Laurence Lyle Alchin

Laurence Lyle Alchin, age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Larry was born on March 28, 1929, to Tracy and Carlie Alchin in Webberville, MI. He married his loving wife Ann on November 8, 1952.

After serving two years in the U.S. Army, Larry and Ann built their home and raised their three children in Williamston, MI. Before moving to Haslett in the mid-80's, they spent many years camping with their family in upper Michigan, working in their beautiful garden and enjoying everything outdoors. An avid fisherman, hunter and golfer, Larry retired from the Engineering Department at Michigan State University in 1988 as an Estimator. He then continued to enjoy "catching his limit”; “striving to come in under par”; hunting for those ever-elusive morels; and watching the Spartans win, especially in basketball. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren both in MI and in NC. Larry was an excellent example of all that a husband, father, and grandfather should be. He never met a stranger--he was a friend to all and loved to sit and chat with a cup of coffee and any kind of dessert.

He will be greatly missed and his legacy not easily forgotten.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, and his son, Bryan Alchin.

Larry is survived by his wife Ann (Simons) of 67 years; his children: Brent (Linda) Alchin and Brenda Alchin; his grandchildren: Tamara (Joseph) Powers, Jerrod Krauss and Caleb Alchin; and great-grandchildren: Catherine, Caroline, Lydia, Brie, Trevor and Evan. And, last but not least, his beloved kitty cat Fluffy.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 17 at 11am at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home located at 1730 E. Grand River, East Lansing. Visitation will be on Monday, December 16, from 6pm to 8pm and on Tuesday at 10am. Immediately following the service, those who wish to may go to the Alchin Cemetery in Webberville; or can proceed directly to the Celebration of Life luncheon at Crossroads United Methodist Church located at 5491 Zimmer Road, Williamston. Light refreshments will be available until the family arrives around 1:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Larry’s life can be made either to Crossroads United Methodist Church, 5491 Zimmer Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 or to Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence,

3411 Stoneleigh Dr. Lansing, MI 48910.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greastlansing.com for the Alchin family.