Larry Adam Waldner

I left today on an adventure to the unknown. By myself for the first time leaving behind those I loved, knowing that I was not to return.

I looked back and saw the life I lived all things good and bad. Some regrets, yes of course, mostly for not saying things my heart.

I lived my life on my terms, I stayed true and strong to my beliefs. Those who loved me understood my resolve and that I loved being spontaneous and unpredictable. It was part of my charm.

One day I hope to reunite with one person I loved the most. She stood by me good and bad, she was my best friend, my partner, my wife.

Life on earth is not an eternity but only a blink of an eye. So be true to yourself always, tell the people you love how important they are and go on countless adventures.

Love life to the fullest.

Live Large.

Interesting Facts about Larry

Born in a small town in Ohio and is of German lineage.

In his German lineage which goes 200 plus years. As it were they were great landowners and apparently wealthy. In the Waldner heritage in fact Larry was considered a Barron.

Worked with his father in family business Waldner Construction Company working summers starting around 14.

Growing up in a Christian home, he sang in the church choir and had a beautiful singing voice. In high school he sang in many school plays even opera.

Entered the military at age 18 serving most of the time overseas until an injury required his honorable discharge.

Returning home he continued to work in the family business and took over the responsibilities of the business until the death of his father.

Vacationing in Florida during 1970 he made the decision to move to Florida.

After many years passed and a divorce we met married and started our lives as husband and wife.

During our 47 years together went on countless adventures together.

He loved the outdoors, he was an avid fisherman, hunter, certified diver and camper.

Members of Alafia Long Rifle Association, won many shooting competitions using black powder guns.

Members of Florida Trials Motorcycle Association, won many trophies including 1st Place in National Competitions.

Always having dogs as companions, he also competed and won ribbons in obedience and tracking with his companion Ruffie.

Loved vacationing with family and friends in Tennessee during the fall, often times having close encounters with wildlife.

Loved horse back riding in the mountains.

Loved vacationing in the summers in the keys, diving for lobsters and fishing for tuna and mahi-mahi.

Loved go cart racing with the family.

A qualified diesel mechanic, he completely rebuilt a 1956 Willys Jeep converting it to a monster hunting truck. Spending times in the woods hunting deer and pigs.

A builder and inventor.

Loved Carving especially Owls and Ducks.

After almost 50 years in construction an injury sidelined his career he went back to school and became a professional sharpener and opened his own business.

These are just a few things which made him such an interesting person.