Larry E. Pella, 66, of rural Tecumseh, died April 30, 2012 in Lincoln. He was born to Joseph and Leona (Kempkes) Pella on Nov. 16, 1945 at Tecumseh.

Survivors: wife, Judy Pella of rural Tecumseh, son, Todd Pella of Sterling, daughter, Jodie Harms and husband Shawn of Sterling, grandchildren, Haley and Trevor Pella and Seth, Emma and Maggie Harms, many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Don, sister, Rita Lempka.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Mary. Visitation will be at the Wherry Mortuary in Tecumseh, Thur. May 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rosary following at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 6:00 p.m. Inurnment will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Mary, at a later date. Memorials may go to the family’s choice. Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com.