Larry Peckenpaugh

Larry Peckenpaugh, 84, became free of pain Monday, June 9, 2025, at home surrounded by love. Larry was born May 18, 1941, the youngest of 4, to the late Harold and Alma (Mueller) Peckenpaugh in Evansville, IN. Larry attended Reitz High School, a proud member of the Class of 1960. Larry met the love of his life, Carol Jean Jung, at Perry Heights and on December 22, 1962, a cold snowy day, they married. Larry was a veteran of the United States Navy Seabees. Upon return home he went to work for Deig Brothers Construction, retiring after 35 years, spending many of those years as the union steward. Not one to be idle, Larry then worked part-time at Mill Made for several years before fully retiring. Larry had a love for being outdoors, be it working in his shed or growing his garden and remained very particular about his lawn maintenance up to the end. Larry was a man of ingenuity, always tinkering on a project be it for himself or a family member. Larry made many memories traveling. He spent his retirement doing all his favorite things including chauffeuring his granddaughter’s various places while doing his best to bestow his wisdom upon them. Larry was a lifetime member of St. James West Church and a member of Zoar UCC upon marriage. He was a long-time member of Robinson Township Conservation Club. He donated many hours of his time volunteering to help various organizations through the years including North Posey Band Boosters, Vanderburgh and Posey Co. 4-H events, St. James Fall Festival booth, The Holy Smokers (a group of retired old men making BBQ to sell and benefit nonprofit groups). Honestly, if Carol had volunteered for something Larry was likely to help too. Larry leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Carol; daughter Melinda (Greg) Brown; son Chad (Gail) Peckenpaugh; granddaughters Kirstyn (Tim) Sutton, Katelyn (Kilian) Horton; great grand dogs; a sister-in-law, a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless lifelong friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Betty & Jim Downey; brother Wesley Peckenpaugh; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry & Mildred Peckenpaugh; and favorite companion, Molly Dog Brown. A memorial service will be held at 10 am CST on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN, with Rev. Gene Backes officiating. Entombment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 3 pm to 7 pm CST and from 9:00 AM until service time on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. James West Church, 3101 Hillcrest Terrace, Evansville, IN 47712 or Vanderburgh County Humane Society, 400 Millner Industrial Dr, Evansville, IN 47710. The family would like to express their gratitude to Compassus Hospice who assisted greatly in the final week.

Larry Peckenpaugh

May 18, 1941 - June 9, 2025