Larry A. Webberking
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Larry Amos Webberking, 86, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was the husband of the late Patricia Ann Barksdale Webberking who passed away in 2020. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Dudley E. and Olive L. Leidy Webberking.
Larry graduated from Springfield High School in 1955, the Spring Garden Institute, the Philadelphia Automotive Training Center, and the Brown College Preparatory School in Philadelphia. He also served in the US Army Reserves for 12 years
He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter #240 of New Garden, PA, and the Quiet Birdmen of Wilmington, DE. He was also a Freemason with the George Bartram-Paul Sand Lodge #298 in Springfield, PA. He also attended the Goshen Baptist Church in West Chester, PA.
After marriage to Patricia in 1965, he owned and operated The Brake Shop in Upper Darby, PA from 1972 until his retirement in 2003. He drafted the plans in the basement of their Upper Darby home and built the family homestead in Glen Mills that they moved into in 1976. Later in life he discovered the passion of flying and flew his Lark airplane with his wife and "co-pilot" out of Wilmington DE. They traveled to Osh-Kosh and Lock Haven and loved doing their Fly-ins. He truly loved his airplane family. He had the impeccable ability to enter airplanes into every conversation, which we all referred to in our family as ..."wait for it.... airplane, airplane, airplane". His passion led him to build a Sonex airplane in his basement before moving to Jenners Pond.
He is survived by his daughters, Laura (Kim) Masterstefone of Gap, PA, and Sandra Webberking (Dana Collins) of Springfield, PA, grandson, Colin (Ellie) Bromley of San Marcos, TX, a great-grandson, Bennett, and a sister, Doris King of Virginia.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Willowtree Hospice. The family would like to thank the staff at Chester County Hospital, Willow Tree Hospice and Jenners Pond/Preston for their wonderful care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolence can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
CONDOLENCES
MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO TH FAMILY OF A BROTHE MASON. KARL F. SCHUBERT23RD OXFORD PA LODGE #353
We are saddened to hear of
We are saddened to hear of Larry’s passing. We only knew him from purchasing his house in Glen Mills but we both knew right away he was one of a kind. Such a great man and talented in many ways. We have updated his house throughout and we are proud to own it. We think Larry would be proud to see the new layout. I am enjoying his dream basement. Again, we are so sorry for your loss and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Prayers and Condolences
To the Webberking Family, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He taught Doug so much (and not just about working with cars), when working at the Brake Shop. He also enjoyed his times skiing with your Dad. Our prayers and condolences to you all. He will be truly missed.
Sorry to hear of Larry's
Sorry to hear of Larry's passing. A good and kind man. My prayers and condolences to the family.
It is with great sorrow to
It is with great sorrow to hear of Larry's passing. I have missed Pat since she passed in July of 2020. They were such good people. We had many adventures together. Many of which had to do with flying to air shows and fly ins. Larry's passion for flying is how I met them. The time we spent together will always be with me. Now they are together, and I hope it gives the family some comfort to know that. My prayers and condolences. They are truly missed.
We’ll Miss You Larry
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was always a good friend and always had lots of great stories. We will really miss him.
Very sorry to hear of Larry's
Very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Always was fun to see him at the airport and talk airplanes with him! He built and flew a very nice Waiex!
Larry Webberking
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. His wife, Pat, and I knew each other since high school. It is comforting to know they are together again. My condolences to his family and friends.
Georgia Heuisler