Lawrence Henry Jahner, 83, of Montgomery City, passed away at 11:10 am on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Funeral mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montgomery City on July 16.
Larry was born on November 30, 1940, in Hazelton, N.D.; he was the son of Bertha (Humann) and Joseph Jahner. Larry was one of 10 brothers. They started Jahner Brothers Construction. They built huge cross-country powerlines.
Larry was known as “The Bird Man of Montgomery City.” He loved his purple martins and bluebirds. He enjoyed walleye fishing with his wife Charlene and hunting with his children. He loved to go shooting, fishing and gardening with his grandchildren. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include his loving wife, Charlene (they were together for 44 years and were snowbirds in Arizona through their golden years); sons, Kim Jahner and Jon Jahner (Stephenie) and his stepchildren, Debbie Schneider (Les), Michael Hunsucker and Joell Webb (Sean); former daughter-in-law, Lisa Jahner; his brothers, Bob Jahner, Melvin Jahner, Kenny (Evie) Jahner, Wes (Judy) Jahner, Wayne Jahner, Donny (Pat Huber) Jahner and Harvey (Nancy) Jahner. His legacy continues through his 25 cherished grandchildren and three beloved great-grandchildren.
Larry is preceded in death by his first wife, Darlene; his brothers, Jim (Rosetta) Jahner and Leroy Jahner; and sisters-in-law, Hilda Jahner, Karen Jahner and Kay Jahner.
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