Larry R. White, age 83, of Wayne, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 13, 1939, to the late H. Scott & Waunna (Mankin) White. Larry married Lorraine O. Thomas on February 28, 1959, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and she preceded him in passing on July 6, 2007.
Surviving Larry are his daughters, Evelyn (Chester) Stiger of Fostoria, Lorri (George) Lang of Fostoria, Sharon Taulker of Fostoria; loving companion, Donna Sigler; siblings, Juanita Martien, Doug White; grandchildren, Carrie Hall, Michael Dominique, Joshua Dominique, Patrick Stiger, Nathan Stiger, Lacey Jordan, Ember Miller, Mackenzie Sebul, Ricky Taulker III, Zachery Taulker, Theiden Taulker; great-grandchildren, Ethan Beer, Paige Hall, JuliAnn Jordan, Jessa Jordan, Jayla Jordan, Carter Miller, Paytin Dilgard, Bailey Bouillon, and one on the way; great-great-grandchildren, Ceira, Gabe, Jayson, and Aubree Martin, Billy, Zack, Lesley, and Wyatt Dominique. He was preceded in death by his parents, Scott & Waunna; loving wife, Lorraine; daughter, Wilda Miller; son, Larry R. White, Jr.; siblings, Jack White, Ben White, Ed White, Darlene Switzer; and granddaughter, Lesley Dominique.
Larry was a 1957 graduate of Risingsun High School, and then served his Country proudly in the United States Air Force, where he was very passionate about his traveling adventures and flying B52 Bombers. Among many hobbies over the years, he enjoyed golfing, bowling, collecting train sets, watching western movies, flying stunt planes with his brother, had a knack for landscaping, and had a love for animals. Larry also had HAMM Radio Certification and enjoyed singing Gospel music on the radio with his family. He will always be remembered for his ornery sense of humor, always telling stories, and his humble, giving, compassionate and kind soul. Larry made it a point to teach his family that “strength doesn’t mean loud,” and he would always leave with saying “I love you and I love all of you.” A few of his fondest memories include taking his grandchildren to McDonalds while making them late for school, driving around the lake, and camping, sitting on the porch and around campfires with his family.
Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 PM on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Barndt Funeral Home in Wayne, Ohio, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 1 PM with Pastor Vernagaye Sullivan Officiating. Burial will be at Graham Cemetery near Wayne, with Military Honors performed by the Albert Bowe American Legion Post #338. Immediately following a bereavement luncheon will be held at the Albert Bowe American Legion in Bradner. Memorial donations may be made to the Wood County Humane Society or to Teddy’s Rescue. Online condolences can be sent to Larry’s family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
