Larry D. Wesner

Larry D. Wesner, 86 of Kokomo died Friday, July 8, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born in Lafayette on November 14, 1935 to Paul B. Wesner and Eunice (Plummer).  He married Beverly A. Alexander on December 25, 1959.  She preceded him in death on October 6, 2012.

Larry served proudly in the United States Navy.  After his enlistment he worked as an Engineer for Ford Motor Company in Michigan managing multiple projects.  He retired in the middle 1990’s.  Larry was a great sport enthusiast.  He greatly loved golf, fishing and bird hunting.  Activities at Purdue were always on his radar.  Most importantly, Larry cherished his role as a husband and father.

Survivors include his son, Chad E. Wesner of Naples, Florida, a sister, Joy Burton of Franklin, Indiana and a brother-in-law, Lloyd Alexander of Kempton.  He was preceded in death by his wife and a brother, Dick Wesnser.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m. at the Kempton Cemetery with Rev. Melissa Litka presiding. The Tipton American Legion will conduct military honors. Visitation will be on Tuesday from Noon until 1:00 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to Kempton Methodist Episcopal Church, 208 S. West Street, Kempton, Indiana, 46049 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 681405 Indianapolis, Indiana, 46268.