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Larry S. Kennedy Sr.

July 27, 1939 - December 2, 2024

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Larry S. Kennedy Sr., 85, of Lincoln, passed away on December 2, 2024. He was born on July 27, 1939 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska to LeVerne and Mary Ellen (Davis) Kennedy. He spent his career working as an over-the-road truck driver. Larry served in the Army during the Vietnam War and later became a Post Commander for the Otoe County American Legion Post #8. He was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary #2634. Larry was a NASCAR fan who enjoyed coin collecting and he had a deep love for John Wayne.

Family members include his sons Larry Kennedy Jr. and Samuel Kennedy; daughters Mariana Peyton and Erin Kennedy; sister Elaine Kennedy; and numerous grandchildren. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, sister Billie Jean Kennedy Cole, brother Arthur Kennedy, and sister Roberta Kennedy Chnider.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Road in Omaha. No visitation to be held.

Memorials to the Otoe County American Legion Post #8.

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Services

December27

Graveside Service

2:30 pm CST

Omaha National Cemetery

14250 Schram Road, Omaha, NE 68138

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December 14, 2024

Larry, you can drive tractor-trailers across heaven’s skies, and look down on SAPP Bros at Percival.

– Roger L. Kopf
December 12, 2024

Well Cuz, now you have wings instead of just a big heart and the gift of gab. Until we meet again. Cousin Larry at Crater Lake

– Cecilia Heinze

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Garry D. Hodgin

  • Saturday, January 18 at 10:30 AM
  • Cedar Hill Methodist Church
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Janet C. Weyhrauch

  • Saturday, January 18 at 2:00 PM
  • First-Plymouth Church
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Rev. Dr. Donnis J. Reese

  • Saturday, January 18 at 2:00 PM
  • St. David’s Episcopal Church
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  • Funeral Service

Patricia Kathleen Witkowski

  • Monday, January 20 at 10:30 AM
  • St. John the Apostle Catholic Church
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Stacy A. Melichar

  • Monday, January 20 at 2:00 PM
  • South Chapel
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Stacy A. Melichar

  • Monday, January 20 at 2:00 PM
  • South Chapel
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Harry (Dale) Giebenrath

  • Tuesday, January 21 at 1:00 PM
  • Midtown Chapel
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  • Memorial Services

John “Jack” C. Cole

  • Wednesday, January 22 at 2:00 PM
  • Eastmont Towers Performing Arts Center
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  • Funeral Service

Marlo Burg

  • Thursday, January 23 at 11:00 AM
  • First United Methodist Church-Waverly
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Jennifer Jolene Foster

  • Thursday, January 23 at 5:00 PM
  • Trinity United Methodist Church of Lincoln
10/14
  • Funeral Service

Wanda F. Nielsen

  • Friday, January 24 at 11:00 AM
  • Waverly Chapel
11/14
  • Funeral Service

Pamela J. Johnson

  • Friday, January 24 at 11:00 AM
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church
12/14
  • Celebration of Life

Mark Phillip Sorensen

  • Saturday, February 01 at 2:00 PM
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Lois S. Chase

  • Friday, February 14 at 11:00 AM
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