Larry Francis Bexten
January 28, 1947 ~ May 1, 2023
Lawrence Francis “Larry” Bexten, 76, of Jefferson City, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born January 28, 1947, in Jefferson City, the son of Anton John and Marie Josephine (Mengwasser) Bexten.
Larry attended school at Sacred Heart Elementary School in Rich Fountain and graduated from Fatima High School in 1965.
After graduation, Larry worked for Quaker Window Products until he joined the United States National Guard.
He was united in marriage to the love of his life on October 28, 1967, at the St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson City to Sandra Katherine “Sandy” Yancey who survives at the home.
In August of 1967, Larry started working for Modern Litho Print Company, where he retired in 2009, having served as the plant superintendent for fifteen years.
He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and their Clown Club, the American Legion, and the Eagle’s Club.
Gardening was his passion and he spent years perfecting his lawn and beautiful flower beds. He also loved canning produce from his vegetable garden and made gallons of multiple kinds of wine.
His greatest joy was being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He attended every sporting event, school, or activity that they were involved in.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Sandy; two children, Tricha (Sam) Gaines, Jefferson City; Shawn (Christie) Bexten, Jefferson City; six grandchildren, Zach (Reagan) Schmidt, Ashley (Daniel) Lensing, Logan Gaines, Chase (Callie) Bexten, Dylan (Abby) Gaines, and Trey Bexten; six great-grandchildren, Jackson, Harlow, Paxton, Natalie, Noah, and Harper; and seven siblings, Paul (Mary) Bexten, Westphalia; Charles (Norma) Bexten, Jefferson City; Rita (Richard) Dudenhoeffer, Linn; Genrose Maddox, Jefferson City; Ralph (Mary Jane) Bexten, Rich Fountain; Elsie (Gus) Irvin, Jefferson City; and Marilyn Curtit, Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Clayton Maddox.
Visitation will be 4-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Trimble Funeral Homes with a prayer service at 3:30.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Jason Doke officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be at Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City.
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So sorry for your loss Sandy. He was a gentle soul. Prayers for your family
Goodbye for now, my dear friend!
Will join you on our forever friendship journey somewhere down the road.
Never,Never forget you😂
So sorry for your loss Sandy and family.
He was a special man.
Tricia, I am so very sorry about the loss of your dad. Am sure he was a wonderful father and he will be greatly missed. Now you have a guardian angel to watch over you and your family.
Sandy & Family , Our thoughts , prayers & deepest sympathy are with you all at the loss of Larry…another good guy taken too soon! Debbie (The Late Louie) Branson Bryce & Tyler & The Family of The Late Victor & Irene Stegeman
Doug, Angie, Miranda & Alison has purchased Schefflera Arboricola for Larry Bexten
Sandy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. While the Modern Litho days are long past, Dick and I thought a lot of the two of you. Dick said Larry was one of his favorites at MLP. Larry leaves behind a great legacy and I know he’ll be watching from above and guiding all of you through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Sandy and family, we are so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Harvey so enjoyed talking with Larry and considered him a friend. Prayers for peace .
Sandy and family! I’m so sorry I was out of town and couldn’t attend services/visitation! Always enjoyed you both and remember our time together at the lake at the “Starlight Hilton”, our name for our weekend fun! You both have always had a special place in my heart!! I can only imagine how you feel, but so blessed to have each other!!
So very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing! My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
RIP Larry🙏🙏🙏