Larry A. Hertzfeld

Larry Allen Hertzfeld, 69, of Waterville, Ohio went home to the Lord on May 5, 2023. He was born May 3, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Richard Sr. and Marjorie (Napierala) Hertzfeld. He was the 3rd of 10 children, raised on the family farm in Waterville. He lived his entire life and built a beautiful homestead within a mile of where he was raised. He loved the farm, the land, and his Fordson Super Dexta and Oliver 550 tractors; it was in his blood. In 1972 he met the love of his life and ultimate soulmate, Dawn, whom he affectionately called Dawnie. They married on September 6, 1975. They devoted their lives to their four children and raised them to love God, family and treat others with respect and kindness. Larry held his family in the utmost regard and was courageous in his battle to remain with them. He forged on daily with a smile, a friendly wave and compliments to his loved ones and caregivers. He was a man of vision, integrity, compassion and most importantly he exuded love. Those lucky enough to know him instantly could feel his calm assured demeanor.

Larry was a Bridge Division Superintendent at the S.E. Johnson Company and later Plant Superintendent of many Stoneco Quarries retiring from Ottawa Lake, MI Quarry in 2011 after 30+ years of service to the company. A career he took great pride in. He won many awards including Quarry of The Year several times, Sentinels of Safety through the National Mining Association and a beautification award. He was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and is a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maumee, Ohio. As well as being a member of the Buckeye Oliver Collectors and The H. Gerstner and Son’s President’s Club.

Larry was a visionary and a builder who had the natural ability to make those dreams come to life. Regardless if it was building his home, a landscape project, or beautification of the quarries he ran, or his skillful projects in woodworking, he created outstanding projects. He was also an avid collector and hobbyist of O-Scale trains, building a phenomenal train track around his family room.

He had the ability to encourage people, and fill them with confidence that changed lives. He left this world a much better place, with loving imprints on all our hearts that can never be forgotten or replaced.

As he joins his son, Joshua Norman, that he heartbreakingly missed for the past 28 years he leaves his wife of nearly 48 years, Dawn. Larry is survived by his children Luke (Kate) Hertzfeld of Swanton, Ohio, Michelle (Ross) Kersey of Davisburg, Michigan and David (Nicole) Hertzfeld of Delta, Ohio, grandchildren Peter Hertzfeld, Henry Hertzfeld, Claire Kersey, Kerrigan Kersey, Theodore “Teddy” Kersey, Ezekiel Hertzfeld and Forrest Hertzfeld and siblings Bonnie (John) Hanifan, Don (Linda) Hertzfeld, Mike (Kim) Hertzfeld, Mary (Art) Alexander, Richard (Laura) Hertzfeld, Theresa (Mark) Simon, Cathy (Dan) Ransberger, Kevin (Debbie) Hertzfeld and Joe (Carrie) Hertzfeld.

He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 9, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home, 7220 Dutch Rd. Waterville, Ohio 43566. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 104 W. Broadway St. Maumee, Ohio 43537.

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