Biography
Lifetime resident of Warsaw, Indiana, Larry W. Bolinger, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw at 1:00 p.m.
Born June 20, 1937 in Warsaw, Larry was 78 at the time of his passing. He was the son of Carl J. and Bernice (Wolfe) Bolinger and was a 1955 graduate of Warsaw High School.
He and Sue J. Vanator were married December 21, 1956 in Warsaw. She survives.
Larry was employed by Zimmer (now Zimmer Biomet) for 31 years. He retired in 1999 as a supervisor.
Larry was a member of the Moose Lodge and Quarter Century Club. He made jewelry and enjoyed going to auctions and garage sales and loved to fish.
In addition to his wife, survivors include 2 sons: Jeffrey (and Mary) Bolinger of Pierceton, Indiana and Robert (and Anita) Bolinger of Burket, Indiana; 2 daughters and a son-in-law: Toni (and Danny) Willard and Kelly Ormsby, both of Warsaw; 2 sisters: Wendy (and Norm) Benzing, Warsaw; and Carla (and Bob) Bullock of Durham, North Carolina; 2 sisters-in-law: Betty Baugher, Warsaw and Peggy Myers of Royal, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
His brother, Ted Bolinger, preceded him in death October 10, 2012.
Friends may visit with the family Sunday, March 20th from 2-6 PM in TITUS FUNERAL HOME, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580. A service celebrating Larry’s life will take place Monday, March 21st beginning at 11 AM in the funeral home. Pastor William Whitaker of Warsaw Family Worship Center will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
The family has requested that gifts in Larry’s memory be directed to K-21 Health Foundation - Cancer Care Fund, PO Box 1810, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1810 or Mooseheart Child City and School, Inc., Moose Heart Illinois 60539. You may also donate online at www.mooseheart.org.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Larry W. Bolinger.