OBITUARY

Larry Lee French

1935 - 2020

Larry Lee French beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, NE surrounded by his daughters. He was welcomed into heaven by our Lord Savior Jesus Christ, his wife, Joann, his parents and his brothers.

Larry was the oldest of seven sons born to Clifford “Tuffy” and Myrtle (Ball) French. He was born August 7, 1935 in Decatur, Nebraska. He grew up in the Decatur area and graduated from Decatur High School in 1953. Larry married the love of his life, Joann, May 16, 1958 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Decatur. They made their home in rural Decatur, farming before buying and operating French’s Food Market. Larry was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and later attended Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska.

Larry loved watching Chicago Cubs baseball and all Husker sports. As an animal lover, he was devoted to his cats. Larry also loved playing cards, fishing with his grandsons, and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joann; parents; brothers, Kelly and Don.

Survivors include his daughters, Mary (Brad) Baker of Lincoln, NE, Kathy (Dennis) Mussack and Patti (Carl) Taylor all of Decatur, Jeanne (Brian) Micek of Columbus; 10 grandchildren, Jennie and Jim Carda, Bryan and Stacy Baker, Jill and JC Talman, Tim and Brandi Mussack, Carl and Jeanette Taylor, Becky Taylor, Jordan and Sarah Pinion, Evan, Cayden and Griffin Micek; 8 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

    Information taken from May 25, 2003 Decatur Alumni Banquet Booklet.

Spouse:  Joann (Haeffner)

Children:  4 daughters, Mary, Kathy, Patti and Jeanne.   3 Granddaughters and 6 grandsons.

I farmed for 20 years then Joann and I bought Nick's Market.  After retiring from the store, I am presently working part-time at the Decatur Toll Bridge. 

I enjoy fishing, boating, gardening and most of all my grandchildren.