Larry Wedekind, 72, of Bridge City, passed away on July 1, 2017, in Port Arthur.
A celebration of Larry’s life will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, July 7, 2017, at The Cowboy Church of Orange County. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee.
Born in Amboy, Illinois, on January 25, 1945, he was the son of Herman Wedekind and Phyllis Washurn. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was a very hard worker and loved to work. He owned and operated his own 18-wheeler rig for 38 years. He was a top notch 18-wheeler driver and never had an accident. He was a mechanic and bus driver for BCISD. In his free time Larry liked to play washers and spend time with his family. He was a true leader and a great example for his family. He was an amazing provider for his wife and children, who he cared for very much. Larry will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Tina Deanne Wedekind.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Wedekind; sister, Anna Stevens of Illinois; children, Brenda Moseley and husband, Jerry, of Bridge City, TX, Chuck Wedekind of Bridge City, TX, Crystal Tolar of Orange, TX, and Scott Wedekind and wife, Cyndy, of Bridge City, TX; grandchildren, Kris Wedekind, Destiny Garza, Brook Garza, Emily Sanford, Lynnsee Halfin, Brant Halfin, Reagan Wales, Dean Webb, Cassidy Wedekind, and Chloe Wedekind; and great-grandchildren, Addyson Vilo, Ashtyn Vilo, Spencer Sanford, and Gunner Hunt.
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Anonymous
July 5, 2017
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July 5, 2017
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Love The Abell'S And Biri'S
July 5, 2017
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Dana Mckinney
July 5, 2017
Who can think of Larry and not smile? He was our "Malboro Man" who looked like some handsome cowboy that just stepped out of a movie. Randy and I enjoyed running with Larry and "Flash" up and down the interstates hauling freight and talking away the miles. We cherished our infrequent phone calls and still talk about your visit to Kansas. We will miss Larry forever and consider ourselves blessed to have met such a great person. Our deepest sympathy to sweet Dorothy and the rest of the family. Randy, Dana & Ben McKinney
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July 5, 2017
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July 5, 2017
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Ron Yenerich
July 4, 2017
Larry you will be missed by so many who had the privilege to know you and Love you,next to your mom and dad and sister I have known you the longest ,you and I and Don Pierce have Played together worked together got in trouble together,,and Raced,, Chased and had a few cold ones together ,,, that made us the three Musketeers,, or the three brothers of PawPaw,, we gave the Three Stooges a run for there money,, O so many memories ,,then we became cousins,, Thank God for our Wonderful wives Dorothy and Phyllis ,who made sure we stayed on the straight and narrow ,,Thank God for that special place where we will meet again,,Miss you my special friend,,,,,, Ron Yenerich
Roberta Cutshaw And Denny & Susie Wittwer
July 3, 2017
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July 3, 2017
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Larry Wedekind.
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July 3, 2017
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Anonymous
July 3, 2017
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Larry Wedekind.
Lynnsee Halfin
July 3, 2017
Miss you more than ever papaw, I will definitely miss us picking on each other, and you pointing that finger at me and saying "girl, imma get you". Or you always trying to scare me when I'm not expecting it. You truly were one of my heros. Thank you for all the life lessons. I love you :heart:
Evelyn Halfin
July 3, 2017
Billy and I have known Larry for many years and never known a better or nicer person. Quite, kind, intelligent and loved his family. He will always hold a special place in our family. The Billy Halfin Family
Emily Sanford
July 3, 2017
Papaw, I love you and miss you so much! We all do. I will miss all of your witty comebacks and watching you beat everyone at washers. Most of all I'll miss your hugs and your voice. Fly high sweet man.
Daneen Eller
July 3, 2017
I want to share one of my most precious memories of Larry with you all. I think of it and smile. The day Kris was born, the first of the many grandchildren, Larry was sitting in the rocker, holding him, smiling. I said to him, "Dad, he is the spitting image of you...your soul grandchild, I think that everyone has one, and this one is yours." I still see the smile on his face as he looked at him, staring down at Kris with such pride. Larry was a kind man. He loved and took pride his family. It is said that the measure of a man's life is not in years, but in love...it is in that which life continues. Larry continues to be well-loved. Our family lifts yours up in prayer today and always. The Ellers: Dani (Neen), Mark, Troy-Anne and Kameron.