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Larry J. Wingard

1947 - 2021

BORN

1947

DIED

2021

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Larry Wingard Obituary

Larry J. Wingard, 74, of Punxsutawney, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born March 16, 1947, in Brookville, a son of the late Hazel L. (Johnson) and Frank D. Wingard.
On Sept. 24, 1988, he married Roberta H. (Kohl) Wingard, who survives.
Larry was a 1966 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a certified welder and retired as a Union boilermaker after working with them for over 20 years.
He loved Jesus and his family. He also enjoyed hot rods, motorcycles, racing cars and ATVs, restoring classic cars, golfing, singing and going to Florida in the winters. He was a craftsman who built his own house.
Larry was a member of the Boilermakers No. 154, Eagles, Wheels of Yesteryear Car Club and the Knight Riders Car Club.
In addition to his wife, surviving relatives include five children, Matthew Wingard of Pittsburgh, Shawn Wingard and wife Debbie of DeLancey, Kipp Wingard of Punxsutawney, Lori Roney of Walston and Jessica Abraham and Michael Murray, Jr. of Warren, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Kayla Cameron and husband Justin, Tyler Wingard and wife Shelby, Karlee Bingaman and husband Daran, Blade Roney, Phoenix Wingard, Priyanka Abraham, Penelope Kinter, and Michael Murry III; three great-grandchildren, Tate, Lily and Evelyn; and three sisters, Joan Fiscus of Ellicott City, Maryland, Barbara Brash and husband Donald of Clearwater, Florida, and Judy DuMont and husband Ron of Punxsutawney.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Wingard, and two infant sons.
A private service is being held for the family.
Interment will be in Langville United Methodist Cemetery, Mayport.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Punxsutawney Spirit from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2021.

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anthony adamczyk

December 28, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sherry Hetrick

December 28, 2021

My sincere sympathy to you, Roberta, and to your entire family. Larry will surely be missed by all who knew him. He was a friendly and good man. He will now rest in peace. My thoughts are with you in the coming days.

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