Larry L. Bunte, age 74, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Judy (nee Osmus) Bunte, his children Michael (Carolyn) Bunte of Buffalo Grove and Jennifer (Matt) Kuenzel of Ohio, three sisters-in-law Betty (the late Raymond) Herbst of Manhattan, Carolyn (the late Marvin) Bunte of Beecher, and Vonnie (the late Gene) Osmus of Manhattan, his nieces Karen Gentile and Kathy Robinson, and his nephews David Bunte, Dean Bunte, Kevin Osmus, Tom Herbst and Rick Herbst. Preceded in death by his parents Henry and Elvira (nee Wehling) Bunte. Larry farmed in the Beecher area for most of his life. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Grant Park. Larry proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. Larry enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs. He was a humble man who led a simple life and he will be missed. Visitation for Larry will be Friday, February 1, 2019 from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. also at the funeral home. Private interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Manhattan, IL. Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com To plant a tree in memory of Larry Lee Bunte, please visit our .