Lawrence “Larry” Petry, 85, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 7:16 P.M. Monday, February 19, 2024, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. He was born October 28, 1938, in Danville, IL, the son of George and Lois (Wicks) Petry. He married Edith (Henrichs) Schumacher on January 25, 2013, in Danville, IL. She survives in Hoopeston.
He is also survived by one daughter, Mary (Cory) Bushong of Hoopeston, IL; one brother, George (Joan) Petry of Rapid City, SD; two grandchildren, Nate Bushong of Nevada, MO and Baylee Bushong of Hoopeston, IL; one great-grandson, Jax Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Michael.
Larry worked at Hoopeston Grain and Coal, which his family owned and operated. In 1962, he began farming until his retirement in 2007. He was a Ham Radio operator since the age of 16, a member of the Porsche Club of America-Chicago Region since 1962 and was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan.
A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday February 23, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the funeral home, with a one-hour visitation prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Larry to the Courage Kenny Handiham Program, 3915 Golden Valley Road, Mail Route 78446, Golden Valley, MN 55422 or to the donor’s choice.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Larry’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
