Larry Paul Suppan Jr.

Funeral services for Larry Paul Suppan Jr., 66, of Eldridge, IA, will be 10:00 am on Friday, March 20, 2026, at North Ridge Community Church, Eldridge, IA. Burial will follow at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL, where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion #26, Davenport. Family will greet friends on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, IA.

Larry passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his home in Eldridge.

Larry was born on February 12, 1960, in Arlington, VA, the son of Larry and Kathleen (Lord) Suppan. At 18 he served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. He was a Reactor Operator aboard the Bancroft Submarine and trained others that came behind him. He was a born leader. At 25 years old he married Katharine Sayre in Kaneohe, Hawaii on June 15, 1985. He graduated in 1990 from California Polytechnic State University, where he earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked in Superconductivity, Semi conductivity, Alternative Energy in Technical Sales. He worked as an Electrical Engineer for Conductus, Maxim Integrated and most recently as a Hydro Electrical Engineer for the Army Corp of Engineers, where he was a manager, director and team leader. He retired in June of 2024.

He was a member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), Colson Fellows, USS Bancroft (SSBN-643). He served as a board member for REA, which means (friend/neighbor) in Hebrew. They support Christian and charitable ministries at home and abroad through prayer and practical help. They bring positive change to communities and individuals in need."

He enjoyed history, sports, riding motorcycles, and while backpacking in Spain he shared the love of Jesus everywhere.

Survivors include his wife, Katharine , daughters, Katharine (Derek) Lingle, Karalyn (Joseph) Matheson, Malia Suppan, Christine (Phillip) Springer, nine grandchildren, father, Larry Suppan, sister, Karen (Greg) Klee, and brothers, Michael (Virginia) Suppan, Daniel (Melissa) Suppan and Jeffrey (Dana) Suppan.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Suppan.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to REA. Mail donation to 8425 SW Charlotte Dr.  Beaverton, OR 97007 or call 503-502-0429.

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