Larry Wenger

Larry L. Wenger, 83, of Smithton, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on Jan. 24, 1941, in Jonesboro, the son of Francis Louis and Clela Pauline Godwin Wenger. 

He married Cindy Ring Steelman on Dec. 26, 1998, at Beech Grove.

He 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, Ariz.; 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; six step-great-grandchildren; sisters Irma Kelly-Brown of Jonesboro, Joyce Boyer of Cape Girardeau and Debbie (Steve) Haldeman of Jonesboro; and brother Terry (Debbie) Wenger of Jonesboro. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister Phyllis Wenger and brother-in-law Jim Brown.

Mr. Wenger served in the U.S. 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. He will be remembered as a kind, gentle man who always had a smile on his face.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Perry Williams officiating. 

Interment was in Beech Grove Cemetery, with military honors conducted by Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of the VFW in Anna and the Navy funeral honor team.

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna was in charge of arrangements.