On Friday, January 13, 2023, Larry Richard McManus was greeted in eternity by his only son Joshua at the age of 70.
He was fiercely loyal and patriotic. Larry was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He married the love of his life, Pamela Johnston McManus, on July 19, 1975. They were best friends, soul mates, and called each other “baby”.
He was a trickster, a teacher, and a loving grandfather to his grandchildren: Gannon Morghan, Roman, and Emmerich. Larry led many adventures around campsites. He prided himself in teaching his family how to build the perfect fire, losing themselves in the woods of Pennsylvania, and appreciating the gifts of a simple life; letting them set the pace for what fun would ensue. He was rarely in a hurry. He gave them their first taste of venison and freshly caught trout and had them playing in icy river water and then thrift shopping for treasures.
He was Daddy, Daddad, and Uncle Lar. He was the father of two children, Melanie (Rick) and Joshua but held his nieces Sheila and Stacie (John) and his nephew, Jeremiah (Dai) in his heart as if they were his own. They shared his love of tent camping. Larry was a family man. He hated pretentious people, fancy food, and democrats. He loved mountain pies, pizza, and his truck.
He will be desperately missed by his sister Marcy, his brother-in-law John and their entire family. Guard the gates of heaven, baby. Your family will see you soon.
Friends will be received on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow in the Lefdahl Chapel.
Interment in the Marion Center Cemetery will be private.
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