Larry Arnold Lee Klingler

Larry Arnold Lee Klingler, age 70, of Rensselaer passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Franciscan Health East in Lafayette, Indiana. Larry was born on October 20, 1946, in Rensselaer, Indiana, the son of Victor G. and Ruth P. (DeVault) Klingler. Larry was a lifetime resident of Rensselaer, graduating from Rensselaer High School with the Class of 1964. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1966. On June 12, 1966, in Rensselaer, Larry married his sweetheart, Barbara Parker who survives. Larry was the current pastor at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Kentland, serving the church since 2005. Larry previously worked as the Jasper County Animal Control officer, was manager of the Kerr-McGee, and had worked at Midway Electronics and Standard Auto Parts. Larry had been employed for over twenty years with Jackson Monuments. He was a life member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Rensselaer. Larry enjoyed serving the church and had been both a Youth Group leader and Sunday school teacher. He provided services once a month to the residents at George Ade Memorial Healthcare at the Chapel there. Larry was a former Rensselaer City Councilman, serving a four-year term. He was the secretary/treasurer of the Newton County Association of Churches and a member of the Rensselaer Odd Fellows. Larry was a member of the Jasper/Newton Habitat for Humanity and served as chairman during the building of the first Habitat home in Newton County. He enjoyed spending time at the lake with Barb and family and friends. One of his greatest joys was fishing with his family and grandchildren. Surviving with his loving wife Barb are their children, Rodney (wife Suzi) Klingler of Rensselaer and Angela (Christopher Gearhart) Brown of Kansas City, Missouri, seven grandchildren, Madison, Chase, Reece, Mallory, Lucas, Nick and Josie and three great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and his sister, Gloria Klingler. Friends will be received at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 2:000-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church of Rensselaer on Monday, March 13, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor John Hostetter officiating. Burial will follow at Osborne Cemetery in Rensselaer with military honors. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Larry be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church Youth Group or the Jasper/Newton County Habitat for Humanity.

Larry Arnold Lee Klingler

October 20, 1946 - March 9, 2017