Larry Rhanor

Larry Eugene Rhanor, age 73, of Gowen, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital after a brief illness. The son of Ulysses Stelling & Clarinda Elizabeth (Harley) Rhanor, he was born in Muskegon on May 8, 1947. Following his graduation from high school, Larry enlisted in the United States Navy and was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War era. On June 15, 1983, he married Susan Darlene (Sherman) Norman and together they enjoyed 25 years of marriage until Susie passed away on December 13, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Thomas. Larry, affectionately known as "Meathead", retired from the former Electrolux Home Products after 30 years of service where he worked as an electrician. He enjoyed golfing, birdwatching, computers, and had previously been active at the Gowen Bible Church and the Moose Lodge. On September 22, 2012, he married the former Barbara Jean (Slotman) Bond, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Clarinda Terry of Muskegon; a brother, Michael & Pat Rhanor of Muskegon; his children, Penny & William Neese of Stanton, Doug & Chris Norman of Greenville, and Todd & Robin Norman of Grand Rapids; three step-children, Robin Coon, Liberty & Dale Martin, and Robert & Mary Coon; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday at Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, with the Rev. Bernard Loew, pastor of Sidney Christian Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. A broadcast of the funeral ceremony will be available on the funeral home's Facebook page on Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638. Larry Rhanor Tribute Video To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Larry Rhanor, please visit our flower store.