Larry W. Lanning

October 24, 1939 - September 10, 2014

Larry W. Lanning of Cadillac passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was 74. He was born October 24, 1939 in Midland to Keith D. and Doris M. (Beebe) Lanning. He was formerly married to M.J. Lanning Spolyar from 1966 to 1989. Larry then married the former Mary Anne Youngdall on May 26, 2011 in Tennessee. Larry graduated from Cadillac High School in 1957 and went on to serve in the United States Army in Korea. He worked at General Motors in Lapeer before moving North and working at Weidner Motors, Joynt Automotive, and Four Seasons Marine. He later retired from Kysor after 24 years. After retiring he worked part time with his friends at Johnson Insurance Agency. Larry was a member of Cadillac Elks Lodge #680, American Legion Post #94, Disabled American Veterans, Fraternal Order of Eagles, AMVETS Post #110 and the National Rifle Association. He was an avid NASCAR fan, Detroit Lions fan and Corvette enthusiast. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Lanning of Cadillac; his mother, Doris Lanning of Cadillac; his children, Keri Lanning (Russell Smith) of Cadillac and Duane (Roberta) Lanning of Dubuque, Iowa and Jennifer (Juan) Pedroza of Kingsley; grandchildren: William, Emma, Victoria, Amanda, Zachary, Gordon, Amari, Ceceila, Isabelle, Maximus and a great grandson, Liam. He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Lanning in 1977. A memorial visitation will be held 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday September 13, 2014 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elks Lodge #680. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.