Larry E. Kimmell, 78, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at his residence.

He was born August 1, 1944, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Ralph "Sparky" and Nelta (Nickerson) Kimmell.

He married Norma K. Rhodes on February 18, 1967, in Kendallville.

Mr. Kimmell was employed at Taylor Made for 35 years before retiring and he was a cook at the American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville.

Larry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 985, the Moose Lodge 1301, the American Legion Post 86 and Sons of the American Legion, all in Kendallville.

He enjoyed watching NASCAR, football and baseball.

Surviving are his wife, Norma Kimmell, of Kendallville; two sons, Scott Allen (Kay) Kimmell, of Avilla, Indiana, and Doug Michael (Tiffany) Kimmell, of Kendallville; two daughters, Holly Anne (Patrick) Baxter, of Kendallville, and Stacy Nicole (Jessie) Nicholas, of Herington, Kansas; 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ed (Bonnie) Kimmell, of Kendallville; and one sister, Rita Jennings, also of Kendallville.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Kiarah Baxter, on April 24, 2020.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 4 p.m. at CrossPointe Family Church, 205 HighPointe Crossing, Kendallville with Pastor Rich Secor officiating.

Visitation will also be on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to the American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville or the American Cancer Society.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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