Larry Louck

Larry R. Louck, 87, of Portland, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, while in the company of family members at Albany Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. 

Larry was born in Portland, Indiana, on March 21, 1937, a son of the late Mary Beatrice (Butcher) and Ralph “LaVaughn” Louck. He was a 1955 graduate of Gray High School, went on to proudly serve his country and completed his service as a sergeant in the Army National Guard. He was the husband of Carol Frances (McFarland) Louck who he happily married on May 14, 1965.  

Larry retired from Louck and Sons Construction in 2001 and was a member of the Dunkirk American Legion Post 227 and Highland Cattle Association. He enjoyed working, raising beef cattle, watching Indiana University, Indiana Pacers and Cincinnati Reds games, and spending time with family.

Larry is  survived by his wife Carol Louck; son, Bill Louck (Victoria); two daughters, Teresa Bowler (Tom) and Joretta Post (Jerry); daughter-in-law Kathleen Bousman; one sister, Shelba Chenoweth; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents LaVaughn and Mary Louck; two sons, Ed Bousman and Rich Louck; one sister, Rhea (Louck) Wood; and one brother-in-law, Max Chenoweth. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, from 3 to 7 p.m. at MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel, Redkey, Indiana. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Joe Hines officiating. Burial and military honors will be held privately at the convenience of the family in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel, Redkey, Indiana.