Larry L. Wenger

Larry L. Wenger, age 83 of Smithton, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 24, 1941 in Jonesboro, the son of Francis Louis and Clela Pauline (Godwin) Wenger. He married Cindy (Ring) Steelman on December 26, 1998 at Beech Grove.

Larry is survived by his wife, Cindy Wenger of Smithton; sons, Larry Dean (Cheri) Wenger of Waterloo, Gregory (Heather) Wenger of Waterloo and Jeffery (Jessica) Wenger of Sahuarita, AZ; step-children, Albert, Mike, Jerry, Perry, Dana, Daman and Rachel; grandchildren, Justin, Bailey, Jillian and Josh Wenger; step grandchildren, Aliza, Aleigha and Perri Lynn Cory, Morgan, Mikayah, Blake, Kaylee, Dale, Ashley, Dalton, Briana and Megan; 6 step great-grandchildren; sisters, Irma Kelly-Brown of Jonesboro, Joyce Boyer of Cape Girardeau, MO and Debbie (Steve) Halderman of Jonesboro; brother, Terry (Debbie) Wenger of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister Phyllis Wenger; and brother-in-law, Jim Brown.

Larry honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He dedicated his career to public service, working as an inspector for the Federal Department of Agriculture until his retirement. He cherished his time with his wife and his horses, whether camping, traveling, or riding the trails. His love for the outdoors and his equestrian pursuits were an integral part of his life and brought him immense happiness. Larry will be remembered as a kind, gentle man who always had a smile on his face.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Rev. Perry Williams officiating. Interment will be in the Beech Grove Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Navy Funeral Honor Team.