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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
Visitation: 9:30 a.m.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m.
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Brownsburg, Indiana – Larry Edmonson, 61, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was born in West Enterprise, Mississippi on September 23, 1955, son of the late James Trussell and Hannah Edmonson. Larry was a 1974 graduate of Washington Park High School. On November 3, 1994 he was married to Sharon L. Sponsel at Jesus is Lord Church. After he retired from JI Case they moved to Brownsburg.
Larry will be remembered for his friendly and outgoing personality, and in the way he could cheer you up when you’re having a bad day. Larry joined the Racine Police Explorer Post 286 when he was a teenager, and continued to support the post as an adult. He loved to sing, and often performed at the wedding of a friend or neighbor, and sang with the music ministry at Word of Faith Church.
Larry is survived by his wife Sharon Edmonson; son Anthony Edmonson; step-daughters Teran (Justin) Marshall and Shannon (Joe) Schubel; granddaughters Leia and Kaylee; brothers Ray (Danielle) Brown and Michael Brown; sisters Shelly Pearson and Heidi Scale; as well as other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Manuel Lozano officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation in the funeral home will begin at 9:30 a.m. Memorials to Racine Police Explorer Post 286 have been suggested.
Steve & Pat Cook says
WEEELLL!!! That word will be missed. We will think of him every time we hear someone draw out the word “well”. Such a awesome man. His cheeriness with all he’s been through was inspiring. We will miss his friendship and sincere brotherly love. It is a far better life he has now. Prayers for the family and friends that are grieving.
Sheri Hall Halliday says
I wanted to share some of the comments from Larry’s classmates from Park 74′ . I know he will be missed by all. Our deepest sympathies to the family and his friends. God has called his Angel home.
Sheri Hall Halliday I think everyone at school knew “Big Larr” as he would call himself. I have many great memories of him in choir and how he was such a sweet/funny guy !! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. God Bless his soul !
Debbie Doyle So sad I still remember him sitting behind me in math class always kicking my chair, what a great guy he is, RIP Larry.
Joyce Wieczorek He was a sweetie so nice to everyone. God bless him
Bev Kaprelian Great guy. RIP, Larry. God bless.
Renee Peterson Lock RIP Larry many prayers to all his family.
Larry Sell He was a good man! Remember the KIPI choir photo where Big Larry appeared to have a Halo over his head. There is a special place in the afterlife for him. R.I.P.
Patricia Roskowski Leischow RIP Larry
Kinda RoseFoxy such a good guy
Matthew Schliesman I have good memories of Larry; sad about this news.
Kathy Pflieger So sad to hear. Larry was the most upbeat person despite his medical challenges. Heaven’s choir gained a beautiful voice!
Renee Ahles Yes everyone knew Larry a great guy
Dan Doperalski Larry was a Great guy. He would always lift you up no matter how down you were. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all his family and friends.
Rose Hernandez Olsen So sad to hear about Larry’s passing….rest in peace
Linda Kohler Rozzoni A great guy that provided a lot of laughs and fun! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Jan Hansen Makes me sad!
Robin Bentz Sad to hear. Always made me laugh. He was a great person!
Mary Land such sad news. I do remember him Rip
Linda Anderson Green Oh no!! I loved Larry. We had so much fun in school. God bless.
Patsy Gilbride Engel Remember this choir friends? “Lord if Got my ticket…. Can I ride? This is one of my favorite memories of Larry! I’m so sad.
Lynn Sherwood Hanks So sad. RIP. What a fun guy he was.
Pat Coulter RIP Buddy…..prayers for his family!
Becky Christoff I remember him I’m so sorry to hear of his passing
Joleen Carlson He always kept us laughing, thoughts and prayers to his family.
Jeanne Dunk So sad ! What a great person and nice voice. Always smiling rip
Lisa Burczyk So sad…we reconnected at the 25th. He was a wonderful guy!
Rachel Tomasek He was a kind, strong and gentle man. This is very sad news indeed.
Eileen DeMark Arnold So sad to see this! He was such a gentle guy! I remember him from Mitchell. He was one of my first new friends there. RIP Larry.
Robin Henkes Nice man!! So sad!!
Jan Clazmer Wilson He was a fun guy!!! RIP Larry!!!
Loretta J. Falaschi Rest in Peace Big Larr! Now you’re singing in the heavenly choir. Thanks for all the fun memories (in choir).
Shirlie Macintosh Very sad. RIP Larry.
Mary Magruder Larry was the nicest guy.
Bonnie Bouchard So sad he was a sweet guy. RIP Larry . Condolences to his family.
Philip Krikau Just a happy and fun guy as I remember him in those choir days. RIP bud!
Rod Ziolkowski Lord if I got a ticket!! Ride Larry Ride. The first great singer I ever met, he owned that song. Great warmth and sincerity. A bear hug of a man.
Loretta Falaschi says
Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. I know that you (Big Larr) are singing in the choir up there. You will be truly missed by all of those who’s lives you have touched. Rest in peace & may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Debbie and Neal Lehrer says
We ask our loving Lord to wrap Sharon and Larry’s family in loving arms and bring them peace. We have so many wonderful memories of Larry over the 45+ years we have known him. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. His personality was one that caused everyone to love him. Now he is finally without pain and at peace. We all need to carry on his message of love and happiness to everyone we meet.
Chuck Wieland says
To my Best Man, Rest in Peace. I will miss you, from the all the times we had with The Police Explorer.
Kathy and Fred Blickle says
My husband, Fred, worked with Larry at JI Case and always spoke highly of him. I knew Larry when we all worked for Schmitt Security–he and my brother were guards at Jacobsen’s and I was a guard at Gold Metal. Larry was always kind and sweet and never had a cross word to say about anyone. I know that he will be so very much missed by his family and friends. Fred and I both send our love and sympathy and will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Brian Eritano says
Thinking of you during your time of need
Jeanne and Kerry Dunk says
My prayers to the famity and friends. I knew Larry from Park and sang with him in concert choir. Loved his sense of humor. He loved people and life.
Fondly
Jeanne and Kerry Dunk
Cherie Dowman Zahn says
He will be missed. Gods strength to those who love and will miss his laughter, kindness and musical gifts. Gods peace to friends and family. We’ll miss you Larry.
The Hicks Fam. says
Rest In Peace.