Lawrence “Larry” W. Zartman, 96

Lawrence W. “Larry” Zartman, also known as “Hoot” passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina.  Larry was born May 21, 1928, in Paulding, Ohio, the son of the late Harold and Viola (Matthews) Zartman.  He attended Haviland High School.  Larry served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of Corporal.  He was honorably discharged on November 20, 1954.  He married Carol E. Rohrs on August 26, 1962, in Florida, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on December 29, 2012.  Larry was an auto mechanic, working for Moats Ford for many years.  He was a member of the Sherwood Methodist Church.  He was a volunteer with the RSVP Program and the Good Sam Adult Program.  He enjoyed his visits at the Defiance Senior Center, and was known to many in the community as the “Popcorn Man”.

Surviving are his three children, Tim (Stephanie) Zartman of Goose Creek, South Carolina, Ronald (Brenda Shepherd) Zartman of Plymouth, Indiana and Bruce (Winje) Zartman of Waverly, Alabama; five grandchildren, Bridgette Smith, Amber (Ambra Reilly) Zartman, Megan (Chance) Roberts, Brenna (Thomas) Flowers and Josh Zartman; two great-grandchildren, Jayson Zartman and Ashlyn Beck; bonus grandchildren, Amaya Boyd, Alysha Boyd, Kelsey (Josh) Kaufman, Lauren (Aiden) Guidry and Fay Barbour; two siblings, Edith Mills of Payne, Ohio and Lenny Zartman of  Van Wert, Ohio  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol; five sisters, Kate Fegley, Denene Yenser, Hilda Lyons, Olive Dinger and Jenny Hoaglin; four brothers, John Zartman, Harold “Bud” Zartman, Jake Zartman and Bill Zartman.

Visitation for Larry Zartman will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 230 East Elm Street, Sherwood.  Visitation will continue on Thursday, January 9, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Sherwood Methodist Church, 512 North Harrison Street, Sherwood where funeral services will begin at 12:00 noon, with Pastors Boyd Shugert and Kevin Doseck officiating.  Interment will follow in Sherwood Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites accorded by the Sherwood VFW Post 5665, Hicksville American Legion Post 223 and the Farmer American Legion Post 137.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be directed to Sherwood Methodist Church or the Defiance Senior Center.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.oberlinturnbull.com

Visitation

Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home

  • 230 East Elm Street
    Sherwood,

Visitation

Sherwood Methodist Church

  • 512 North Harrison Street
    Sherwood,

Funeral Service

Sherwood Methodist Church

  • 512 North Harrison Street
    Sherwood,

Interment following the service

Sherwood Cemetery

  • Harrison Street
    Sherwood, OH 43556

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