Larry E. English, 83, of Alda, NE, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Wood River, NE. Rev. Jonathan D. Sorensen and Rev. Jorge Canela will concelebrate. The funeral mass will be livestreamed on Curran Funeral Chapel Grand Island Facebook page. Inurnment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Wood River, NE with military honors rendered by the Wood River American Legion Post #314, United Veterans Honor Guard, and the U.S. Army Honor Team. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the church with a vigil service at 7 p.m. The family requests casual attire for both the visitation and funeral mass. Your thoughts and prayers may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Larry's obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Larry was born December 2, 1937, in Wood River, NE. He was the son of Earnest and Mary (Kearney) English. Larry grew up in Wood River graduating from Wood River High School in 1955. He was an excellent athlete while in high school, a standout on the basketball court, notorious for his half court shots, and was skilled on the baseball diamond as well. He attended Kearney State College for a year before entering the U.S. Army on October 1, 1961. He served honorably until his discharge on August 4, 1962, after which he returned to Wood River. Larry married Gayalyn Brester on June 27, 1964, in Grand Island, NE. They lived in Wood River and Alda area. Larry was a steam fitter for Local 464 out of Omaha, NE. He worked at the Ordinance Plant and also owned and operated the Brass Rail. Larry was an avid horse race fan and golfer, and will be remembered for the jokes he played on folks. He always had great stories for his grandchildren and he loved watching their school and sporting events. Larry was a member of St. Mary Church in Wood River, The United Association and Local 464, and the American Legion Post #314 of Wood River. Survivors of his immediate family include his wife of 57 years, Gayalyn English of Alda, NE Children: Mitch (Lisa) English of Kearney, NE Lisa (Chuck) Brandt of Cairo, NE Nikki (Chris) Bond of Wood River, NE Kipp (Marci) English of Wood River, NE 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren Sister, Arlene Wiseman of Omaha, NE Sisters-in-law, Irene Lammers, Delores English, Eileen English, Dee Fraser, brother-in-law, Rod Brester. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Ryker Brandt, brothers, Harold, Bernard, Jake, sisters, Roma Spellman, and Barbara Hayden. Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later date. Visitation St. Mary's Church Wednesday, December 1, 2021 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 408 W. 11th St. Wood River, NE 68883 Vigil Service St. Mary Church Wednesday, December 1, 2021 7:00 PM 408 W. 11th St. Wood River, NE Mass of Christian Burial St. Mary Church Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:30 PM 408 W. 11th St. Wood River, NE 68883

The funeral mass will be livestreamed on Curran Funeral Chapel Grand Island Facebook page.