Larry E. Theobald

Larry Edward Theobald, 77, of Franklin Street, Marietta, died at 11:55 am on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Harmar Place.

He was born on January 15, 1931, in Newport, Ohio, a son of Edward and Delilia Hoff Theobald.  He had been employed at Ormet,  retiring in January, 1994.  Larry was a member of United Steelworkers of American 5724, American Legion Post 64 and VFW Post 5108.  He was a Korean War Veteran.  Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Larry is survived by his daughter Tammy (John) Heddelson of New Matamoras and granddaughter Dana, 2 stepdaughters:  Ginny (Dave) King and Lora (Jeff) Holbert; 5 stepsons:  Terry (Mary) Ward, Larry Ward, Alan (Janet) Ward, Rick (Angie) Ward, Jim (Jackie) Ward, 14 step grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Timmy Theobald and daughter, Nila Theobald.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 25th, at 10:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Tony Hitchcock officiating.  Burial will be in Newport Cemetery with full military services.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 4:00 pm on Friday.  On line condolences may be at:  www.mslfuneralhome.com.