Larry Ross Van Lue

Larry Ross Van Lue, age 78, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in the comfort of his family’s presence.

His life began November 10, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana, the oldest of twelve children born to Sherman and Neva Van Lue.  He married Betty Jane Quebedeaux August 17, 1963 in Alexandria, Louisiana.           

Larry served honorably in the U.S. Air Force.  He loved jazz and traditional bluegrass and played several instruments, including banjo, guitar, piano and organ.  Larry loved his dog, Petey, and cats, Mama Cat and Snowy.  He loved fishing year-round and was a huge fan of all things food (he was always the gravy maker every Thanksgiving).  Larry was a story teller extreme.

Larry will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years,Betty Van Lue of Cassopolis; two daughters, Kimberly (Patrick) Aird of Niles, Michele (Robert) Dillavou of Niles; one son, Ronald Van Lue of Cassopolis; nine grandchildren, Amber (Jose) Quinones, Nathanial (fiance’ Rebecca Teed) Filley, Jessica (Josh) Manning, Jared LeClercq, Jordan Filley, Airman First Class Shane Filley, Jonathan Schrock, Bayley LeClercq, Colt LeClercq; two great grandchildren, Hayden Van Lue, Ryleigh Manning; five sisters, Marilyn (Robert) Karacson, Karen Hillelson, twins Beverly (David) Zimmerman and Barbara Shirley, Becky (Jeff) Thompson; two brothers, Walter (Maryann) Van Lue, Mark (Laura) Van Lue; two brothers-in-law, David Usher, Robin Koch; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Rosalie Usher, Betsy Koch, Christine Van Lue; and one brother, Brian Van Lue.     

Family and friends will gather Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m. in Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 202 North Broadway Street, Cassopolis, officiated by the Revered Fr. Russell Homic of Holy Maternity Catholic Church of Dowagiac, followed by full Military Honors accorded by active members of the Air Force and the Honor Guard of the Lt. William E. Lozier VFW Post 10704 of Cassopolis and a Rosary recited by the Daughters of Saint Ann of Saint Ann Catholic Church of Cassopolis.      

The family prefers contributions in memory of Larry be made to Cass County Veterans Affairs, 120 North Broadway Street, Suite 215, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.  Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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