Lawrence Andrew McCaughey, 85, passed away peacefully at Taylor House Hospice on July 12, 2020. A memorial visitation will be held July 14, 2020 from 5:00-7:00PM at Peterson Funeral Home in Carlisle. A memorial graveside burial will take place at Hartford Cemetery July 15, 2020 at 10:00AM. Larry was born in Des Moines on September 28, 1934 to Ken and Mary McCaughey. He was drafted into the Army and served for two years. Larry worked at Mid-American Energy for 42 years. He loved his Hawkeyes and Cubs. Larry enjoyed making amazing crafts and giving them away to family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and was loved my many. Larry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dora McCaughey, three children; Mike McCaughey, Jean Jones, and Susan Cole, grandsons; Andy Jones, Gabe McCaughey, and Nick McCaughey, they were his pride and joy. He is also survived by his brothers; Jan (Kathy) McCaughey and Ken (Val) McCaughey, and many nieces and nephews. Larry’s last few years were a challenge. Dora and Susan were amazing caretakers. His brother Jan came over faithfully every week with malt and a smile to cheer up Larry. They loved talking about “The good ‘ole days.” Memorials can be made in Larry’s name to Taylor House or Hartford Presbyterian Church. Online condolences can be made at www.petersonfuneralservice.com