June 8, 1934 – Oct. 1, 2024
Larry W. Evans, 90, Rochester, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 at his residence.
Larry was born on June 8, 1934, in Rochester, the son of Wilby and Rethal (Beehler) Evans. On June 5, 1955, at the First Baptist Church, he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Joan Ginn.
Larry and Joan were lifelong members of the First Baptist Church and diligent in taking their children every Sunday. Larry was a member of the Moose Lodge, V.F.W. and Masonic Lodge.
Larry was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was proud of his service, his country and his fellow Americans. He raised his Army flag every morning and respectfully brought it inside every night. Larry admired his oldest grandson, Cole Christian, for following in his footsteps and joining the service.
Larry was well known in Rochester for his 66 years of family friendly barber shop services to his community. Many stories and even more laughs were shared around the barber pole. It wasn’t uncommon for a hand of cards to be played, double or nothin’, to pay for your haircut at “Larry’s Barber Shop.”
In addition to a life behind the barber chair, Larry owned and operated Larry Evans Insurance and worked hard to obtain his pilot license.
He enjoyed many flights in his Cessna, he lovingly named, The Blue Bird of Happiness.
Larry and Joan loved to travel and made memorable trips to forty different countries. Larry had a work ethic like no other. He seldom spoiled himself, but he did have a passion for driving a brand new Buick hot off the lot!
Larry will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who was loved by everyone he’d meet. He enjoyed family gatherings with his children, listening to his young grandkids sing, and feeding his neighborhood squirrels; each one lovingly named, Freddy.
We all know, with his ear to ear grin and the twinkle in his eyes, Larry’s legacy and the impact he made on the people of Rochester will live on forever.
Survivors include his daughters, Lynn (Joe) Wiliams, Rochester, Indiana, Brenda (Steve) Christian, Woodbury, Minnesota, son, Brent (Catherine) Evans, Brooksville, Florida, special friend, Kay Little, Rochester, Indiana, grandchildren, Cole (Emily) Christian, Tacoma, Washington, Etta Evans, Porter Evans, Everly Evans, all of Brooksville, Florida, Kiel (Amanda) Williams, Rochester, Indiana, Nic Williams, Rochester, Indiana, great grandchild, Bruno Williams, Rochester, Indiana, brothers, David Evans, Florida, Mick (Judy) Evans, Rochester, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Evans, his parents, and brothers, Gerald Evans, Gene Evans and Robert Evans.
Private services will be conducted with interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, where military honors will be conducted. Arrangements were made by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Larry Evans.
