Larry Day

Larry E. Day, age 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at the Gardens at St. Henry.

He was born on July 21, 1939, in Fort Recovery, to the late Glenn, Sr. and Doris (Potter) Day.

Larry is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Jo (Hart) Day, whom he married on Oct. 20, 1956; his children, Cindy (Ivan) Kaffenberger of Fort Recovery, Gary Day of Union City, Indiana, and Linda (Jim) Weitzel of Fort Recovery; his grandchildren, Kelly (Jason) Menchhofer of Versailles, John (Carla) Kaffenberger of Fort Recovery, Mike Day, Chris Day, Dawn Day and Ashley Day, all of Texas, Josh Weitzel, Jesse (Denise) Weitzel and Lori (Jason) Shaffer, all of Fort Recovery; his 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren with one on the way; his sisters-in-law, Ardith Day of Fort Recovery and Norma Fredricks of Fort Wayne; and his in-law, Robert E. (Carol) Hart of Fort Recovery.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his son, Mike Day; a great-grandchild; his brothers, Glenn Day Jr., and Richard Day; and his in-law, Phyllis (Melvin) Reier.

Larry worked for the Union City Body Company for 33 years until he retired. Along with his wife, Mary Jo, they owned and managed several rental properties in Union City, Indiana, for over 30 years. Larry was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, where he spent many years serving as an usher and Eucharistic minister. If you knew Larry, you knew his love and passion for antique tractors. He owned and restored many tractors that have been passed down to his family. He was a member of the Fort Recovery Antique Tractor Club, the Randolph County Antique Tractor Club, Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association, the Darke County Steam Threshers and the Greenville Power of the Past.

As the “ultimate handyman,” Larry loved tinkering with just about anything and there wasn’t much he couldn’t fix. In his early years, he liked going fishing and was always on the lookout for a good walleye. In his free time, Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and enjoying the simple things while driving through the countryside.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Guests may visit with the family on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Fort Recovery Community Foundation or EverHeart Hospice.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting brockmanboeckmanfh.com.