Larry Haney, of Milford, 85, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at Waterford Crossing in Goshen.
He was born July 4, 1938, at home near Hastings to Kenneth and Goldie Oster Haney.
Larry married Dorothy J. Hawley in Bourbon on Jan. 30, 1960, and they celebrated their 63rd anniversary earlier this year. He graduated from Milford High School in 1956, North Central College in 1960 and earned his master’s degree at the University of Missouri Rolla in 1968. He and Dorothy taught school in the Chicago area for three years before buying a farm west of Milford in 1963, where they resided for 53 years. He continued teaching math and science at Goshen High School until 1974 when he decided to farm full-time. Along with grain farming, over the years the farm produced eggs, cattle, pigs and ducks.
He enjoyed people and was known for his friendly smile and laughter. He loved the Lord and was always active in his church. For many years, he was a member of Island Chapel United Methodist Church and, for the past 20 years, a member of Nappanee United Methodist Church. He volunteered his time with CROP, Gideons, World Missionary Press and Meals On Wheels. He and Dorothy traveled to all 50 states, visiting 39 National Parks. They also enjoyed serving others on mission trips throughout the U.S. and other countries.
Larry is survived by his wife, Dorothy, as well as his brother, Galen Haney, of North Webster. He was proud of his two daughters, Karen (Mark) Stevens, of Pierceton; and Laura (Oliver) Grimm, of Bourbon. He loved his grandchildren: Colby (Hannah) Stevens, of Ashland City, Tenn.; Rye Stevens, of Memphis, Tenn.; and Kendall Stevens, of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Cotton; brother-in-law, Gene Cotton; and sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Haney.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and for one hour prior to a 10:30 a.m. funeral service on Friday, Sept. 15 at the Nappanee United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Island Cemetery, Milford.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Missions Fund at the Nappanee United Methodist Church, World Missionary Press, or The Gideons International.