Larry Basler, 82, of Anna, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. Larry was born to Henry Charles and Vivian Irene (Hill) Basler on December 23, 1941, in Cobden, IL. He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Carleen, children, Tina Riggs of Leesburg FL, Letha (Darren) Schluterbush of Redmond OR, Karl (Shannon) Basler of Anna, Melinda (JR) Gulley of Anna, and stepdaughter Terri (Kyle) Harfst of Mahomet along with sister Jane (Don) Cerney of Jonesboro; 16 grandchildren, Tabitha Sparkman, Sarah Williams, Jonathon Marks, Jessica Adams, Sam Harmon, Vicki Coles, Larry Basler, Daniela Basler, Jakob Basler, Amanda Basler, Jordan Basler, Skie Basler, Allison McCann, Ashley Hartsock, Taylor Krout and Nicholas Harfst; 31 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild with one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Delaine Alan Basler, granddaughter Alexis Jean Hartsock and siblings, Hank Basler, Joan Ayers, and Judy Gunn.
Larry retired from Choate Mental Health Center. He was a member of the Anna Moose Lodge and Weslaco Texas Elks. Larry enjoyed his retirement years camping on the Ohio River at Riverview Campground and being a winter Texan in Weslaco, Texas at the Rio Grande Valley Estates. He was a loving family man and great friend. He enjoyed playing music, gardening and woodworking.
Graveside services for Larry, will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Macedonia Cemetery near Harrisburg. Tim Williams will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 PM to 6 PM, Friday, December 6, 2024 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Memorial contributions may be made to the Anna Moose Lodge #1346 and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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