Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Allen, Larry "Bear" Eugene Sr. October 3, 2022
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Hasting's Reminder Saturday October 8, 2022

                             LARRY EUGENE ALLEN Sr.

Larry Eugene Allen, Sr.,"Bear", age 78 of Wayland, MI, passed away October 3, 
2022. Larry was born on November 9, 1943, in Hasting's MI, the son of Clinton 
and Rosina (Martz) Allen.

He attended grade school in Freeport and graduated from Lake Odessa in 1962. 
Larry briefly drove ambulance in hasting's and worked at Girrbach Funeral Home 
before starting at Hasting's Piston Ring. After many years as a foreman, he was 
asked to open a plant out of state. In 1984 he moved to Yankton, SD where he 
worked and opened Hastings Filters. After over 40 years with Hastings, he 
retired in 1999.

In 1965 Larry married Valery Varney, and they shared three children together. He 
later married Mary Vibbert in 2003.

Larry was an avid sports lover, with his favorite football teams being the 
Raiders and MSU Spartans. He also had a love of baseball with his team being the 
New York Yankees.Throughout his growing up years he played baseball, and in 1961 
and 1962 Larry was invited to play in the Detroit Tigers annual all-star game in 
Detroit. In the two innings that Larry pitched he gave up zero hits. When it was 
Larrys turn to hit, re recorded a home run, being the youngest player to hit a 
home run at Butzel Field. He played football all through high school He was a 
golden glove boxer. As an adult, he played lots and lots and lots of golf and 
was also on a bowling league. He loved to rebuild vintage cars and went to many 
car shows. His pride and joy was a 1956 Chevy that he found on a farm that had a 
tree growing out of the trunk and he rebuilt everything on it.He played the 
drums in a band and loved to sing.He was always up for a party with his many 
friends and family.

He was a lover of all music from CCR, ZZ Top, Beach Boys and Elvis to Gene 
Watson, Travis Tritt and George Jones.He enjoyed his TV as well, watching all 
the latest thrillers, true crime stories and just about any comedy with John 
Candy or Chevy Chase.As he aged and it was harder for him to get around, he 
found solace in his PS and loved playing video games.

He was always up for a cookout, family gathering or any sporting event. Larry 
was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Rosie Allen: brother Gerry 
Allen; nephews, John and Randy Allen, and wife, Mary Joyce Allen.

He is survived by his daughter, Stacy Uff (Sioux Falls,SD):sons, Larry Allen Jr.
(Yankton,SD), David Allen Sr.,(Yankton, SD.):grandchildren, Alicia and (Reggie) 
Gadsden (Yankton, SD) David Allen Jr. (Yankton, SD), Zole Uff (Sioux 
Falls,SD)and Emerson Allen (Yankton SD); great-grandchildren, Tayven,Kamren and 
Jayla Gadsden (Yankton SD); brother, Robert (Helen) Allen (Wayland, MI): 
sisters,Donna (Gene) Lambert (Abbeville, AL.),Darlene (Phil) 
Honeysett(Middleville,MI):nieces/nephews, Deb (Sonny) Hartman (Hasting's MI), De 
Anna Kulikowski (Hasting's MI), Amy (Jack) Rosenburg (Middlevillel,MI), Kim 
Lambert (Brooksville,FL.) Chad (Selena) Lambert (Hudson FL),Catherine (Matt) 
Kuipers (Middlevile,MI), Tracy (Ro) Dutcher (Wayland,MI), and many great 
nieces/nephews.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Village of Freeport, Department 
of Public Work, ATTN: BOB RICHARDSON, PO BOX 10, FREEPORT,MI to help maintain 
the ball fields. Please make checks payable to Village of Freeport, Please note 
in memo: Larry Allen Memorial. 

A celebration of Life will be held Sunday Oct.9, 2022, at 2 pm with a meal at 
the VFW, 735 S.Main St., Wayland,MI 49348.

Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. TO leave an online condolence visit 
www.girrbachfuneralhome.net

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