Lawrence “Larry” Allen Beaty, 75, of Belleville, IL passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Belleville Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Beaty, Sr. and Lorane Jackie (nee Tosh) Beaty, and his brother, Edward Beaty, Jr. Larry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia M. Beaty (nee Meirink); 3 daughters, Christina (Todd) Harris, Tara Beaty (David McGhee), and Kendra (Paul) Kaemmerer; 6 grandchildren, Jacob Harris, Aislinn Harris, Savannah McGhee, Rex McGhee, Maya Kaemmerer, and Lexi Kaemmerer; and 2 brothers, Donald and David Beaty.
Larry retired in 2017 from the United States Postal Service after 31 years of service. He was a simple man who loved his family. He loved to travel and going out to eat with his family. Larry enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball and CNN! His other favorite past times included going to Fairmount Racetrack and watching live or simulcast horse racing while hanging out with his friends and enjoying a cold beer!
Friends are invited to share in the celebration of Larry’s life on Friday, 9/20/2019 from 3-7 p.m. at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223. Following the gathering at the funeral home, the family will then move the party to the patio at 4204 Main to raise a beer in honor of Larry. Memorials are appreciated to Randy’s Rescue Ranch in O’Fallon, IL, Disabled Jockey Fund, or Canter. Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.