Larry Nelson Bensinger Sr.

Larry Nelson Bensinger Sr.

Larry Nelson Bensinger Sr., 82, of Montoursville, passed away on March 6, 2025.

He was a devoted husband to Rita (Houser) Bensinger for 61 years and loving father to Tina Evans and Larry Bensinger Jr. (Karen).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson F. and Grace J. (Buehler) Bensinger.

He earned the honor of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Tamaqua High School and Williamsport Technical Institute as a welder. He worked at Bethlehem Steel and Williamsport Wire Rope for 40 years.

He received his 50-year award as a member of the Montoursville Masonic Lodge; was a 50-year member of the Lewistown Grange 1639; and was long standing member of the Scottish Rite.

He served on the Wyrope Williamsport Federal Credit for 40-plus years, holding the chairperson position for greater than 20 years.

He loved working on the family farm in Schuylkill County. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. But most of all, he was very proud of his four grandchildren. He attended all their sporting events, theater events and graduations with pride.

Surviving in addition to his widow and children are four grandchildren, Derrick Evans (Jennifer), Olivia Evans, Emmeline Bensinger and Nelson Bensinger; his sister, Grace Ann Gerber (Donald); and 13 nieces and nephews.

We find comfort in knowing that Dad's legacy will live on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared and the memories we will cherish forever.

Service: A celebration of Larry's life will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m. from Zion U.C.C. of Lewistown Valley, 489 Valley Road, Tamaqua. Visitation of friends will take place in church from 9:30-11 a.m. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. Contributions in his name may be made to the Montoursville Volunteer Fire Co., Attn: Ambulance Association, 821 Broad St., Montoursville, PA 17754 or Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607. Online condolences or a fond memory of Larry can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.