Died Monday June 3, 2019 at home.
Larry was born July 30, 1939 in Hooper to Clinton and Bernice 'Lorensen' Strong. He married Melissa Davis February 20, 1959. Larry lived nearly all his life in Fremont, graduating from Fremont High School in 1957. After graduation he began working at Phelps Tobacco and Candy. Larry often would fondly recall boyhood memories of hunting for rabbits, life with his twelve brothers and sisters, being a pinsetter at the local bowling alley, and time he had spent in the Boy Scouts.
During his prime years of his life sandwiched between episodes of Carol Burnett, Archie Bunker, and Barney Miller, Larry was an avid snooker pool player, played in various golf leagues, fastpitch softball, and bowling. He traveled to many national bowling tournaments with his wife and friends. During the mid-1970's he reigned for six weeks as the King of The Hill Champion on KETV's Jackpot Bowling.
Later in life, Larry continued to play in senior golf leagues. He also continued working his only job with his only employer Phelps Tobacco and Candy, later known as Columbo. His work career of 60 years came to an end in 2017 due to his health. In his final years, after finally retiring, he still enjoyed watching old westerns, pro golf tournaments and baseball on television.
Larry is survived by 3 children Jeanette Jeppesen of Fremont, Doug (Nancy) Strong of Fremont and Mark(Christy) Strong of Omaha, 8 grandchildren Tasha(Beth), Taylor(Maddie), Kaylee(Tyler), Tarah(Justin), Lindsay(Jared), Wrigley, Addison and Clark; 8 great grandchildren Jaymee, Delaney, Neva, Vivian, Zach, Oaklie, Abby and Noah; brother Jim(Gloria) Strong of Fremont, 3 sisters Judy Goad, Dana (Ron) Sidorski, Susan (Paul) Ortega all of Washington State, sisters-in-law Mila 'Pee Wee' Marty and Edith Strong both of Fremont.
Larry was preceded in death by Melissa on May 21, 2011, parents, 5 brothers and 3 sisters.
The funeral will be 10am, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Sinai Lutheran Church in Fremont, the Rev. Al Duminy will officiate. Burial will be later in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Susan and Paul Ortega
Puyallup, WA Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Rest easy my brother, we will miss your quirky laugh and sense of humor. Your woes and pains are all gone and you are with Melissa, Mom and Dad and all the rest of our family watching us here muddle thru till we come too! Love you!Karen
Osceola, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2019 So sorry for your loss! Prayers for comfort in this difficult time. May comfort come with memories of family and friends as they gather in remembrance. Love you all!Rhonda Northrup Eichner
Estacada, OR Tuesday, June 4, 2019 I am so sorry for the loss of your dad I remember them as I was Ruby's ex sister in law I have wondered about you, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time