Larry D. Oswalt, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 10:44 p.m. Nov. 25, 2014, in his residence. He was born Oct. 19, 1937, in Warsaw, to Virgil and Pauline Barth Oswalt. On Feb. 7, 1981, in Pierceton, he was united in marriage to Pauline Lovely, who preceeded him in death May 26, 2012. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, he worked for various companies throughout his life, including Dalton Foundry, J.M. Gravel Pit, Barth R.V. and Ameri-Kan, where he worked until 2005. He loved racing cars at the Warsaw Speedway in the 1960s and early 1970s. Surviving are three sons: Steve (and spouse Kathy) Oswalt, Talma; Rick (and spouse Tamara) Schuh, Tippecanoe; Mike (and spouse Charlotte) Schuh, Warsaw; two daughters: Lori (and spouse Tracey) Quier, Claypool, and Wanda (and spouse Rex) Parrett, Larwill; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Oswalt, Warsaw; an uncle, John Wolf, Michigan; 26 grandchildren; and 55 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark Oswalt; a brother, Bobby Oswalt; and three sisters, Marilyn Oswalt, Virginia Schuh and Rose Tillman. He was loved by his family and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be at noon Thursday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Pastor Rex Parrett officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Calling is from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials may be made to Larry D. Oswalt Funeral Fund, c/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapter, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
