Larry E. Beutler Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

NORFOLK -- Funeral service for Larry E. Beutler, 82, of Norfolk will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 1, 2022 at First United Methodist Church in Norfolk. Officiating the service will be Pastor Bridget Gately. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Norfolk. Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Sunday also at First United Methodist Church. Larry died on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his residence in Norfolk, as he wished, from a short but courageous fight with cancer. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Larry Eugene was born on May 19, 1940 at his home in Foster, NE to Harvey and Bertha (Honzu) Beutler. At the age of 10, Larry and his family moved to Pierce Ne. While in Pierce. Larry was a paper boy and a pin-setter at the Pierce Bowling Alley. Later, Larry and his family moved to Norfolk where Larry attended Norfolk High School, graduating in 1958. On March 4, 1962, Larry married Karen Kay Spiering at the Assembly of God Church on 10th and Pasewalk in Norfolk. The couple was blessed with two sons: Keith Eugene and Bryon Eugene. Karen passed away in 1986. Larry married Deborah D. Kiichler May 21, 1988, at the United Methodist Church in Osmond, Ne. To this union two children were born: Aaron Eugene and Allison Dawn. Larry worked at Abler Transfer as a truck driver for a number of years and then later at Affiliated Foods. After retiring from Affiliated Foods Larry became the designated “rocker of babies” in his wife’s Child Care Business. He was “Pappa Larry” and was greatly loved by all the children that passed through his home. Larry was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Norfolk. He loved all sports and was an avid Husker and Atlanta Braves fan and he was a collector of baseball cards, beginning his collection in the early 1950s. His Great-Granddaughters were his pride and joy and found great joy following their sporting events and school achievements. He is survived by his spouse Deb; children Bryon (Jackie Kopecky) Beutler of O’Neil, Aaron Beutler and Allison Beutler of Sioux City, Ia. Brothers Jim (Shirley) Beutler of Norfolk and Bill (Julie) Beutler of Meadow Grove. Two Granddaughters, one Grandson, three Step-Grandsons and three Great -Grand Daughters. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Bertha, spouse Karen, and son Keith. Music will be provided by Linda Boullion. Pall bearers will be Jeff and Konnie Beutler, Carla and Robbie Christiansen, Jennifer Warneke, and Christopher Kollars. Honorary pall bearers will be Jamie Clausen, Nikki Hurtado, Christopher Beutler, Sydnee Beutler, Savannah Beutler, Shae Beutler, Evan Kopecky, Easton Kopecky, and Elijah Kopecky. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Larry E. Beutler

May 19, 1940 - July 28, 2022