Larry served in the United States army from 1956-1982, as an operations officer, force development, Infantry Instruction and advisor. He had deployments to Vietnam and overseas assignments to Morocco, where he was a Senior Army Liaison to the US Embassy; and Berlin, where he met his wife of 66 years, Ingrid Heggen. Larry was also the recipient of numerous medals, badges of honor, to include the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star.
After military retirement he served as a substitute teacher at Kecoughtan High School, earning the high honor of Substitute Teacher Extraordinaire. Larry continued his service work for 35 years, officiating high school baseball and basketball. Larry loved mentoring youth and encouraging them to stay in school and do their best. He was a loving husband and father.
Larry is survived by wife, Ingrid; sons, Steven (Vicki) and Jeffrey Heggen; and sweet cat, Bipsie.
A public visitation for Larry will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Ave, Hampton, Virginia 23666, followed by a chapel mass at 12:00 PM.
