Name: Visitation for Larry W. Doeppenschmidt
Start: 2021-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-12-01T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Memorial Funeral Home - San Juan

McAllen - Larry W. Doeppenschmidt, 74, entered eternal rest Saturday, November 27, 2021, at McAllen Heart Hospital.

Born in San Antonio, Texas he had lived in McAllen most of his life. His family and the Fighting Texas Aggies were his greatest loves.

Larry was married almost forty-five years to his Queen, and they could always be seen together. They enjoyed living life by each other's side. He also adored his sons Christopher and Andrew and could always be heard telling others of their accomplishments. He loved being a godfather and most recently was proud to be a father-in-love and grandfather.

He graduated in 1969 with a degree in Marketing from Texas A & M University. He worked in retail for many years in McAllen, Harlingen, Brownsville, Arlington, Kansas, and San Antonio. He accumulated many life-long friends along the way. He retired after serving P-SJ-A ISD with excellence for over twenty-six years as Director of Purchasing.

One of his favorite past times was watching the Aggies play football (Whoop!). He loved going to the games and midnight yell. He was a former member of Squadron 5, Filthy Fifth, and enjoyed attending reunions.

Larry was a faithful member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, and the children were always excited to see Santa in their congregation on Christmas Eve.

He is preceded in death by his father, Roland Jacob Doeppenschmidt; and his nephew, Noah Robles.

Mr. D. (as he was affectionately called), is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Doeppenschmidt of McAllen; two sons, Christopher J. Doeppenschmidt of Alamo, Andrew B. (Amy) Doeppenschmidt of Mission, two grandsons, Isaiah and Jesse James; his mother, Leona B. Moore; a brother, Dennis Doeppenschmidt, both of San Antonio; his father and mother-in-law, Romeo and Rosa Robles, Sr. of Pharr; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Romeo (Janet) Robles, Jr., Joan Philpot, both of Pharr, Roel (+Cathy) Robles of South Padre Island; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service today, November 30, 2021, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at St. Mark United Methodist Church in McAllen. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in McAllen.

The family would like to thank the outstanding nurses, doctors, and staff at McAllen Heart Hospital for the care and compassion that they showed during Larry's stay.

Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.

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Published by The Monitor on Nov. 30, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Doeppenschmidt

5 Entries

Mary (Silva) Garza

December 1, 2021

Mary Lou and family sending you my sincere condolences.. May God give you the strength during this very difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Nilda Menchaca Anes

November 30, 2021

Mary Lou, Christopher, Andrew, Amy & boys,
Our family is so saddened by the loss of a great friend. May God give you all the strength during this very difficult time. We send our love and prayers. Our family has so many years of loving memories with the Doeppenschmidt family. Grandma Tila and I would catch rides with Larry and Mary Lou on all out-of-town football games when our sons played with Nikki Rowe. Larry never missed a game! You could always hear Larry shouting out words of encouragement at the games! His favorite phrase, "You can do it!" When Mario came back from Afghanistan, we requested Larry to be the speaker at our celebration. Boy did Larry shine! We are all smiling in between the tears as we remember Larry. My daughter and sons loved Larry....we all loved Larry. He will be greatly missed! Rest in Peace my friend.

Susana ( Susie Treviño ) Gaona

November 30, 2021

Condolences and prayers to Larry Doeppenschmidt Family. May God give you strength and peace, Jesus heal your broken hearts and the Holy Spirit guide you during your sorrow. Amen. RIP Larry Doeppenschmidt. I worked with Larry at Penney´s-Down - McAllen TX

Jon Taylor

November 30, 2021

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my good friend Larry. I have many fond memories of the years we worked together at PSJA. As Purchasing Director, he was a stickler for following the rules, but also a strong advocate for students, and a great friend of the fine arts. My condolences to his family.

Melba Figueroa

November 30, 2021

My condolences to Larry's family. I am sad to hear of his passing. I always enjoyed walking into his office and looking at all of the Texas A&M memorabilia he collected throughout the years. He loved talking about Aggie football and his family. I pray that his family finds peace during this time.

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