Laurie "Larry" W. Rentrop
April 30, 1926 ~ May 14, 2016
Laurie "Larry" W. Rentrop, 90, former long-time resident of Vienna, VA passed through this life on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Virginia Beach, VA.
Larry was born on April 30, 1926 in Bayou L'Ourse, LA, the eldest son of Alcee H. Rentrop, Sr. and Telizia Pennison Rentrop.
Larry was a Cajun transplant to the Vienna, VA area, where he lived for over 50 years until his move a year ago to the Virginia Beach, VA vicinity. He served with honor in the Army Air Corp from June 1944 to October 1945 and US Army from October 1945 to August 1964 retiring as SFC. He worked in civilian service for the US Army as an accountant, then Boland Trane air-conditioning and Fairfax Auto Parts before hanging up his company hat for his WWII Veteran cap and officially entering retirement. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a life member of the American Legion. He was humorously dubbed "Lucky Larry" by his comrades at the American Legion, Post 180, Vienna, where he'd spend time sharing a "cold one" with his friends and playing pull-tab raffle tickets for which he often won (hence, the "Lucky Larry" moniker). Larry, a devout Catholic, proudly served as an Usher at Our Lady of Good Council, Vienna for 48 years! He truly had a servant's heart.
Larry Rentrop absolutely loved to laugh! He loved hearing jokes and telling jokes. As his dementia progressed, he roared about finally getting to hide his own Easter eggs! And, if anybody knew Larry, they'd know he loved to eatfrom Alligator to Zucchini. But, anything was game especially if it was tossed on the BBQ. The Rentrop slogan between his siblings was 'they'd eat anything that didn't eat them first'! In fact, a couple of days before he left this world, dad was to have some teeth extractedhis daughter-in-law, Victoria, said dad looked that Orthodontist squarely in the eye and said he could pull anything he wanted as long as he'd still be able to eat! He was a hunter and fisherman, Pedro and Pinochle player, traveler and homebody, an avid Wheel-of-Fortune and Jeopardy watcher! He was a son, a brother, a father, granddad, a great grandad and a friend. Larry lived and lovedand, now, he's pulled that "Lucky" ticket again which has him Heaven bound. His name is written in the Lord's 'Book of Life' and we are looking forward to sitting with him at that big, banqueting table in Paradise (and watching his face light up as a huge plate of gumbo, alligator sausage and sauce piquant is piled up before him)!!
Larry is sadly missed and is lovingly remembered by his only son, Laurie Bruce Rentrop and wife Victoria D. of Knotts Island, NC; his two daughters, Vivien A. Ferneau of Fairfield, CA; Lisa J. Smith and husband, Patrick Sr. of Fredericksburg, VA.; one brother, Burns A. Rentrop, Sr and wife, Evalise "Tiny" from Sulphur, LA; two sisters, Elise R. Landry and Manola R. Miller, both of Bayou L'Ourse, LA. Dad is also survived by numerous grandkids, nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his "1st love" and wife, Dorothy E. Rentrop and his "last love" and wife, Dorothy A. Tidd; his parents, Alcee H. Rentrop Sr. and Telizia M. Pennison Rentrop; his two brothers, Alcee "Junior" H. Rentrop, Jr and Merrill J. Rentrop, Sr.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave, Vienna VA from 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Our Lady of Good Council, 8601 Wolftrap Rd, Vienna VA at 1pm. Larry will be laid to rest during a military burial convening on a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please consider making a donation in Larry's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Larry was born on April 30, 1926 in Bayou L'Ourse, LA, the eldest son of Alcee H. Rentrop, Sr. and Telizia Pennison Rentrop.
Larry was a Cajun transplant to the Vienna, VA area, where he lived for over 50 years until his move a year ago to the Virginia Beach, VA vicinity. He served with honor in the Army Air Corp from June 1944 to October 1945 and US Army from October 1945 to August 1964 retiring as SFC. He worked in civilian service for the US Army as an accountant, then Boland Trane air-conditioning and Fairfax Auto Parts before hanging up his company hat for his WWII Veteran cap and officially entering retirement. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a life member of the American Legion. He was humorously dubbed "Lucky Larry" by his comrades at the American Legion, Post 180, Vienna, where he'd spend time sharing a "cold one" with his friends and playing pull-tab raffle tickets for which he often won (hence, the "Lucky Larry" moniker). Larry, a devout Catholic, proudly served as an Usher at Our Lady of Good Council, Vienna for 48 years! He truly had a servant's heart.
Larry Rentrop absolutely loved to laugh! He loved hearing jokes and telling jokes. As his dementia progressed, he roared about finally getting to hide his own Easter eggs! And, if anybody knew Larry, they'd know he loved to eatfrom Alligator to Zucchini. But, anything was game especially if it was tossed on the BBQ. The Rentrop slogan between his siblings was 'they'd eat anything that didn't eat them first'! In fact, a couple of days before he left this world, dad was to have some teeth extractedhis daughter-in-law, Victoria, said dad looked that Orthodontist squarely in the eye and said he could pull anything he wanted as long as he'd still be able to eat! He was a hunter and fisherman, Pedro and Pinochle player, traveler and homebody, an avid Wheel-of-Fortune and Jeopardy watcher! He was a son, a brother, a father, granddad, a great grandad and a friend. Larry lived and lovedand, now, he's pulled that "Lucky" ticket again which has him Heaven bound. His name is written in the Lord's 'Book of Life' and we are looking forward to sitting with him at that big, banqueting table in Paradise (and watching his face light up as a huge plate of gumbo, alligator sausage and sauce piquant is piled up before him)!!
