Lawrence (Larry) Mergen
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Lawrence (Larry) Edward Mergen 82 of Raymore Missouri passed away October 24, 2023, at his home.
Larry’s Celebration of Life will be held Thursday November 9th, 2023. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM, his Memorial Service will follow at 10:30 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, Missouri 64133. After funeral services, all are invited to honor Larry with a military ceremony at Missouri Veterans Cemetery at 2:00 pm. 20109 Bus, MO-13, Higginsville, MO 64037.
Larry was preceded in death by his father Lawrence H. Mergen and his mother Carrie E. Pennington. Survivors include several cousins; Mary Lou Gallagher, Terry Weathers and Ramalee Monsees, a very close cousin by marriage, Donna Weathers and many friends he called family.
Larry loved going to High Blue Wellness Center and Planet Fitness, where he had many friends. He liked to walk, especially in the Fall when the leaves were changing. He enjoyed watching women’s professional golf on TV.
Larry served in the United States of America military, in two branches, Air Force and Army between years 1959 thru 2007 not consecutively. Between 1959 and 1964. Served in the Air Force as a Ground Radio Operator. Between 1964 and 1967 served in the Army as a Senior Personnel Records Specialist. Between 1981 and 1985, Larry served the Army as a Nike-Hercules Electronics Mechanic working on Air defense missiles. He was Honorably discharged from both US Military branch. Larry then continued serving our country by serving in the Department of Agriculture where he retired.
Larry will be greatly missed by his High Blue family. He enjoyed our Zumba classes and always had an abundance of energy that inspired all of us!
Larry was the best. He changed my life for the better and I’m forever grateful. He is already so missed.
Larry was a special person, one of our very favorite members. Just a few days prior to his passing, he came to celebrate Kristen’s retirement at High Blue. I remember how happy staff and fellow members were to see Larry. We will miss his smile and constant jokes. Rest easy my friend
Larry, was an good friend! Hier in Wiesmoor, Germany. Wir haben viel Spass zusammen gehabt! We have a lot funny times here in Wiesmoor, East Friesland. I was still in contact with him after all this years! Larry, Rest in Peace! Greetings in haven from Germany, Wiesmoor, Ostfriesland
Larry has been a wonderful friend since I met him in Wiesmoor, Germany. I don’t think anyone I know, who also knew Larry, didn’t like him. He was a good friend to everyone of all ages. He played with my very young kids and he remained interested in their lives through time for nearly 40 years. He’s one of the few who kept in touch over the years via Christmas cards and Facebook. I’m going to miss my friend, Larry. May perpetual light shine upon him.
Good bye my friend 🙁 40 Years of friendship ended with sadness, R.I.P and say greetings to our friends in heaven, one time we will met each other again
Larry will be missed didn’t see me much. He was a great guy sorry couldn’t be there terry wasn’t feeling good.
I might have been able to do more “push-ups” than you my good friend, but I could never match your “wit and charm”. You were one of a kind and will be sadly missed.
My best friend Larry! I miss you so much! Took me a while to write this because, I just didn’t want to believe your gone from this earth. See you again some day my friend. RIP ?
Love,
Earl