Lawrence "Larry" D. Rookey, 65, a resident of Oswego, died Saturday morning in Clayton.

Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late Leo and Margaret (Lanphear) Rookey. He attended Oswego schools and was a graduate of Oswego High School.

He was a proud Air Force Veteran and a hardworking, 40 year veteran of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, employed by Owen Illinois until his recent retirement.

Larry enjoyed hunting, boating, four-wheeling and snowmobiling. His life's emphasis was spending time with his family.

He was the husband of Sandra (Grovine) Rookey.

Surviving beside his wife of 36 years, are his two sons Devin (Nicole) Rookey of Marietta, Kyle Rookey of Oswego and one daughter Bethany Rookey of Oswego, three brothers Leo (Faye) Rookey of South Dakota, Gary (Annlyn) Rookey of Oswego, Brian (Cheryl) Rookey of Fulton, three sisters Bonnie (David) Schwalm of Baldwinsville, Theresa (Salvatore) Casale of Baldwinsville, Jodi (Donald) Sinclair of Oswego, two grandchildren Westley Rookey and Wyatt Rookey of Marietta and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Susan (Malachi) Reardon and brother Donald Rookey.

Funeral services will be held at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Oswego on Monday, October 11 at 10 o'clock in morning. A burial ceremony will follow at St. Paul's Cemetery.