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Lawrence Kerstetter Obituary

Lawrence John Kerstetter

Lawrence John Kerstetter, age 78, was born on August 10, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, and entered eternal rest on April 25, 2025, at his home in Waterville, Ohio.

Larry was a 1964 grad of Bowsher High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force with his best friend, Marty Davis. The two followed one another through the service including a tour in Vietnam. After his service to our country Larry became an electrician and worked with the IBEW Local 8 for 55 years. Projects he was proud to have worked on include: One Government Center, One Seagate Centre, Davis Besse, and the Monroe Power Plant. Larry also worked on numerous projects throughout Ohio and the Midwest. Larry volunteered for many years at Octoberfest, the pancake breakfast, and the 4th of July celebration at Walbridge Park.

Larry was a proud husband, father, brother, uncle, son, and friend. His witty one liners made everyone laugh. He enjoyed reading, traveling, his Detroit Lions, Bourbon with his brothers, as well as spending time with family and friends. He spent countless days at their favorite river spot with close friends. He could aways be counted on to help friends with most any project.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Bland and Roberta; his sister, Maryann Roberts; and her husband, Robert Roberts.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon, of 55 years. Sharon was the love of his life and made sure that he had the best quality of life while he battled life's challenges. Also surviving are his sons, John (Nicole), Jim; and his favorite daughter, Angela Avant (Duane). Larry's amazing granddaughters that were the apple of his eye, Addison and Alexandria; his 3 brothers, Bob (Wendy), Doug (Rose), Bill; and his sister, Ninette Pietri (Fred)

He was also a favorite uncle to all of his nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to the International Boxing Club and all of the friends he made there. Many thanks also to his caregivers who made it possible for him to remain at home.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to: The Prostate Cancer Foundation or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's .

A private celebration of life will be held in June. Please view and sign Larry's condolence page at Berstickerscottfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by The Bersticker-Scott Funeral Home, 3453 Heatherdowns Blvd. at Byrne Rd., Toledo, Ohio

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Published by The Blade on May 4, 2025.

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Barb HUBBELL

May 4, 2025

So sorry to hear that Larry has passed. He was a great guy. I went to Bowsher with him. He was always fun to see with. I enjoyed playing cards with Sherri and him, and sometimes Sherri´s dad and Ruth would join us. He loved his kids and was a good provider. Rest In Peace my dear friend.

Rick & Kelly staffan

May 4, 2025

So sorry for your loss . Prayers to all .

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