Larry Dean Sussenbach
December 13, 1962 ~ March 6, 2026
Born in:
Greenville, IL
Resided in:
Greenville, IL
Larry Dean Sussenbach, age 63, of Greenville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, surrounded by his family after bravely battling cancer for the past 4 years.
Larry was born December 13, 1962, in Greenville, Illinois, the son of Harry Dee and Frances Louise (Gaffner) Sussenbach. He married Sheri (Ficklin) Sussenbach on October 1, 1988, and they shared 38 years together. Together they had two children, Jordyn and Tanner, both of Greenville.
He was a lifelong resident of our community. In 1981, he graduated from Greenville High school.
He retired, in December 2025, after dedicating 40 plus years, as a Parts Counter man for Ford dealerships. Larry took great pride in providing the best service to all his customers.
Larry was a saver, collector and gatherer. He loved to save everything because everything had a use. If you needed something, it was in one of the sheds. The challenge lied in finding it among the organized chaos.
He enjoyed old-school country music and was an avid bowler, washer thrower, and bags thrower.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry D. and Frances Sussenbach; a sister in infancy, Sue Carol Sussenbach, a sister Dianne Dee (Jerry) Jackson; maternal grandparents, Carl & Ethel Gaffner; and paternal grandparents, Walter and Winnie Sussenbach.
Surviving Larry are his wife, Sheri Sussenbach of Greenville, Illinois; children, Jordyn (Tyler) Young, Greenville, and Tanner (Lauren) Sussenbach, Greenville; grandchildren, Alita, Aliza and Hesston Dean ‘HD’ Sussenbach; brothers, Max (Jo) Sussenbach, of Greenville and Mike (Martha) Sussenbach, of Greenville.
The family will host a public celebration of life, at the Greenville VFW, Post 1377, 2043 S. 4th St., Greenville, IL 62246, on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Food will be provided and a special remembrance speech will be delivered at 6:00 pm.
The family requests no flowers, plants, or other gifts and asks that memorials be given in Larry’s memory.
Memorials may be given at the celebration of life or mailed to: Greenville Junior High Softball and Baseball Programs, Greenville Junior High, 1200 Junior High Drive, Greenville, IL 62246.
Larry was a laid back, casual guy and would want his celebration of life to be the same; so, please, wear jeans to his celebration of life.
The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Home in Greenville with the arrangements.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.
Services
Celebration of Life: March 13, 2026 4:00 pm
VFW Post #1377
2043 4th Street
Greenville , IL 62246
618.664.1615
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Larry Dean Sussenbach 's name.
Greenville Junior High Softball & Baseball Programs
1200 Junior High Drive
Greenville,
IL
62246
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Larry was a great guy. I met him years ago when we both threw washer together. I also enjoyed taking about old beer signs with him. He always had a smile on his face when we talked. Sorry for your loss
Mary(Sparlin) and Dennis Green
Tanner and family,
I was sorry to read about your father’s recent passing. I lost my dad at 29 so I
understand. I knew you were expecting another baby and by the obituary you have a son along with the two little girls. That is good news to help you through a sad time. Sending out sympathy, Judy Schneck
Sheri and family, my sincere sympathy on the passing of Larry. Whenever he came to the Bank he would always stop by my desk to visit. I enjoyed our visits and the conversations covered a wide variety of topics. Sports, cars, kids or the latest local news. He was a good one!