survives along with his six children, Gerald W. Tarr, Jr., of Virginia Beach, Va., Annette La Brecque (husband, Bruce) of Champaign, Ill., Deborah Tank of Springfield, Ill., Rodney Tarr of Rochester, Ill., Larry Tarr (wife, Sue) of Vero Beach, Fla., and Kathy Walker (husband, Mark) of Rochester, Ill.; four stepchildren, Kurt Hasselbring (wife, Jeanie) of Osage Beach, Mo., Kris Hasselbring (wife, Ann) of Houston, Texas, Joy Bengles (husband, Pete) of Springfield, Ill., and Jane Locasico (husband, Phil) of Springfield, Ill.; and thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren along with several other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Lyda Tarr; sister, Marcie Jacobs; brother, Carl Tarr; and granddaughters, Rachel Tank and Allison Tarr.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Lake Ozark, Mo. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to services at the church.
Graveside service and burial will be at Rochester Cemetery in Rochester, Ill., on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, at 1 p.m.
Memorial donations are suggested to Christ the King Lutheran Church Building Fund or Hospice Compassus.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.
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Barbara Mason
August 14, 2014
When I was a child growing up in Edinburg, we were neighbors of the Tarr's and I helped Shirley when she had a baby. I can't remember which one. Anyone, there were a lovely family and I enjoyed being with them. I didn't know Shirley had passed and am sorry to learn about Gerald. God Bless their children.
Tracy McCoy-Zeigler
August 14, 2014
I was saddened to hear about Uncle Gerald. I have many fond memories of times with him and Aunt Shirley. One that is very prominent in my mind was when he BBQ'd Rocky Mountain Oysters and he made me eat them. Crazy as it seems, they were pretty good. I hate when he's right! I keep a framed picture of them on our bookcase. They are both often on my mind.
Donna Matthews
August 14, 2014
Jane and Family,
With sympathy for your loss -- thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Matthews
Springfield, IL
August 14, 2014
To Nellie and the Tarr family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Bridgwater family
Barry and Terry Cline
August 13, 2014
We are so sorry to hear that Uncle Gerald has passed. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeannie Scott
August 13, 2014
Kathy, Mark & family. I am so very sorry for your loss. not sure words can help -but you will be in my prayers! God bless!
August 13, 2014
Gerald one of my favorite cousins. He will be dearly missed. It seems like we visited yesterday in the Ozarks.
ron & Janet Tarr
August 13, 2014
Kathy, Larry, Gerry, Rod, Annette, and Deb , we were so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our hearts go out to all of you. We didn't hear the news until Thursday, Aug. 13. I'm sure the fact that you were all with him at the end was a great comfort to him. Would love to see you all sometime and share memories.
Uncle Ed and Aunt Sharon
Karen & David Brockman
August 13, 2014
Kathy and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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