Larry L. Shoff Obituary (1947 - 2016)

Larry L. Shoff, 68 years of age, of Beatrice passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday morning, February 16, 2016. He was born on February 25, 1947 in Beatrice to Lawrence and Juanita (Walter) Shoff. He was a 1965 graduate of Wymore High School and was a graduate of Peru State Teachers College. Larry and Barbara M. Lempke were married on October 6, 1973 in Lincoln. Larry was a teacher and coach at Diller-Odell Public Schools for 33 years, and continued substitute teaching there following his retirement in 2010. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church; was a lifetime member of the NSEA; and was involved with the Peru State Alumni Association. Larry was an avid golfer (especially at the Wymore Country Club), enjoyed all sports, and especially enjoyed following all activities at Diller-Odell Public Schools. Survivors include his daughter Julie Shoff of Lincoln; sister Cindy Hunt and husband Dennis of Lincoln; brother William Shoff and wife Jan of Odell; mother in law Mary Lempke of Lincoln; brother and sister in laws Roger Lempke and wife Shirlee of Lincoln, John Lempke and wife Vickie of Lincoln, Michael Lempke and wife Nancy of Wichita, KS, Jean Zanders and husband Kent of Omaha, and Betty Clark and husband Tim of Elm Grove, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Juanita (Walter) Shoff, and wife Barbara Shoff (2006). Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Beatrice with Father Robert Barnhill officiating. Private family inurnment will be at the Spring Creek Cemetery, R. Tecumseh, NE. There will be no viewing, but a register book will be available for signatures Friday from 10-8:00 at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice. A memorial has been established to the Diller-Odell Public Schools Scholarship Fund with the funeral home in charge. Sign Larry's online guest book at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.