Larry E. Steagall, 79, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Friday, August 19, 2022 at his son’s residence.
He was born on March 26, 1943 to the late Joseph E. and Jacqueline F. (Sharp) Steagall in Crandon, WI. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School.
On June 15, 1963, he married Gayle Barnett in Kenosha. They later divorced. On June 7, 1984 he married Patricia Kerkman in Kenosha. She preceded him in death on April 22, 2021.
Larry worked at AMC/Chrysler for over 25 years and was a member of Local UAW #72.
Larry enjoyed stock and sprint car racing and drove race cars for many years. He enjoyed singing country music, restoring cars and was an avid gun collector.
Larry is survived by his children Larry (Chantel) Steagall II of Pleasant Prairie, Dawn (David) Christensen of Kenosha and Trisha (Dan) Shepherd of Kenosha, his grandchildren Amanda (Steven) Kingfisher, Ashleigh (Louis) Parker, Justen Shepherd, Ian Christensen, Jordan (Emily Loewen) Christensen, Emma (Howie) Lord, Riley (Hope) Christensen, Damion (Emily Pena) Shepherd and Larry Steagall III, his great grandchildren Haileigh, Will, Laylah and Elliot, his former wife Gayle Shepherd, a brother David (Becky) Steagall and his sisters Jacqueline Parrett and Cindy (Steve) Haukedahl. He is also survived by his beloved cat Jake.
He is preceded in death by four infant sons Timothy Mark, Paul Eugene, Gregory Allen and Michael Vernon and a brother Jim (Carolyn Van Cleve) Steagall.
Funeral Services for Larry will be held on Tuesday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Bruch Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service.