Brother Larry E. Newberry (81) died April 16, 2024. Brother Newberry was raised in New Carlisle Lodge December 13, 1969 and continued his membership in New Carlisle Lodge for 54 years. He was living in Bradenton, Florida at the time of his death. Please keep his wife Carol and the Newberry family in your prayers.
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Obituary for Larry E. Newberry
Larry E. Newberry, of Bradenton, Florida formerly Vandalia, Ohio, age 81, died peacefully Tuesday April 16th, 2024 at 9:45 a.m. Larry was preceded in death by his son, D. Todd Newberry, his sisters Phyllis Lewis and Madonna Mantooth, his brother Robert Newberry, his parents Betty I. Newberry (Slack) and Henry Newberry. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Carol Newberry (Drook), daughters Tina Semler and Terri Paulus, grandchildren, Lacey, Cody, Ashley, Lindsey, Tyler and Madison, and 10 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Larry was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on August 16, 1942. He had residences in Ohio, Tennessee, and Florida at one time. Larry was a former ironworker and retired from G.M. in 1999. He was a member of the Masonic Temple, the Moose, and the Eagles. Larry put passion into all things in life. He was a known musician and played in numerous bands. He shared this passion with his son Todd.
Larry played the guitar, piano, bass, as well as sang. He loved being on the lake. Larry was always the captain of his boat. He was an amazing slalom skier, skiing well into his 70s. He taught countless people to ski. There was no cliff or bridge Larry wouldn’t jump off. During retirement Larry spent time researching genealogy, learning Spanish, and whittling. Larry had countless other hobbies.
Larry could find a teachable moment in anything he did and was willing to pass his knowledge along to anyone that would listen. Larry will not only be greatly missed by his family but the countless amount of people that he touched over the years
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Jay Maxwell, Secretary, New Carlisle Lodge No. 100