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Larry Engle

June 17, 1941 — May 9, 2017

Larry K. Engle, age 75, passed away Tuesday, May 9th at 11:10 a.m. in his Warsaw home.

Larry was born June 17, 1941 in Warsaw to Willis Issac and Margaret Viola (Bright) Engle. He graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1959.

On September 14, 1963, Larry was united in marriage to Betty Huffman in Warsaw. She survives after sharing 53 wonderful years together.

Larry faithfully served his country, entering the United States Army on July 18, 1966. He served in Vietnam in the Signal Corps as a Specialist 5th Class. On July 17, 1968, he was honorably discharged.

Having spent all of his lifetime in Warsaw, Larry was the owner of Engle Electronics for 10 years. He was a Lieutenant for the Warsaw Police Department for 30 years before his retirement in 2006. He was a member of First Brethren Church. Larry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and also served on the Advisory Board for the Police Pension. He volunteered for the Historical Society and was a member of KEMRAD. He especially loved watching his grandchildren and spending time with his family.

Those who survive Larry include his wife, Betty; 2 daughters: Cindy (Mark) Shirey of Warsaw, Christina (Todd) Doberstein of Warsaw; 4 grandchildren: Taylor Stiver, Tanner Stiver, Emily Doberstein, and Abigail Doberstein; and a sister: Shirley Fidler of North Webster.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers: Michael K. Engle, and Richard E. Engle.

The family will receive friends to share memories and for a time of visitation on Thursday, May 11th from 4 to 8 PM in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan Street, Warsaw.

A funeral service celebrating Larry’s life will take place on Friday, May 12th at 10 am in the Funeral Home. Pastor Dave Hummel will officiate the service with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Graveside military honors will be conducted by Warsaw's American Legion Post # 49 and VFW Post # 1126.

Memorial gifts may be made to American Greyhound Association, P.O. Box 598, Hobart, Indiana 46342.

The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege to care for the family and friends of Larry K. Engle.
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