Larry D. Frank, Sr., 58, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born Feb. 22, 1963, a son of the late Larry and Carolyn (Littlehale) Frank. He married Mary Thorpe on Nov. 2, 2019, in Gillespie, and she survives.

Larry was a 1981 graduate of Mt. Olive High School and later attended DeVry Institute of Technology and Lewis and Clark Community College majoring in business management. He was a former employee of S&S Railroad Salvage & Industrial Demolition. Most recently he worked as a vice president for Livingston Pipe and Tube in Staunton for over 25 years. Larry was an Eagle Scout, former Scoutmaster, and spent many years coaching baseball and softball. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Gillespie and was very committed to his faith. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 4499 as well as the Loyal Order of the Moose 1634 in Litchfield. He enjoyed traveling with Mary, especially to visit various wineries. He had a lifelong love affair with the Chicago Cubs. He was happiest when spending time with his beloved grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Frank; son, Larry (Brittney) Frank, Jr., of Tremont; daughter Meagan (Adam) Madden of St. Louis, Mo.; grandchildren, Tyler, Marqui, Selah, Nora, Amelia, and Liam; brother, Denny (Chrissy) Frank; sister, Dena King; special relative, Joyce Helfer; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Orla and Connie Stephens; three adult stepchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 11, at First United Methodist Church of Gillespie with Rev. Larry Frank Jr. and Rev. San Young Lee officiating. Graveside service followed at Crabtree Cemetery in Litchfield.

Memorials may be directed to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Condolences may be left online at beckerandson.com. Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive was in charge of arrangements.