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Edward Larger Obituary
VERSAILLES - Edward J. Larger, age 79 of Versailles, Ohio died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home. He was born December 30, 1941 in Fort Loramie, Ohio to the late Elmer & Hilda (Goubeaux) Larger. He married Rachel (Harshbarger) in Winchester, Indiana.
Ed is also survived by daughter Teresa (Mike) Monnin; son Tim (Kelly) Larger; granddaughters Rachel Monnin and Liz Monnin; grandsons Ben Larger and Matt Larger (Amanda Luebke); great-granddaughter Addison and another great-grandchild on the way; siblings Anthony Larger, Elmer (Janice) Larger Jr., Ernest (Deborah) Larger, Joe (Mary) Larger, Rosemary (Mike) Stegall and Jean (Craig) Freeman; in-laws Greg Barhorst, Rosalee (John) Horn, Roberta Pitts, Ruby (Bob) Sibert and Joe (Teckla) Harshbarger.
He was preceded in death by his sister Carol Barhorst and in-laws Jim (Carol) Harshbarger and Dan Pitts.
Ed was a member of Saint Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie, Ohio. He had a life-long career with Dresser Industries beginning with LeRoi Dresser in Sidney, Ohio where he worked for 29 years in engineering, quality and management roles. He continued his career as Plant Manager for their Bradford, Pennsylvania operation and then Vice President of Manufacturing at Dresser Corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas before retiring in 2001 with 40 years of loyal service.
Ed and Rachel, his wife of 59 years, enjoyed spending their winters in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. During the summer months they spent many hours at their woods near Russia, Ohio enjoying their vegetable and flower garden.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Russia, Ohio from 4 to 7 PM on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. There will be no calling before the Thursday memorial mass.
A Catholic memorial mass will be held 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Saint Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie, Ohio with Reverend Stephen Shoup, celebrant. The family asks you to join them for a celebration of life to follow at Saint Michael Reception Hall. A private burial will be held at Saint Michael Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Versailles Fire and Rescue – Versailles, Ohio or Do Good Restaurant and Ministry – Osgood, Ohio. Condolences may also be left online at www.HogenkampFH.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kristen (McClure) Northrup
August 3, 2021
What an amazing man, who loved God and his family above all else. There are few people that can make a smile come to your face, but I have so many find and happy memories of him.
May you all find comfort in the wonderful memories and the legacy that Ed has left.
Tim and Karen Fogt
July 29, 2021
Tim and Family, We are sorry to hear about your father. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Podlesny, Jack & Diane
July 29, 2021
Rachel
So sorry to hear about the passing of Ed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this most difficult time. Jack & Diane LBTS
Francis and Josephine Devotta
July 29, 2021
Rachel and family
Josephine and I , have fond memories of spending time with Ed both in Bradford and Houston. Ed was a great boss , always full of energy. Our sincere condolences
Francis , Josephine, John, Sarah and Michael
Daryl Piontek
July 27, 2021
Rachel and Family,
You have our sincerest condolences.
We have fond memories of your time in Bradford Pa. and the visits to Olean after Ed retired.
Ed was a great mentor and friend and will be sorely missed. God Bless you all ....
Daryl and Diane Piontek
Kent and Jill Paulus
July 27, 2021
Thinking of you and your family. My dad loved visiting with Ed at your garden on Rangeline Rd. So sorry for your loss.
Janet Pothast
July 26, 2021
Our prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss. Janet & Don Pothast
Shelly Gilardi
July 26, 2021
Tim. So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Keeping you in my prayers.
Shelly Raterman Gilardi
Charles knouff
July 26, 2021
Rachel, You have our sincerest condolences.
Chuck & Gail Knouff
Doug and Beth Borchers
July 26, 2021
Tim and Family,
So sorry to hear about Ed. Always a big smile, always asking how things were with the family and business. We are out of town this week, wish we could be there in person but you are surely in our prayers. We'll all miss him. God bless.
Larry and Nancy Heppeard
July 26, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Dina and Jim Marchal
July 26, 2021
It is with deep sadness to hear of Ed's passing. Hugs and Prayers to Rachel and rest of the Larger family. He was a great guy
Mary Apple
July 25, 2021
So sorry Kelly ❤
Jeanne Scott
July 25, 2021
Praying for your family, it is never easy to say goodbye until me meet again.
Lee & Linda Dunn
July 25, 2021
Buddy Ed larger was a proud man, who loved his family very much ! Our thoughts are with the Larger family !
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