Larry L. Hockemeyer

Larry L. Hockemeyer, 81, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his son’s residence.

He was born on March 21, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Clarence and Hannah(Koppenhofer) Hockemeyer.  Larry was united in marriage to Julaine S. Gallmeyer on June 14, 1963 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble. She preceded him in death on May 6, 2021.

He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in New Haven.

Larry graduated from Woodlan High School in 1960 and attended DeVry Technical Institute. He worked at Sears for 31 years as an electronics repairman.

Larry enjoyed going to the lake with his wife…his getaway.

He is survived by daughter, Lori (Tony) Conrad of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Dawn (Steve) Herman of New Haven, Indiana; son, Todd (Tami) Hockemeyer of New Haven, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Logan (Tate) Schieferstein, Shelby (Sean) Schieferstein-Wenger, Hailey (Dustin) Murray, Madison (Seth) Derickson, Anthony Schieferstein, Natasha Schieferstein, Hannah (Matt) Lengerich, Victoria Hockemeyer and Kathryn Hockemeyer and11 great-grandchildren, Ronan, Regaen, Brantley, Isabelle, Kade, Ryker, Makenna, Addison, Lennox, Brynley and Owen.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Julaine Hockemeyer; and brother, Marvin Hockemeyer.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New Haven, Indiana with Rev. David Stecker officiating. Burial will follow at Concordia Cemetery Gardens.

Friends and family will be received from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green Street, New Haven, Indiana and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to Emanuel Lutheran Church, Worship Anew or Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements are by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana.