Irven Laverne “Irv” Senders Jr., 65, Ligonier, formerly of central Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at home.

He was born on Jan. 29, 1951, the son of Irven Laverne and Delores (Simpson) Senders Sr. On Dec. 14, 1969 he married Kathleen Blakey in Wyoming, Ill.; she survives.

Also surviving are three children: Ty Senders, Warsaw; Rachel (Kenny) Skaggs, Wolcottville; and Eric (Gretchen) Senders, Syracuse; ten grandchildren and one great-grandson; his mother: Delores Senders, Monica, Ill.; and five siblings: Chuck, Randy, Marty, Carly, and Terry.

He was preceded in death by his father; and three siblings: Jerry, Kenny, and Carla Mae.

Irv served his country honorably in the United States Marines during Vietnam. He loved to catfish and shoot pool like a shark.

A private cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center. The family will host a public memorial service in his honor at a later date in his hometown town of Monica, Ill.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.