Larry L. Boyer

Larry L. Boyer, 86, of Elmwood, passed away at 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 9, 1938, in Peoria, IL, to Charles “Elmer” and Virginia (Baggs) Boyer.

Larry first married Carla Haines and then later married Louise Hess on April 17, 1993, in Elmwood. She survives.

Larry is also survived by five children, Lynn (Robert) “Bobby” Tannock of Elmwood, and Angie (Larry) Shideman of Elmwood, Daniel (Angela) Hess of Bloomington, IL, James (Amy) Hess of Bloomington, IL, and Rhonda (David) Ross of Springfield, IL; twelve grandchildren, Noah Shideman, Aubrey (Aaron) Graves, Alexa (Heath Skaggs) Shideman, Tyler (Sarah) Tannock, Dara (Andrew) Castro, Travis (Lubna) Brady, Hannah (Sam) Hensley, Emily Hess, Kate Ross, Jack Ross, Alex Hess, and Ella Hess; eight great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Jensen, and Mavis Hensley, Hank Hess, Korra Graves, Ben, and Halen Skaggs, and Lucia Castro, and four more on-the-way; two brothers, Roger Boyer of Fort Meyers, FL, and Ronald (Donna) Boyer of Trivoli; one sister, LuAnn (Todd) Tedder of Garland, TX; and many nieces and nephews.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Lori Lee Boyer.

Larry attended country school through 8th grade at Moore School on Texas Road. He graduated in 1956 from Elmwood High School. He then served for the U.S. Army Reserves from 1961 to 1967. His work career began when Larry was in high school working the summer for his dad at B & B Builders. Larry was a member of Bricklayers Union in Peoria. Later on, Larry and his brother, Ron started their business as Boyer Construction doing masonry work. Larry was an avid golfer playing countless rounds at his beloved Maple Lane Country Club. His other loves were hunting, fishing, and hunting mushrooms, mostly fall ones. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.

Larry was also a member of the Farmington Moose and a former member of the Maple Lane Country Club where he served on the board.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church in Elmwood. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Military rites and burial will immediately follow the service at Elmwood Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, 4722 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614, and the Ronald McDonald House.

To view Larry’s video tribute or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.