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Remembering Larry Rothenberger, class of 1969 1947 - 2024 Obituary |
Remembering Larry Rothenberger
Full obituary: Goodwin Funeral Homes
Larry’s PVGCDB recordings
“Larry D. Rothenberger DDS, 77, of rural Mulberry, Ind., died unexpectedly at his home on July 27, 2024. He was born June 3, 1947 in Cooperstown, New York to William J. & Julia J. (Thompson) Rothenberger. He married Olivia Reyes on September 5, 1998 in Frankfort and she survives.
Larry was a 1965 graduate of Frankfort High School, a 1969 graduate of Purdue University and in 1973 graduated from Loyola Dental School in Chicago. While at Purdue, he was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Purdue Glee Club and Purdue SIR. He was a dentist in Frankfort his entire career, working from 1974 until his retirement in 2021. He was a member of the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where he was a past elder, a longtime choir member, on the praise team and a current trustee.
Larry was active in the Frankfort community and his memberships include, Frankfort Jaycees, Frankfort Kiwanis, Moose Lodge, Symposiarch’s, Clinton Masonic Lodge #54, past board member of the Chamber of Commerce, past board member of Red Barn Summer Theatre, past staff member of the Clinton County Hospital and St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital, Purdue Club of Clinton County, John Purdue Club and served two terms as Clinton County Coroner. Just last week at the annual Symposiarch’s Golf Outing, Larry received the Mental Attitude Award. He proudly served his country as a Major in the U.S. Airforce Reserves for 10 years. He also held his private pilot license. An avid Boilermaker fan and longtime football and basketball season ticket holder, he also enjoyed woodworking, singing, ballroom dancing, fly fishing, golfing, reading and photography.”
Commentary
Condolences to Larry’s wife, Olivia, and his family and friends. I’m saddened to hear of his passing. As a Purdue Glee Club contemporary of Larry’s, I remember him as a solid and loyal member and performer. He continued after college, to be a strong Glee Club supporter. As a fellow Presbyterian Elder in Elkhart, Indiana, I offer my prayers for peace for Olivia and his family.
Thomas LeFevre
on 8/9/2024
from Elkhart, Indiana
I’m so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. His was one of the smiling faces that always made a trip to campus for a Glee Club function enjoyable. I shared the risers with Larry for only one year, but he has an indelible place in my memories. My condolences and prayers go out to his family.
Jim Griffiths
on 8/23/2024
from Carmel, IN