Lawrence Reidlinger
Lawrence Reidlinger
Lawrence Reidlinger
1943-2026
Lawrence “Larry” Reidlinger, age 82, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Pine View Manor in Stanberry, Missouri.
Larry was born on September 16, 1943, in Maryville, Missouri, to Charles and Crystal Reidlinger. He married Reta Protzman on February 16, 1963, at St. Joseph’s Parish in Parnell, Missouri.
Throughout his life, Larry and Reta owned and operated Reidlinger Inc., where he built a business around his passion for hauling lime, rock, and sand. Known by many as “Dinger,” Larry was hardworking and believed strongly in quality work and follow-through.
Larry was very proud of his family and the business he built. When not working he loved watching westerns, NASCAR races, and the company of his dogs. He was an early bird and was well known for being first in line at the rock quarry. He also greatly enjoyed boating and spent many summers teaching grandkids how to ski and pulling family around the lake on the tube.
Larry served for many years on the Jefferson Township Board and was a former member of the Tri-C Fire Department. He was also a member of St. Columba Catholic Church in Conception, Missouri, American Legion Post 464, and the King City Lake Club.
Larry is survived by his wife, Reta Reidlinger; his children, Tina Sherry and husband Martin of Ravenwood, Missouri, Robert Reidlinger and wife Lisa of Clyde, Missouri, and Vickie Crawford and husband Dean of Kearney, Missouri; grandchildren, Megan Runde and husband Kevin, Kristin Ebeling and husband Kaleb, Mitchell Sherry and wife Eryn, Amanda Cacek, Rachel McKee and husband Klint, Rene Reidlinger and partner Mickala, Lane Reidlinger, Shelbi Reidlinger, Nicholas Stoll, and Zachary Stoll and partner Kaci; and many great-grandchildren.
Larry was a man of strong character and steady determination. He will be greatly missed, but the gift of hard work he instilled in his family will continue to live on in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, St. Columba Parish. Inurnment St. Columba Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7 St. Columba Parish.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tri-C Fire Department of Conception, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
