Larry G. Windsor, age 87, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 with his loving wife at his side.
Larry was born June 13, 1939 in Canton, Illinois to Lloyd Alva and Gertrude Iola (Cameron) Windsor. He married Karen Bush on April 17, 1971 in Ottawa. Larry is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Karen; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
Larry graduated from Cuba High School and then received his B.A. and Master’s degrees from the University of Illinois. He taught three years in Rochelle, two years at West Aurora High and ended his teaching career after 27 years at Ottawa Township High School. He was instrumental in starting the Starved Rock Reading Council and was its second president. He was also a member of the statewide Administrators and Reading Special Interest Council and served two years as its president. His second career was in real estate with Century 21 Wolfe and Windsor, Century 21 Bowne and Windsor and Century 21 Windsor Realty. He received the Century 21 Professional Image and Quality Service Awards and was a member of the Illini Valley Association of Realtors winning the Realtor of the Year Award as a result of serving on numerous committees as well as being president of the association.
Larry was also involved with church and community activities and received the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce award for community service. He served on several committees at First United Methodist Church and served as chair of the Finance Committee for several years. He was active in United Way activities and served one year as Chair of the Board of Directors. He was a former member of the Easter Seals Board of Directors, the Ottawa Planning Commission, the Ottawa Zoning Hearing Board and the Starved Rock Community Foundation Board. Larry was also a former member of the Elks and Moose lodges, Kiwanis and Ottawa Noon Rotary Clubs and the Ottawa Boat Club.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Rev. Seamus Enright officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service at 3:00 p.m. Private entombment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church. To share a condolence, please visit www.gladfelter-roetker.com or Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home on Facebook.
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