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Larry Wand Obituary

Larry Ray Wand, 49, of Stephenville, Texas, chief investigator-CID for the Erath County Sheriff's Department and owner of Big "L" Collision Body Repair, died Friday (June 20, 2008) in his home. He was born on June 4, 1959, to Larry August and Frances (Vedenhaupt) Wand in Quincy. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. Sgt. Wand was well-known for his compassion, positive attitude and his kindness. He had been a peace officer for 17 years and a member of the Erath County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. Sgt. Wand was active in his church, a friend to many and will be greatly missed. Many lives were encouraged by him. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Aaron and Debra Wand of Stephenville, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Traci and Eddie Mori of Stephenville; mother, Fran Wand of Quincy; nephews, Damian Wand of Grapevine, Texas, Brandon A. Wand of Stephenville, Jessi Mori of Stephenville, Chris Mori of Stephenville, and Alex Mori of Stephenville; nieces, Mikayla Faith Wand of Stephenville, and Jessica Hope Wand of Stephenville; and uncles and aunts, Ronald and Betty Wand of Quincy, and Baldy and Onie Arnold of Marceline. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry August Wand, his paternal and maternal grandparents, Leonard and Hilda Wand and Raymond and Mary Vedenhaupt. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Monday in First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Ed Dittfurth conducting. Burial will be at West End Cemetery. VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 p.m. today in First Assembly of God Church. MEMORIALS: First Assembly of God Church, 950 Glen Rose Highway, Stephenville, TX 76401. ONLINE CONDOLENCES: www.lacyfuneral.com ARRANGEMENTS: Lacy Funeral Home, Stephenville, Texas. Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com.
Published by Herald-Whig from Jun. 22 to Jun. 24, 2008.

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Don Hendrian

June 27, 2008

Larry and I grew up as kids. We had a lot of fun in those days. Larry was a super person and will be greatly missed.

Debbie (Kinne) Powell

June 24, 2008

Larry was in my twin sister and brother-in-law's, Diann and Alan Hummelsheim, wedding on May 19, 1984. We had a great time that day. I knew him for many years before that time. He was always good for a laugh. I am sorry that he is gone. I'm sure that he will be missed by many people.

Arlene Holland

June 23, 2008

Larry was a good, kind man. I will miss his smile so much. He was a dependable, solid force for the Sheriff's Dept. He will be greatly missed.

Cathy Nicoll

June 23, 2008

Larry was an amazing man, my husband and i met him many years ago and became friends, he was like a father to us both, he even gave me away at our wedding, we shared many great memories and he will remain in our hearts forever, we love you Larry!

steve caine

June 22, 2008

I first met larry in the mid to late 70,s along with his brother and sister, we became friends and used to hook up on the weekends to hit the dance clubs, we never crosed words. those were fun times .larry was one of akind. sorry to hear of your loss. sincerly,steve caine

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