Larry Engelbrecht
Larry Engelbrecht, age 67, of Fowler, IL, died on Friday, January 11, 2013, in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1945 in Spring Valley, IL the son of George & Helen (Harney) Engelbrecht. He married Margarette West of June 20, 1985. She survives. Mr. Engelbrecht was a factory worker for many years and also farmed.
He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Army. He was of the Catholic Faith. Larry loved to garden, hunt and fish and was a former member of the VFW.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
THREE CHILDREN: Pam Chism of East Peoria, Shawn Engelbrecht of Fowler and Mark Engelbrecht with the United States Navy stationed in Goose Creek, SC.
FOUR GRANCHILDREN
ONE BROTHER: William Engelbrecht and his wife Helen
A BROTHER-IN-LAW: Don Corcoran
A SISTER-IN-LAW: Marilyn Engelbrecht
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Aaron Engelbrecht, a brother: Art Engelbrecht, and a sister: Evelyn Corcoran.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 10:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Sunset Cemetery of the Illinois Veterans Home with military rites conducted at the cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday morning from 9:30 until the time of the services at 10:30. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities.
Margarette,
It has been so long since I have seen you, Larry or the kids. I’m sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Annemarie
A then-Chicago resident, I annually spent some summer time as a kid with cousin Larry and his brothers on his father’s Henry, Ill., farm. As a kid, Larry was laid-back and cheerful. Saw him only a few times since then. The last time was several years ago at an Engelbrecht family event near Henry. He seemed like the same delightful guy.
Dear Margaret,
I am a first cousin of Larry and always spent a portion of my childhood summers with him and his family. I will remember the smile he always had on his face and his welcoming manner. My condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Margarette, we were so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We will be having a mass said in his memory at St Mary’s in Henry in the near time. Cousin Jean
Margaret & family, my deepest condolences on your loss. Larry was my first cousin and I will keep him in my prayers as well as his family. I will not be able to attend services but my thoughts will be with you during this difficult time.
I am very sorry for your loss. Liz Koehler