Lawrence D. Moallankamp Sr.'s Obituary
Lawrence D. Moallankamp Sr, 82 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Oak Hill Care Center, Waterloo, IL. He was born in St. Louis, MO, the son of the late Carl and Ruby, nee Lee, Moallankamp. He was married to the late Sylvia, nee Pretto, Moallankamp. They were married on August 30, 1952, in Columbia, IL. She passed away February 6, 2015. He spent most of his early childhood and life on the HillCastle farm in Columbia. Lawrence married the love of his life, Sylvia Pretto, and together they were the proud parents of four daughters and a son. Along with being a farmer, Lawrence was proud to be an operating engineer who ran a crane for many years at Bussen Quarries on the river. He was a master of many skills and could complete any task set before him. He was a true family man with a genuine joy for life. He was crazy about animals and adored children, and they returned that love to him. He was a generous man in every way, always willing to help a neighbor or friend less fortunate than himself. Later in life, he and Sylvia enjoyed taking trips with the family and riding their motorcycles. The light of their lives were their children and grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, February 11, 2017 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lawlor Funeral Home Memorial Services Saturday, February 11, 2017 1:00 pm, Lawlor Funeral Home, 218 S. Metter Ave. Columbia, IL Rev. Larry Ridenour, officiating Cremation was held Memorial Contribution Suggestions As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062 or Humane Society of Monroe County, P.O. Box 164, Waterloo, IL 62298 Survivors Daughter, Charlotte (John) Barker of Columbia, IL Daughter, Debra (Steve) Puckett of Columbia, IL Son, Lawrence (Lori) Moallankamp, Jr. of Columbia, IL Daughter, Rose (Joe) Everett of Dupo, IL Daughter, Barbara Moallankamp of Columbia, IL Grandchildren, Christy Barker, Jay (Heather) Barker, Stacy Martin, Michael Puckett, Jamie (Joe) Gardner, Elly (Tim) Augustine, Abby (Alex) Moallankamp, and Cathy (Joe) Augustine 16 Great-Grandchildren 1 Great-Great Granchild Sisters, Vera (Lydia) Stone of Cahokia, IL, and Bonnie Ferguson of North Dupo, IL Sister-In-Law, Shirley Moallankamp of Columbia, IL Other relatives and friends Also Preceded In Death By Sister, Helen Massie, Brother, Wayne Moallankamp, Grandchild, Trudy Lynn Everett
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