Larry James Silch, 81, of Belleville, passed away on Aug. 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. The visitation will be from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21 at Leesman Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21 at Leesman Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Winkelman officiating. Burial will immediately follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Red Bud.