Larry Wayne Sherer

Larry Wayne Sherer obituary, Flora, IN

Larry Wayne Sherer

Larry Sherer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Day & Genda Funeral Home - Frankfort Chapel on Oct. 27, 2023.
Larry Wayne Sherer, 83, Frankfort, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. He was born November 7, 1939, in Frankfort to John and Thelma (Hinton) Sherer. He Married Frances Harrison in 1958. She preceded him in death in 1995. He married L. Faye Harshman in 1996. She preceded him in 2002. He then married Jennifer Kirkpatrick on December 12, 2010, and she survives.
Larry was a 1957 graduate of Frankfort High School. He then served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He then worked for Federal Mogul for 10 years until his retirement. Larry was a member of the VFW Post 1110 where he served as Quarter Master for 10 years and served on military funerals. He was also a member of the American Legion and 40 and 8. He served on the Zoning Appeals and City Planning Commission and Economic Development Boards. He was a hardworking man and wouldn't let things keep him from getting things done. Even after becoming legally blind in 1989, he still found ways to continue working and being active. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, gardening, and calling in to WILO Partyline to have discussions. He was an avid Colts and Cubs fan. But above all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Along with his wife of 12 years, Larry is survived by his daughter, Cinda Thompson; stepchildren, Elizabeth (Gary) Stephenson, Kelli (Travis) Smith, Sharla (Mike) Taylor, Jared Kirkpatrick, Heath Scott; grandchildren, Holly (Jarvis) Lashbrook, Angela Hall, Catherine Hall, Richard W. Hall, Gabriel Scott, Chase Scott, Baylie Weatherford, and Madyson Smith; and 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first and second wives; daughter, Kimberly Sue Sherer; and a brother, Robert Sherer; and two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 31, 2023; from 11am until the time of the service at 1pm at Day & Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort. Burial will follow at Bunnell Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Clinton County Honor Guard. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.
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