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Lawrence D (Larry) Schell of Ft. Wright, passed into eternal life on Friday, August 18, 2017, at the age of 99. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Virginia, nee Orrino, in 2007. Larry proudly served as 1st lieutenant in the army during WWII. He worked for J C Penney Co. in Denver CO, Columbus, Cincinnati, and finally Covington, where they would make their home and raise their family in Ft Wright for over 50 years. After retirement from Penney’s, Larry sold real estate. He and Virginia enjoyed traveling to Europe and across the US. Larry was an active volunteer, and served on the board of Be Concerned and the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum. He was an avid golfer and longtime member of Summit Hills Country Club. He was a member and past president of the Covington Rotary Club for over 50 years, a KY Colonel and a KY Admiral. Larry is survived by his son Dave (Sandy) Schell, and daughters Lisa (Terry) Burns, and Patti (Kenny) Myers. He is also survived by grandchildren, David (Vanessa) Schell, Kim (Scott) Dabbs, Barbi (Austin) Beach, Amy (Jason) Barhorst, Teri (Zach) Barth, Molly Myers (Jesus Robles), Kenny (Tracy) Myers, and Erika (Scott) Ryle. He is also survived by 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandsons. Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 from 5pm to 8pm at Linnemann Funeral Homes, Erlanger. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at 10am at Mother of God Church, Covington with entombment and Military Honors to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Be Concerned, 1100 Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011. Larry’s family wants to thank the special staff at Elmcroft in Florence, and St Elizabeth Hospice for the loving care that was shown to our dad.
Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
30 Commonwealth AvenueERLANGER, KY 41018
Mother of God Catholic Church
119 W. 6th St.Covington, KY 41011
St. Mary Cemetery (Ft. Mitchell)
Address: 2201 Dixie Highway Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017Lawrence D. “Larry” Schell
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My heartfelt thoughts and payers go to the Schell Family during this time. Mr. Schell became like a second Grandpa to me. Little did I know growing up across the street and landing my first lawn mowing job that I would continue going over to Lorup Ave to mow for 25 years! He and I shared stories, he was always asking about my family and he just genuinely cared. I look back fondly on those days especially knowing that as I neared completion on the lawn or whatever other “little” project he needed help with there was going to be an ice cold coke as a kid, beer as a college student and then a Four Roses as a father. Thanks Mr Schell, enjoy our reward in heaven and say hi to my dad!
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