Larry W. Wickenhauser, 84, of Heyworth, IL, passed away at home Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2026, at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Heyworth, IL. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. also at the funeral home with Pastor Carl Johnston officiating.  Memorial donations may be made to the Heyworth American Legion or Heyworth Fire and EMS.  Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home of Heyworth, IL, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Larry was born July 21, 1941, in Clinton, IL, a son of Louis O. and Pearl A. (Green) Wickenhauser.  He married his wife of 60 years Nancy Simpkins May 2, 1965, in Heyworth, IL.  She survives.

Also surviving are two sons Jerry (Amy) Wickenhauser and Ronny (Debbie) Wickenhauser; grandchildren Adam Wickenhauser, Megan (Ed) McKinley, Austin Wickenhauser, Jack Wickenhauser, Ruth Wickenhauser, Phillip (Kaiti) Markusson, and Bradley Markusson; and one great-grandchild on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and one sister.

Larry worked for 30 years for Wickenhauser Construction alongside his dad and brother.  He then worked as a custodian for the Heyworth Grade School for 20 years.  Larry loved traveling to the Smoky Mountains. He was an avid Illini and Cub fan. Most of all, he enjoyed watching and traveling to his grandchildren’s sporting events especially Adam playing in the 2014 State Basketball Championship game and his granddaughter Megan cheerleading.