Larry B. Schenk

Larry B. Schenk died September 24, 2026, at his residence.

Larry was born June 22, 1932, in Rexburg to Hattie Rock. When he was two years old, Hattie married John Schenk, who adopted Larry. He was raised in Burma on his father’s farm. He went to school in Cottonwood, riding a horse to school, and later attended high school in Richfield.

He met and courted Lareeda Coates. They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 4, 1954. To this union came three daughters: Denise Anne, Lori Jo, and Rebecca "Becky" Lynn.

Larry served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan to work as a mechanic. After two years in the Army, he joined the Air Force (Air National Guard), where he dedicated 26 years of service. Following his retirement from the military, he worked in construction.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lareeda. He is survived by his daughters, Denise Schenk, Lori (Steve) Hone (or Lori), and Rebecca (Ken) Gray; as well as 8 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Richfield Cemetery. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Larry's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.