MSgt. Larry J. Herrin, USAF, Ret., age 74, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on June 29, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL, died on Monday, March 28, 2022, at his residence.
Larry retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant and served his country for over 21 years as an avionics specialist and then superintendent.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Eunice, nee Morgan Glass; and his sister, Janet Orf.
Larry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Herrin, nee Wilson; his children, Eric A. Herrin of Rich Woods, MO, Larry Mike (Christina) Herrin of Shiloh, IL, and Anna M. (Justin) Hauss, of Smithton, IL; his grandchildren, Devin Kelemetc (Sam Atkins), Blake Hauss, and Alex Hauss; his brother, David Glass of Georgia; his sister-in-law, Lynn Glass of Florida; and his extended family, Wes and Kathy Johnson, and their children, Samantha Johnson (Isaiah Coad), Noah (Rachel) Johnson, and Matti Johnson. Larry is also survived by loving nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Heartland Hospice, especially Crystal, Michelle, and Aaron; and to Dr. Koch and Becki at Fresenius Kidney Care.
Memorials are preferred to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of St. Louis, MO.
Larry’s wishes were for a simple cremation followed by a graveside service with military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 1:00P.M. on Monday, June 6, 2022.
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