Larry Sherman Eldridge

Husband of over 40 years to Barbara Elizabeth Eldridge and 20 years to the late Teresa Schultz. Beloved father of Grant (Jessica Bell) Eldridge. Proud grandfather of Angela (David) Barr. Cherished great-grandfather of Owen and Aidan Barr. Dear brother of Sharon (late Ted) Bowers and brother-in-law Steve (Bil Vincent) Schultz. He is also survived by mother-in-law Jean Hutchinson. He will be deeply missed by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Vernon and Glenora Eldridge, siblings Joyce (late James) Snyder, Glen (late Barbara Harper) Eldridge, David (Ellen) Eldridge, Nancy (late Don) Rutherford, Marianne (late Joseph) Smith, and Margie (Tim) Snape.

Larry studied at Kalamazoo College and Northwestern University where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. He spent his early career as an attorney and later years as an accountant. Larry had a lifelong interest in politics and enjoyed playing baseball, fishing, and spending time with his friends. Larry was known for his sense of humor and had a joke for all occasions. He was a proud dog parent, most recently to Ollie and Newfie.