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Larry D. Arven, 83, of rural Rochester

Larry D. Arven, 83, of rural Rochester, passed at 4:25 am, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 at his residence.

Larry was born on March 22, 1939 in Rochester, Ind. to the late Victor and Virginia (Knott) Arven. He married on March 26, 1961 in Rochester, Ind. to Mary Craft, she survives.

He retired from Torx, formerly Indiana Metal, of Rochester after 43 years. He was a longtime member of Pheasants Forever. He loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed all kinds of fishing, ice fishing and on the river, but especially at his pond. He loved to maintain his pond and ride UTV’s.

He is survived by his wife Mary Arven of Rochester, Ind.; children Brent and wife Stephanie Arven of Rochester and Virginia and husband Doug Clampitt of Atwood; grandchildren Brandon Arven, Andrea and husband Roger Reed, Bradlee Arven, Noah Clampitt, and Neil Clampitt; and great grandchildren Audrey Arven, Sadie Reed, and Cora Reed.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Virginia Arven, sisters Carol Sundheimer and Linda Whetstone, and brothers Victor Arven Jr., Elbert Paul Arven and Dick Arven.

Following his wishes, no services will be held.

The arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana.

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