Lawrence "Larry" C. Deterding

LAWRENCE “LARRY” C. DETERDING, 87, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 4:50 am, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center, Red Bud, Illinois.

Born on June 30, 1939, in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, Larry was the son of the late Albert and Dorothy (nee Menke) Deterding. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959.

On November 11, 1962, Larry was united in holy matrimony to Fern DuFrenne at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, hard work, and devotion to one another.

Larry was a lifelong farmer. For over 50 years, Larry owned and operated Deterding Farming & Trucking, tending to the land and serving his community with unwavering dedication. His deep commitment to agriculture and conservation was reflected in his membership to the Randolph County Farm Bureau. Larry was also a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and held the honor of being the longest active member of the Fort de Chartres Sportsman’s Club in Modoc.

Survivors:

Wife: 

   Fern Deterding  Prairie du Rocher, IL

2 Children:

   Laurie (Robert) Treece  Ruma, IL

   Tim Deterding  Red Bud, IL

3 Grandchildren:

   Jeremy Deterding, Jessie Deterding, and Emme Deterding

2 Siblings:

   Albert (Carla) Deterding  Prairie du Rocher, IL

   Carolyn (Robert) Minnemann Schneider Prairie du Rocher, IL

2 Sisters-in-law:

   Marlene Deterding  Prairie du Rocher, IL

   Shirley Deterding  Smithton, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Step -Father – Oscar Minnemann, 2 Brothers – Charles Deterding & Dale Deterding, and 1 Sister - Polly Sampson

Funeral Mass:

   10:30 am, Monday, August 24, 2026

   St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Officiating:

   Fr. Sebastian Ukoh

Interment:

   St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery

   Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Visitation:

   Sunday – 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

   Monday – 9:30 am – 10:30 am

   St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Memorials:

   Family Choice