Nelson Norbert Larger

SALISBURY—Nelson Norbert Larger, 76, of Salisbury passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Laramie, Ohio, he was the son of the late Martin Larger and Elizabeth Arling Larger.

He was a member of Elks BPOE 817 and Moose Lodge 654, both in Salisbury. He owned and operated Staley Supply Co. in Delmar for 25 years until 2000, and also founded Conveyors and Plastics Inc. in Delmar. He was a past Commodore of the Wicomico Yacht Club and enjoyed boating and fishing.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Virginia Rose Zimpfer Larger; three children, Kelly Larger and his fiancée, Lisa Lynn Jones of Seaford, Douglas Larger and his wife, Kathey, of Snow Hill and Jacquelyn Peruchi and her husband, Ken, of Salisbury; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Puthoff and her husband, Melvin, of Naples, Fla., and Marilyn Monnin of Ohio; and a brother, Leroy Larger and his wife, Rosie, of Kettlersville, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tony Larger, and 11 brothers and sisters.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Faith Baptist Church, 30505 Dagsboro Road, Salisbury with Pastor Robert C. Reinert Jr. officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802.

Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home PA at 501 Snow Hill Road in Salisbury. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.