Larry Sobczyk
January 31, 1951 — July 17, 2009
Larry Michael Sobczyk, age 58, passed away in his home July 17 after a long battle with brain cancer. Larry was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 31, 1951 to Audrey Corrine and Walter Michael Sobczyk. After a Wonder Years type upbringing in Richfield, Minnesota he was drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam. He returned to Minneapolis, couldnt stand the cold and in the early 80s made the move to San Diego where he met Penny, his bride. They married in 1991 and moved to San Antonio shortly after. Larry worked as a facilities maintenance engineer at North Frost Center until his cancer showed itself in 2003. Larrys favorite past times were bicycling, camping and enjoying the company of family and friends. Larry was an inspiration to all who crossed paths with him. Larry had his parents, loving sister Jean Snover and sister in law Laura Stich to greet him on the other side. He is survived by his wife, Marisue (Penny) Sobczyk, his daughter Lauren Anne Cagle, son in law Mario Garcia, grand daughter Audrey Corrine Garcia (our little blessing, still in the oven, due September), mother and father in law Doug and Marisue Mebane, brother and sister in laws Jeffrey and Pam Sobczyk of San Diego, Terry Snover of Edina, MN., Lindsey Kearns of San Antonio, Doug Mebane, III (& Jayne) of San Antonio, Wil Stich of Franklin, TX, nephews Marc Snover of New York City, Eric Snover and Jon Snover of Edina, Michael Sobczyk of San Diego, Jason (& Sandra) Kearns of Schertz, Jak (&Tracy) Kearns of Lockhart, Daniel (& Cassie) Kearns of New Braunfels, Trigger Matjeka of Houston, Scott Speir of San Antonio, Nieces Jennifer Matjeka of Houston and Laura Jayne Mebane of San Antonio and a long line of extended family all who loved him dearly.A memorial service will be held Friday, July 24 10:00 AMat Covenant Presbyterian Church, 211 Roleto Dr., San Antonio with interment to follow at 11:30 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations will go to Larrys favorite charity c/o the Church of St. Edward in Bloomington, Minnesota. See
http://www.stedwardschurch.org/
and choose Sue Kellett in Nicaragua.The reason this is important to us is because Sue Kellett is a very special friend of the Sobczyk family. She was my sister in law Jean's best friend and stood by her throughout her long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Sue has dedicated her life to the Mission in Nicaragua. She travels there several times a year and leads the effort to help those in desperate need. I know Larry would love it that he can contribute to Sue's mission to show our appreciation for all she has done for this family and to be a part of such a meaningful cause.
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