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Larry Ewen

Jerseyville |

Larry E. Ewen, 75, of Jerseyville passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at his home, with his family by his side.

He was born December 7, 1942, in Kampsville, the son of Philip and Beatrice Vetter Ewen.He married Shirley Snyders Klaas on February 14th, 1994He served in the US Army from 1960 to 1963He was a barber in Hardin for many years and retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation, where he was a ferry boat pilot at the Brussels FerrySurvivors include his loving wife, Shirley Ewen; children Lori(Jeff) McKinnon of Hardin, Rebecca(Tom)Plasmeier of Jerseyville, Kim (Rich) Skinker of Blue Springs, Mo, Sue(Jon)Hillen of Hardin, Brian (Amanda) Klaas of Jerseyville and Connie Klaas of St. Charles, MO; 11 grandchildren, Heather(Bert)Challans, Hannah McKinnon, Emma and Drew Plasmeier, Conner, Thomas and Justin Skinker, A.J, Callie and Al Hillen and Ashton Klaas; 2 great grandchildren, Nash and Claire Challans; one brother, Lloyd Ewen, one sister Rosie(Jim) Keeton; 1 brother in law, Arthur BaileyIn addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruthie Bailey and 2 brothers, Harold and Wayne EwenPer his wishes, the body will be cremated, with a private burial to follow at a later dateMemorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.An online condolence and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com


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