Lawrence “Larry” Boyd Lindemer Jr., of Rockford, MI, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice on January 16, 2025.
Larry was born to Rebecca (Gale) and Lawrence Lindemer on November 10, 1941 in Stockbridge, Michigan. He grew up in Stockbridge where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Louise (Porter) Lindemer. She later became his wife of 61 years.
Larry attended Kenyon College then enlisted in the Army where he served in Vietnam. Larry and Louise made their home in Jackson after his service and welcomed their children, Larry III and Caroline, there.
Larry worked for GoodYear for 14 years, then for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department from which he retired. In 2019 they moved to Rockford and lived out their lives at StoryPoint Senior Living.
Larry’s hobbies and interests were many, and he became a master at most. He enjoyed woodworking, crafting Colonial-style replica furniture, and carving life-size carousel horses for his grandchildren. He loved drawing/painting in many mediums like watercolor, pastels, and pen. He created pieces in ink that were featured in historical publications for Spring Arbor Township. Larry enjoyed coin collecting, researching and collecting early American antiques, cycling, fishing, attending local theatre productions, gardening, cooking, bird-watching, and word and math puzzles. He read hundreds of history, spy, and mystery novels. He was a member of the Jackson Civic Art Association for many years as well as the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson for over 40 years.
Larry will be most remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, and love for his family. Larry loved to laugh, but loved to make others laugh even more. He was a devoted husband and father: compassionate and selfless. He was the best “Boompa”- fun, loving, caring and fun again! You can’t have a memory of him and not smile.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Caroline; wife, Louise; and niece, Anna Lindemer. He is survived by his children, Larry (Pam) Lindemer of Rockford; Caroline (Greg) Pond of Saugatuck; five grandchildren, Hayley Walker, Jake Lindemer, Annie Pond, Catherine Pond, Rebecca Pond; three great-grandchildren, Silas Walker, Blair Walker, Neva Lindemer; brother, David (Sue) Lindemer of Venice, Florida; sister-in-law, Mary Porter of Battle Creek, three nieces and numerous cousins.
A private memorial service will be held at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge.
