AKRON — Larry Lee Rohrer, 71, Claypool, passed away Friday evening, March 10, 2017, at his residence, doing what he loved best, bringing his wife of 52 years, Carolyn, safely home from yet another of their many life’s journeys. Following Larry’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral service, but there will be a public visitation and viewing at Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St., Akron, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool, with a private graveside ceremony. He was born Sept. 19, 1945, in Claypool, to Noble and Myra Scott Rohrer. He graduated in 1963 from Mentone High School and a year later married the girl next door and love of his life, Carolyn Konkle. Growing up on the farm put Larry’s keen ability to fix things to the test. He would eventually use those skills to form his own business: Larry’s Appliance Service, serving the North Manchester and surrounding communities for nearly 30 years. He didn’t meet a problem he couldn’t solve and was known for doing it the right way, endeavoring to educate along the way. Larry loved and cared for his children and grandchildren with the same remarkable ability, helping them laugh when they wanted to cry, showing the way when life presented its many roadblocks, and always seeking the truth and bringing you along for the journey. He is loved and will be dearly missed. He made it home. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his son, Nathan; and daughter, Darla (spouse Scott) Miller; his grandchildren: Chas Wilson, Brooklyn (spouse Jack) Wilson, Ashley Miller, and Madeleine and Hannah Rohrer; his great-grandchildren, Chaston and Alannah Wilson; his brother, Leon (spouse Darlene) Rohrer; his sister, Linda (spouse Dave) Lock; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. He was preceded by his father, Noble; and mother, Myra; his sister, Janice Method; and his daughter-in-law, Lori Colvin Rohrer. The staff of Earl-Love Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Larry Rohrer. ***** Condolences may be sent at earllovefuneralhome.com.
