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Larry L. Wallman, age 84, of Sturgis, was called home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ Sunday afternoon, December 29, 2024.
He was born August 19, 1940 in Sturgis, son of the late Chancy and Viola (Summey) Wallman.
Larry was a lifelong Sturgis area resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1959.
On February 3, 1962, he married Judy A. Davis at the Sturgis Bible Chapel.
In 2006 Larry retired from the Sturgis Journal following 40 years of dedicated employment as a Pre-Press Technician. Shortly after his retirement he joined the Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis where he worked part time for 10 years. For six years he pastored the Sturgis Bible Chapel.
Larry was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard.
He was a very active member of the Factoryville Bible Church in Athens where he was a board member.
Larry loved serving his Lord and taught Sunday school for over 50 years. He served on the Board of Child Evangelism Fellowship, was an AWANA Commander for 15 years, was a church youth leader, and sang in the church choir. Larry took pride in officiating at many weddings and over 100 funerals.
Larry was a self-taught ventriloquist from the age11. Many will remember him and Pete performing in churches, schools, and local events. He was a dove and tropical bird fancier. He collected and repaired clocks and enjoyed working in his yard and gardens and kept his home full of house plants. Larry had a deep love for the Lord enjoying Bible study and preaching the word. Larry had hobbies and involvements but what made him the happiest was time with his family and leading others to the lord.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 62 years: Judy; son: Mark (Gloria) Wallman of Winter Haven, Florida; daughter: Holly (Charles) Lindman of Sturgis; sisters: Dianna (Dan) Elkins of Sturgis and Marcia (Larry) Titus of Traverse City; brother: Michael (Diane) Wallman of Traverse City and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father: Chancy Wallman; mother: Viola Larimer and infant sister.
The family will receive friends from 5:00to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, Jan. 2nd at the Rosenberg Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 807 E. Chicago Rd. in Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Larry L. Wallman will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, Jan. 3rd at Factoryville Bible Church, 33650 Factoryville Rd., Athens, MI 49011. Pastor Fred Goebert will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis where full military honors will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Memorial donations would be appreciated to Factoryville Bible Church or School.
We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Judy and family:
Our heart felt feelings go out to all of you in the passing of Larry. We remember him leading our Bible Study and walking us though the book of James when we gathered at Sharon Monroe’s home. We had some very good teachings from him and also a lot of fun times with him. Lots of good memories with both of you, Judy. We were so blessed by knowing this wonderful man. Will be praying that God will bring peace and comfort to all of you.