OBITUARY | 2010-04-25

  • April 25, 2010
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Larry Eugene Greer Sr., 70, of Dover, died April 19, 2010, after suffering a heart attack at his home. A son of the late Ralph and Stella Greer, Larry was born Dec. 4, 1939, in Jewett, where he graduated from high school in 1957 before entering the Marines. Following his military service, he attended Rutgers University, New Jersey, before gravitating to a career in banking, where he met with success with Peoples National Bank & Trust Co., (now Chase) in New Philadelphia and served for a time as a vice president. During the ‘70s and ‘80s, Larry was very much involved in the community, serving as a board member for Self-Help, Inc., and as a member of the New Philadelphia Board of Education. He was very active in the New Philadelphia Jaycees, representing the chapter on the state level. Fascinated by the development of new technologies, he briefly left the Tuscarawas Valley, joining some endeavors, such as a hydroponic tomato farm, as an invested worker. He returned with his wife to Dover after a short stint in Michigan and after suffering his first heart attack. In the ‘90s, he was a fixture in the automobile business in Dover and New Philadelphia, working in finance and sales for several companies. He also invested time in his musical talent, playing keyboards and entertaining folks at various venues. He was active at the Dover Elks Lodge and served as a grand exalted ruler. A self-made pundit, Larry became an outspoken opponent of unchecked immigration and made his views on that and other issues known in numerous Readers’ Viewpoints in The Times-Reporter and other newspapers. Recently, he joined the National Tea Party movement, attending rallies and helping the cause. Above all, Larry enjoyed the time he and Edie traveled together to distant destinations aboard jetliners and cruise ships. He remembered fondly the trips that offered him a swim with dolphins and, of course, visits with his grandchildren. He also had a penchant for genealogy and traced his family to its European roots. He also was able to locate lost relatives, who then would be given unconditional invitations to periodic family reunions at Tuscora Park. Surviving are his wife, Edith Greer, whom he married in 1985; son, Larry (Lori) Greer Jr. of Overland Park, Kan.; siblings, Margie Vanchure of St. Clairsville, Dolores (Robert) James of Uhrichsville, and Ralph (Donna) Greer of Louisville; sister-in-law, Dottie Greer of Palm Bay, Fla.; two grandchildren, Zachary and Joshua Greer of Overland Park, Kan.; many nieces and nephews; and Max, his schnauzer. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kay Ayersman; sister, Carol Davenport; and brother, Donald Greer. Services were held April 22, 2010, at Toland-Herzig Funeral Home, Dover, with Rev. Robert James officiating. The Dover VFW conducted a military service following services. The family encourages donations on behalf of Larry be made to a favorite charity or political party. Larry encouraged people to participate in the organ donation program as he has.


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