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Larry A. Derrenberger

May 23, 1937 — May 22, 2008

Larry A. Derrenberger, 70, of Elkhart, passed away May 22, 2008 at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born May 23, 1937 in Mansfield, Ohio to Glenn and Martha (Zody) Derrenberger and married Janet L. Morris on November 24, 1954 in Loudenville, Ohio. She died on January 7, 2007. Surviving are 2 sons, Mark (Kate) Derrenberger of Placentia, CA and Mike (Vicki) Derrenberger of Hopkinton, MA, a grandson, Jeff Derrenberger of San Diego, CA, a brother, Dwight (Missy) Derrenberger and a sister-in-law, Grace Mizer both of Mansfield, OH. A grandson, James Derrenberger and his parents preceded in death.

Mr. Derrenberger was semi-retired as an agent for AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co., where he began Feb. 5, 1968. He also was district manager in 1972. He previously had worked for Archway Cookies for 4 years and Nickel's Bakery for 12 years. He was a member and past president of Elkhart County Life Underwriters Association and a member of the Elkhart Lions Club since 1974 serving in various offices. He was a former member of the Elkhart Jaycees and was awarded the JCI Senatorship in 1972. He also was a member of the Elkhart Urban League.

Friends may call from 2-6 pm Sunday at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, Elkhart. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday at the Greenlawn Union Cemetery, Perrysville, Ohio.

Memorials may be given to the Elkhart Lions Club.

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