Larry Gene Imhoff Sr., age 86 of Salem, IL, formerly of Michigan, went home to be with His Savior on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, while at Helia Healthcare in Salem.
Larry was born on November 12, 1938, in Lakeview, Michigan the son of Carl and Freda (Bard) Imhoff. He married Mary Harter on November 2, 1963. She was his faithful caregiver after his stroke in 2015, and she survives in Salem.
In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by his children, Douglas Imhoff and wife Ruth Ann “Peanut”, Carl Imhoff and wife Tamme, Larry Imhoff Jr and wife Barbara, and Julia Thomas and husband Matthew; grandchildren, Karen McPhee, Patrick Imhoff, Steven Imhoff and wife Hannah, Fred Imhoff and wife Charity, Courtney Imhoff, Christopher Imhoff and wife Mikayla, Maria Imhoff, Josiah Thomas and Micah Thomas; great grandchildren, Briac McPhee, Lyric McPhee, Bradyn Imhoff, Tessa Imhoff, Tori Imhoff, Tristen Imhoff, Christian Imhoff, Yanis Imhoff, Mia Imhoff and Parker Imhoff; and siblings, Elaine Ingraham and husband Duane, Charles Imhoff and wife Joan, Donald Imhoff and wife Pat and Robert Imhoff and wife Jackie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Freda, and siblings, June Olsen, Gayla Nance, Bud Imhoff, and James Imhoff.
Larry attended the Wesleyan Bible Church in Salem. He worked as an over-the-road truck driver until retirement. Larry was a member of the United States Army. Larry didn’t know a stranger, and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He loved big and will be greatly missed.
Services for Larry Gene Imhoff Sr. will be held at 11 am, May 17th at the Wesleyan Bible Church on South Broadway in Salem, IL. A visitation and graveside service will be held in Lakeview at a date to be announced. Crouse Funeral Home in Salem is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.CrouseFH.com
