Larry D. McKee

Larry D. McKee, 83 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. He was born on November 5, 1938 in Maryville, Missouri to Harvey and Mary (Chestnut) McKee. Larry served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a former mayor of Beatrice. He married Judy Thimgan in 1958 and she passed away in 2010. Larry later married Janice Edeal. He co-owned Beatrice Glass Company for 50 years. Larry was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 60 years, Sesostris Shrine, Order of the Eastern Star and the Marine Corps League. He enjoyed Masonic and Shrine activities.

Larry is survived by his wife, Janice Edeal and her family; his daughters, Denise Thornburg and husband Kirk of Beatrice, Diane Rinne-Brannagan of Hastings; grandchildren, Dustin Rinne, Desiree Rinne, Jenna Larsen, Jessi Remmers, Samantha Brannagan; and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Judy Nan in 2010.

Inurnment will be at a later date in the Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice. Memorials are suggested to the Sesostris Shrine or the Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children. Harman-Wright Mortuary & Crematory in Beatrice in charge of arrangements.

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