Larry Betz

Larry E. Betz, age 72, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at his residence. 

He was born in Portland on May 30, 1951, the son of George and Elizabeth (Myers) Betz. He was married on Oct. 22, 1977, to Cindy Patch who survives.

Larry worked for International Paper and Joyce Dayton. He had attended Westchester United Methodist Church, was a 1969 Portland High School graduate and also went to Louisville Electric school. Larry enjoyed traveling and riding his motorcycle.

Surviving is his wife Cindy; three sisters, Sally Rathbun (husband: Mike) of Muncie, Mary Knapschafer (husband: Joe) of Portland and Martha Betz of Portland; sister-in-law Susan Hoover of Kansas City, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Clott; and parents George and Elizabeth Betz.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Hines presiding. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m.

Memorials can be made to Gideons or choice of the donor.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.