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Larry Lovell Obituary
Larry Leland Lovell, 83, of Findlay, passed away the morning of Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.
He was born March 18, 1940, in Findlay, to Robert and Fern (Baxter) Lovell. He and his brother were raised by their grandmother, Nellie Lovell. He married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Kay Cramer, on Nov. 2, 1958. They enjoyed 65 years of marriage together.
Larry was a 1958 graduate of Findlay High School. He was a member of First United Church of Christ, Findlay, for 73 years. His career in the grocery business started at the age of 17 at Nichols IGA, Findlay. Along his journey, he worked at and owned several IGA stores. He was the co-owner of Heritage IGA, Tiffin, with his late brother-in-law, Paul Iliff, for 11 years. He owned Appleseed IGA in Arlington for 33 years.
He had a great passion for collecting antique cars and was an avid member of Flag City Classics Car Club for 20 years. He always enjoyed his involvement in cruise night and car shows.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay; sons, Larry Jr., Lanny (Mary Ann), and Lonnie (Sharon); daughter, Laurie; brother, Bob (Betty) Lovell; sister, Billie Jo Sweaney; six granddaughters, Lea (Sutton) Flick, Morgan (Ryan) Lause, Hillary (Bryce Sunderman) Samsal, Tayler (Brandon Swick) Thomas, Caityln (Trent) Carey, and Kitty Lovell; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Paul Iliff; nephew, John Iliff; and son-in-law, Scott Samsal.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, 205 W. Sandusky Street, Findlay. Larry's funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the funeral home with Pastor Eric Rummel officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay.
Contributions in Larry's memory may be shared with First United Church of Christ, 2100 Greendale Ave., Findlay, or Bridge Hospice Care Center, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay.
Online condolences may be shared with Larry's family at coldrencrates.com.
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Susan
February 26, 2024
So very sorry Lonnie and Sharon.
Robert Federspill
February 26, 2024
Kay and Family, you are in our prayers at this most trying time. Bob and Dee Federspill
Dick & Shirley Conine
February 24, 2024
Kay and family, Sending our love and prayers during this difficult time,
Phyllis Breitigam Gerritsen
February 24, 2024
Kay and Family thinking of you at this sad time. I am one of the Breitigam Family have not had a close contact but have been kept in formed of the burden your family has been barring. I will be praying for peace for the entire family.
Phyllis Breitigam Gerritsen
Sonya Stephens
February 24, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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