Larry Lee Dean Papenfuse

Larry Lee Dean Papenfuse, age 78, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on November 11, 2024. He was born to the late Paul Albert and Matilda Bailey Papenfuse on January 31, 1946. Larry served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and worked for many years at Devilbis, later retiring from Art Iron. He enjoyed the outdoors and hunting, frequenting Zaleski's in Athens, Ohio and forest camping in Cadillac, Michigan. 

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Papenfuse; siblings, Dalton Papenfuse, Delbert Papenfuse, Donald Papenfuse, Doris Papenfuse Coates, Yule Papenfuse, and Harold Papenfuse; and granddaughter, Jerrica Danielle Papenfuse. Surviving are his sons, Jeff (Sonya) Papenfuse, Rance (Christina) Papenfuse, and Noel Papenfuse; step-children, Terri Neilly Shaneyfelt, Pat Neilly Luzier, and Kevin Neilly; siblings, Beth Elsworth, Ronald (Maxine) Papenfuse, and Rance (Debra) Papenfuse; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. 

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