Lawrence E. “Larry” Mohns, 78, of Fenton, IL, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.
Lawrence was born April 8, 1942, in Monroe, WI, to Orville E. and Ethel N. (Burington) Mohns. He was a 1961 graduate of Savanna High School in Savanna, IL. Lawrence married Esther M. Nelson on August 9, 1968, in Lyndon, IL. He was first employed by the Chicago and North Western Railroad in Clinton, IA. He then was employed by General Electric Co. in Morrison for 31 years, retiring in 1999. Lawrence was a member of the GEAA while working at General Electric. He enjoyed bowling with friends and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren’s activities.
Survivors include his wife, Esther; daughter, Teresa (Eric) Hlubek of Morrison, IL; two grandchildren, Dalton and Garrett Hlubek; sister, Mrs. Betty Shrake of Savanna.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Darlene Ritter.
A graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2020, at Fenton Cemetery in Fenton, IL. Pastor James Machen, Jr., Senior Pastor of Church of the Open Door in Clinton, IA, will officiate.
There will be no Visitation.
The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.