With deep sadness, we share that Larry Conlon passed away on Saturday, May 10th, 2025.
Beloved husband of the late Jacquelyn Conlon (nee Flatken Hampel); devoted father of Barry (Ann) Hampel, Larry (Christe) Hampel, Lori (Bob) Bryan, Joanne (Marc) Martin, Danny (Carla) Skrivan, and the late Robert (survived by Rosalyn) Hampel; adoring grandfather of Ryan (Melissa) Hampel, Mackenzie (Brant) McGee, Jessie (Bruce) White, Jaclyn (Travis) Albers, John (Paige) Hampel, Ashley (Jason) Oberly, Lauren (Jesse) Voigt, Michelle (Kelvin) Waller, Sam Bryan, Kelly (Andy) Struckhoff, Corbin Collins, and the late Bobby Hampel; cherished great grandfather of 21, with another great grandbaby on the way.
In 1979, Larry married Jaquelyn Conlon (nee Flatken Hampel), the love of his life. He was born in Decatur Illinois, spent many years in higher education and earned a PhD from Harvard. Larry was a Jesuit involved with the Lower College Church. He was a mathematician known around the world and traveled the world. Larry was a professor at Wash U for many years and was still researching and publishing at age 91. In 1963 he was one of the founding members of the Clavius group for advance mathematical studies. Larry was an intelligent, caring, loving, deep thinker, kind soul. He will be greatly missed.
SERVICES: Visitation on Tuesday, May 13th at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Funeral at Kutis on Wednesday, May 14th at 11:00 AM. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park.
I joined the Wash U Mathematics Department in 1970 and shared many years there with Larry. Apart from his wide mathematical knowledge and skill, he was a wonderful colleague, enjoyable to talk with. To me, he seemed almost always somewhere between pleasant and jovial! The picture captures him well.
Larry has been a friend and positive presence in our lives since we moved to St. Louis in 1969.
I first knew Larry was my calculus professor when I transferred to Wash U. He was extraordinarily empathic for the challenges facing a reluctant transfer student in her first semester at her new university. Then, Larry became a bigger part of my life when he co-officiated at my sister’s marriage to my bigger-than-life and loving brother-in-law, Rob. And then he married Rob’s mom and I was lucky enough to be part of his extended family. This meant the gift of experiencing his kindness, jovial spirit, and wisdom on a more regular basis. Larry Conlon, Presente!
I was a grad student in geometry at Wash U from 1987-1993. Dr Conlon was a great teacher and mentor for students. Great explanations, welcoming of questions, a genuinely good person. I feel honored to have known him.
Larry was my thesis advisor—the most wonderfully supportive and capable advisor that I could have asked for. Perhaps even more important was the dear friendship we maintained for the more than 50 years since that time. I will miss you, Larry.
Larry and Jackie touched our lives in such profound ways since graduate school! We’ll miss him enormously. He was an inspiring mentor, a superb collaborator and a very warm friend.
We love you, Larry.