Lawrence Ralph Kassl

Lawrence Ralph Kassl, 84, of Champaign, formally of Danville, passed away on Saturday July 27, 2019, He was born on December 31, 1934 in Chicago the son of Vincent and Milada Kassl. In November of 1955 Larry married the love of his life Shirley Mae Kellum and they spent many wonderful years together before her passing.

He is survived by his four daughters, Cindy (Bob) Schenk, Pam (Brian) Warner, Linda (Ron) Brockett, Sherry (Tracy Smith) Castongue; grandchildren, Jeremy Schenk, Jessica Schugel, Jacki Moynihan, Charles Warner, Katherine Kassl, Cheyenne Brockett, Colton Castongue; eleven great-grandchildren; sister, June Czarnecki and special friend and companion, Carolyn Pruser.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, wife; brothers, Vincent Kassl, Laddie Kassl, Eddie Kassl, Rich Kassl; sisters, Emily Gawerecki, Martha "Sue" Chubb; infant grandson, David Warner and numerous brother and sister-in-laws.

Larry grew up in Chicago and was an avid Bears and White Sox fan. He retired from the railroad and later worked in retail and insurance sales. He loved to watch his children and grandchildren at their sporting events, he coached softball and basketball, umpired softball for many years and enjoyed playing golf. Larry loved his coffee and reading the Chicago Sun Times every morning and enjoyed sharing stories and laughter with friends and family. He will be deeply missed by those who loved and cared for him.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday July 31, 2019 at 11am at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Officiating will be Linda Brockett. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 30, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm at the funeral home.

Please join Larrys family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Tuesday July 30, 2019 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Wednesday July 31, 2019 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834