Larry Shank

Larry Kyle Shank, 73, passed away 12:45 a.m., Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Carrollton on April 4, 1943, he was the son of Paul W. and Aleta L. (Flatt) Shank.

He retired from SIU-Edwardsville as the Superintendent of Building Services. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Great River Road Dune Buggy Club as well as an avid boater.

Surviving  are his long-time companion, Juanita Rose Gosch of Bunker Hill; sons, Wade Shank, Chris Shank, Kip Shank; daughters, Merrede Lampton, Leslie Swilley, Kyle "Missy" Biesk; 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, Loren Shank; and two sisters, Karen Lee and Paula Vinyard.

His parents and a sister, Reva Shank preceded in death.

Private services and burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.

Memorials may be given to BJC Hospice.

Marks Mortuary in Wood River is in charge of arrangements.