Larry Fledderjohann, 68, of 12093 Plattner Pike, Saint Marys, Ohio, died 9:46 P.M. Monday, February 6, 2012, at Saint Ritas Medical Center in Lima.

He was born October 5, 1943, in Lima, the son of Vernon and Gladys (Stroh) Fledderjohann. 

 

He married Paula Bubp on June 27, 1964 and she survives at the residence.

 

He is also survived by his two sons: Mark (Shelly) Fledderjohann of Saint Marys; Mike (Samantha Menke) Fledderjohann of New Knoxville; by four grandchildren: Garet Fledderjohann; Calen Fledderjohann; Haydn Fledderjohann and Kamryn Fledderjohann; by his siblings: Linda (David) Michael of Madison, Wisconsin; Nancy Archer of Sidney; Jay (Dee) Fledderjohann of New Knoxville; by a sister-in-law, Carol (Norval) Kohlhorst of Maumee, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Gene (Eileen) Bubp of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
 

Larry was  preceded in death by his mother on January 15, 2012 and his father had died previously.

 

He was a 1961 graduate of New Knoxville High School.  Larry was a life long farmer in the family dairy and later in partnership with his brother, Jay, in the Johann Acres Family Farm, assisted by his son Mike.
 

He was a member of the Democratic Central Committee since 1983 and a member of the Democratic Executive Committee since 1990. He served Auglaize County in a job he loved on the Board of Elections since 2003, and had just been unanimously re-elected to another term.  He was Auglaize County Democrat of the Year in 2000.

 

Larry enjoyed collecting milk bottles from local dairies of the past, as well as old tools, antiques and other interesting items. He served many years on the Zoning Board of Appeals. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in their various activities.
 

Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, the Reverend David Michael and the Reverend Dennis Gaertner, officiants. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery.
 

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Friday in the Ministry Center of the First United Church of Christ, where memorial gifts may be directed to either the Auglaize County Dog Warden or New Knoxville Historical Society.

 

Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, New Knoxville, is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.