(Lifelong Dairy Farmer Near Stryker)
Larry Dean Stuckey, age 87, peacefully entered his heavenly reward on June 27, 2023, at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center at Defiance, Ohio.
He was born to the late Lawrence and Beatrice (Wynkoop) Stuckey on April 19, 1936, at Bowling Green, Ohio.
He married the late Phyllis (Mayes) Stuckey on August 4, 1957. Together they raised three sons, all surviving, Dean (Debbie) of Ft Wayne IN, Gary (Sandy) of Stryker, and David (Crissi) of Archbold.
They celebrated 54 years of marriage before her passing in 2011. Larry married Shirley (Short) Gerber Nofziger on January 1, 2014.
He was often heard to celebrate “I’ve been blessed with two wonderful wives.”
Larry was a lifelong dairy farmer near Stryker. He was an active member at the Stryker United Brethren Church.
He served as a Gideon for 50 years, handing out testaments and speaking in churches. He volunteered with Reach Up Prison Ministry at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio over 25 years, receiving an award as volunteer of the year.
He also traveled to Africa representing the Food Resource Bank, now Growing Hope Globally. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, sailing, and spending time with his family at Silver Lake, MI.
Larry is survived by his wife Shirley, his sons, his stepdaughters Linda Gerber of Orangeburg, SC, Sharon Gerber of Sugarcreek, and Judy (Garry) Snyder of Quincy, MI; sister Norma Fish of Stryker; sister-in-law Beverly Mayes of Valrico, FL; grandchildren Danae Wisler, Dawn (Scott) Densmore, Danny (Corinne) Stuckey, Dustin Stuckey, Steve (April) Stuckey, Crystal (Charlie) Tackett, Ruthann (Zac) Stuckey Greutman, Lynne Stuckey, Josh (Becca) Snyder, and Renee Snyder; twelve great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife Phyllis, Larry was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Marvin Fish, Colenzo Short, Gaylon Mayes, and Don Myers; sisters-in-law Connie Short, Delores Myers, and Dorothy Mayes.
Visitation will be held at the Stryker United Methodist Church (UMC) on Sunday, July 2, 2023 from 2 pm to 7 pm. Burial services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery at 10 am on Monday, July 3, 2023 followed by a memorial service at the Stryker UMC at 11:00. There will be a luncheon following the service at the Stryker United Brethren Church.
Those wishing to leave a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider the Stryker United Brethren Church, the Gideons International or Reach Up Prison Ministry.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grisierfh.com. Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker has been entrusted with arrangements.
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