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Larry H. Updyke

February 3, 1951 — October 20, 2022

Dorset, OH

Larry H. Updyke, age 71, of Dorset, OH, died at home on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
He was born February 3, 1951, in Muskegon, MI, a son of Lawrence R. and Dorothy A. (Metz) Updyke.
A long time resident of Dorset, Larry was formerly a resident of Muskegon, MI.  He was an auto mechanic; and enjoyed working for Brown Sprinkler Service in Dorset.  Larry was a hard worker and loved to be a jokester.  He loved working on cars, shooting pool and played in a pool league, and racing his #71 race car.  He also loved listening to country music, especially Merle Haggard.
Larry is survived by his wife, Rhonda S. (Simpkins) Updyke, whom he married Feb. 5, 2005, of Dorset; 4 daughters, Thresa Shomin, Lourie (Robin) Oates, Luanne (Bryan) Cooper, and Dorothy "DJ" Updyke, all of Muskegon, MI; 1 son, Logan (Haley) Updyke of Ashtabula, OH; many grandchildren and many great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Lorna Updyke (Mike Tibbs), Luanne (Mike) King, Penny Updyke, and Phyllis Bertram (Nels Smith), all of Muskegon, MI; 2 brothers, Chuck Updyke and Lyle Updyke (Kari Pastor), both of Muskegon, MI; and many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents; and a sister and brother-in-law, Leah and Bill Stidham.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, October 23rd from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 134 Prospect St.,Andover, OH.  A funeral service will be held Monday, October 24, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Cherry Valley Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Care Committee, PO Box 8, Dorset, OH 44032.  Share a fond memory or condolence at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover

134 Prospect Street, Andover, OH 44003

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover

134 Prospect Street, Andover, OH 44003

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