Larry is sadly missed and is lovingly remembered by his only son, Laurie Bruce Rentrop and wife Victoria D. of Knotts Island, NC; his two daughters, Vivien A. Ferneau of Fairfield, CA; Lisa J. Smith and husband, Patrick Sr. of Fredericksburg, VA.; one brother, Burns A. Rentrop, Sr and wife, Evalise "Tiny" from Sulphur, LA; two sisters, Elise R. Landry and Manola R. Miller, both of Bayou L'Ourse, LA. Dad is also survived by numerous grandkids, nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his "1st love" and wife, Dorothy E. Rentrop and his "last love" and wife, Dorothy A. Tidd; his parents, Alcee H. Rentrop Sr. and Telizia M. Pennison Rentrop; his two brothers, Alcee "Junior" H. Rentrop, Jr and Merrill J. Rentrop, Sr.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave, Vienna VA from 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Our Lady of Good Council, 8601 Wolftrap Rd, Vienna VA at 1pm. Larry will be laid to rest during a military burial convening on a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please consider making a donation in Larry's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Viv, Bruce & Lisa, You & your families are in our thoughts & prayers. Larry was a wonderful person and so glad we were blessed to have known him over the years. He raised 3 wonderful children and know he was proud of each of you. Keep your special and funny memories of your dad alive and he will remain in your hearts forever. May God Bless and Keep y’all safe by surrounding you with his loving arms during this difficult time. Love & Hugs — Rod & “Sam”
Vivien, Although I never got to meet your dad in life, I look forward to the day when we all meet in heaven. I love your stories about him and even though I never met him I feel like I knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love and hugs.
See you in Heaven, Pops!
Vivien, Although I never got to meet your dad in life, I look forward to the day when we all meet in heaven. I love your stories about him and even though I never met him I feel like I knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love and hugs.
To the man who wiped my away my tears, and chased away monsters to calm my fears. Who dabbed chicken pox with calamine lotion, and soothed poison oak with some other potion. To the man who taught me to drive his car, then watched as I drove off way too far. To the big, meany that wouldnt let me stay out late who turned out to be a dad that was pretty great. To the Sergeant who ran his family with military styles who softened in heart as life took on the miles. To the man who learned the value of family and friend and held our well-being in priority to the very end. To the man that will always be my dad today is happy and today is sad To the man, who in my world, has taken out a big slice I know will be waiting for me in his Fathers Paradise. To the manmy dad
Vivien and Bruce, and Lisa Your dad was a great man. He raised 3 children, served his country , and had two successful marriages. I was fortunate to see all of you with him. The love you had for him and each other was remarkable to see! He did love a “cold one” and a good or bad joke! Thinking of all of you at this time, Love, Cherie
I’m glad I got to meet your ‘Pops’. He showed me where you got your lively humor! Your poem is precious, and deserves to be remembered- just like the man it describes. My heart is saddened for your loss of someone so dear to you..but trusting God will give you each (Vivien, Bruce, Lisa) the grace you need. One more reason to look forward to Heaven! Tenderly,
So sorry for the loss of a good father who brought joy in his last days to his family. His great sense of humor is definitely passed to his children, especially to my friend and his daughter Vivien. She often shared stories and antidotes with us about her dad, bringing great joy to our hearts. We knew he loved his country and was very proud being a Veteran. God bless the family and may his rich legacy continue.
Uncle Laurie was a great person, great uncle, a great father, & great brother. He had a heart full of spirit when he would be around his family, which he did as often as he could. I loved him dearly and some day we will see each again. Good by Uncle Laurie for now. Your niece Janet Rentrop Strange. Luv Ya
My dear Vivian, I have only words from my heart to share with you this morning. Losing my first “hero” in my life was one of the hardest moments that I had to accept. Though many others came and went over the years there is/was none quite like the hero-worship of Dad from his little girl/grown woman. Though I never knew your dad, I can only imagine from knowing you, what an amazing dad he must have been and the loving bond you two had. I send my love, my thoughts and my prayers to you my dear friend. Looking forward to hugging on you when you come home. Love, Pat Chamberlain
We only spent time with your Dad on 2 occasions but what fun we had.His sense of humor and jokes kept us laughing. He was truly a happy soul and loved his children very much. A very Proud Veteran and honored to serve his country. We will never forget him and look forward to the day we will see him again, I am sure there is a special place in heaven for him. Bruce, VIvien, and Lisa, keeping you in our hearts and prayers. Love to you all.
Dear Viv & Bruce & Lisa, Heaven is even more wonderful knowing that one day we shall all be together in Heaven. In the meantime, we have the memories of a wonderful ‘old-time” gentleman who loved and cared for his family and friends. Even if he didn’t remember who you were, his sweet loving personality came through whenever he shook your hand. You all continue to be in our prayers and thoughts that the sweet memories of your lives with an amazing man and a child of God flood your hearts when you start to call him and realize he is no longer on this earth. Love, Keith & Pam