Larry Joe Eltzroth, 85, of Urbana, Indiana passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 24, 1939, to Clary Eltzroth and Betty (Sweet) Schlemer in Wabash, Indiana.

Larry was a 1957 graduate of Wabash High School, and he attended Ball State University for two years. He served in the 101st Airborne in the United States Army. He married his wife Loretta Lawson on May 28, 1966. He worked at IMCO as a quality manager in Huntington, Indiana for many years. Larry enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He especially loved following his grandchildren in their sporting events and all their favorite activities. Most of all, he loved his entire family.

Larry is survived by his wife, Loretta Eltzroth of Urbana, Indiana; two sons, Clary (Candi) Eltzroth of Urbana, Indiana, Todd (Melessa) Eltzroth of Roann, Indiana; three daughters, Rebecca Coldren of Akron, Indiana, Amanda (Ben) Grawcock of Kendallville, Indiana, Stacy Eltzroth of Urbana, Indiana; one sister, Sue (Robert) Mitting of Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Clary Eltzroth and Betty Schlemer; one brother Danny Eltzroth; and step-father, Bill Schlemer.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Dustin Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mississinewa Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to Northfield High School Athletic Department, 154 West 200 North Wabash, Indiana 46992 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Larry Joe Eltzroth's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com