Meadows Funeral Home

           Lawrence "Larry"
           Eugene Rhyner, Sr., 81 of Rolling Meadows, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 11, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born January 20, 1945, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 
     After graduating from St. Gregory High School in 1964, Larry enlisted in the United States Navy. He served his country with pride and honor during the Vietnam War from 1965-1969 achieving the rank of E4- Petty Officer Third Class. On February 26, 1972, Larry wed the love of his life, Mary Lawless, and they moved to Arlington Heights where they lived together for 51 years. When Mary’s health necessitated her move to Eden Vista Nursing facility, Larry moved to Rolling Meadows to be closer to his daughter and caregiver. 
      Early on in his married life, Larry worked multiple jobs to support his young family. Most notably was his 36 year career as a baggage handler with United Airlines. Larry was active in the Boy Scouts, Troop 159, serving in many leadership roles. Larry's favorite role in Scouting was serving as Scout Master where he graduated many Eagle Scouts, including his sons. Throughout his life, Larry's happiest times were those spent in Michigan. Time on the river fishing with his children, and then grandchildren were among his greatest joys. Other things which brought Larry joy were shooting with his family, ketchup on everything, bacon, Louis L’Amour novels, and classic television shows. 
      Larry was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Roy Rhyner, and his beloved wife Mary (nee Lawless) Rhyner. He leaves behind 5 children; Mary (Tony) Wulff, Thomas (NaHshonee) Rhyner Sr., Veronica Rhyner, Lawrence (Kim) Rhyner Jr., and Margaret Rhyner; and 8 grandchildren: Thomas Rhyner Jr., Glen (Tanyr) Rhyner, Charles (Hunter) Rhyner, John Rhyner, and Anna Rhyner, Lawrence Rhyner III, Brittney Rhyner, and Connor Rhyner. 
     Visitation Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:30 am at the Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows.  Interment with Military honors at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, following.