Larry French's Obituary
Mr. Larry French, 83, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025. He was born May 8, 1942, in Muskegon to Robert and Dorothy (Richardson) French. On September 26, 1964, he married the love of his life, Judith “Judy” Brezinski, in Muskegon.
Larry served his county in the U.S. Army, retired from Kaydon in 1998, and was a former member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching sports, traveling north to Mackinaw City, and spending time by the channel with Judy. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his granddaughters.
Larry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judy French; two daughters, Cheryl (Charles Jr.) Gehlen, and Wendy (Kevin) Pollock; granddaughters, Allyson (Jake) Elick, Taylor Pollock, and Andrea Pollock; and great-granddaughter, Avery. He was preceded in death by three brothers: James, Dennis, and William.
A private graveside service will be held at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions in Larry’s memory may be made to Muskegon Rescue Mission’s Men’s Shelter Program, a cause close to his heart. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at https://www.sytsemafh.com.
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