Friday, February 26th, 2021
Lawrence Vehorn
Lawrence R. "Larry" Vehorn, 70, of Anna, died Wed., Feb. 24, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born July 10, 1950, in Sidney, OH, the son of Herbert & MaDonna (Miller) Vehorn. His mother survives in Botkins and his father is deceased. He was formerly married to Ann Vehorn and she survives.
Other survivors include, 2 daughters, Lynnette (Brian) Hahn, Lima, OH, Laura (Robert) Martin, Toledo, OH, 7 grandchildren, Evelyn, Ellie, Emma, Jacob, & Elaina Hahn, Madelyn & Lucas Martin, 5 siblings, Tom (Kay) Vehorn, Wapakoneta, Ed (Lyn) Vehorn, Reno, NV, Ernie (Teri) Vehorn, Botkins, Fred (Jane) Vehorn, Botkins, Mary (Gary) Sweigart, Lima, numerous nieces and nephews.
Larry, a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, was a jack of all trades. He was a meat cutter, worked in the construction industry, and was retired from the Honda Corporation. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville, and a 1968 graduate of Botkins High School. Larry was an avid Browns Fan, loved "Gunsmoke," enjoyed fishing and going on camping trips with his children and grandchildren, where he could be found under a shade tree in his favorite chair enjoying a cold beer. He loved being with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events and activities.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tues. March 2, 2021 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville, OH, Fr. Steve Mondiek officiating. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Botkins, OH.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Mon. at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, and 9:00- 10:00 a.m., Tues. at the church. Honoring Larry's spirit of comfort, the family asks that everyone attending the viewing dress comfortably or in their favorite Brown attire.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville.
Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
In keeping with current health guidelines, masks and social distancing are required. The funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Eley Funeral Home Facebook Page.
