Larry B. Cropper, 72, of Warren, Illinois passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2023.  Larry was born on September 7, 1950 in Freeport, Illinois to Burdette and Arlene (Vinger) Cropper.  He graduated from Warren High School in 1968.  Larry married Mary K. Sargent on October 30, 1971 at Grace Lutheran Church in Darlington, Wisconsin.

Larry worked for L&S Gas Company in Warren where he sprayed crops, delivered gas, and was their appliance technician.  He retired after 47 years of dedicated service.  Farming was one of Larry's passions.  He was a lifelong farmer in the rural Warren area. He was a past president of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren where he was also an active member.  Larry was an avid Chicago sports fan, especially for the Bulls, Cubs, and Bears.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Larry is survived by his wife Mary, of Warren, his children; Amanda (Darby) Bennett of New Diggings, WI, Melissa (Tony) Koberstein of Sun Prairie, WI, and Tim (Carah) Cropper of Monroe, WI, grandchildren; Christina, Elizabeth, and Jacob Bennett, Violet Koberstein, Seth and Marynn Cropper, his brother; James (Maria) Cropper of North Carolina, his mother-in-law Kathleen Sargent-Teasdale, many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law Francis Sargent, and his step-father-in-law Bob Teasdale.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren, IL.

A visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of services on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren, IL.

Burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL.

Rev. Janice Diefenthaler will officiate the services.

A luncheon will follow the services at the church.

A memorial has been established in his memory.