Lawrence E. Loeffler

June 8, 1929 - March 16, 2020

Lawrence E. Loeffler, 90, was born on June 8th, 1929 with his identical twin brother, Emil. Larry passed away on March 16th, 2020. He was raised in Oakmont, PA. He and his brother started working at an early age with their father, "Dutch", at the Oakmont Country Club where "Dutch" was the greenskeeper and Pro. Larry graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Civil Engineering. In 1952, he enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served on the USS Perry during the Korean War as Chief Engineer. In 1958, he joined the Active Reserves and retired from the US Naval Reserves as a Commander in 1989. Larry was very proud of his military career.

Larry held a variety of positions in his business career. In the 1980s, Larry worked for Allied-Signal (Honeywell) as a Marketing Manager and Program Manager. In the 1970s, he worked for N.V. Philips in the Netherlands as Director of Research concurrently with North American Philips as Director, Marketing and Business Planning for North America for the new Stirling energy conservation systems and developing new energy systems for military, solar and automotive use. In the 1960s, he worked for Curtiss-Wright as Manager of Marketing Research and Planning working on military and aerospace system concepts and development as well as research and development programs advancing gas turbine engines and components. He worked on the Air Systems for Rotary Engine (Wankel) applications. In the 1950s, he worked for General Electric as Manager of Engineering providing support for field service and logistical support of the T38/F5 and gas turbine engines as well as accident investigation.

Larry was a member of the American Legion Post 162. He was a consultant for SCORE which helped new businesses with strategy. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Westwood, NJ Temple Lodge #173.

Larry lived in Hillsdale for 52 years. He would spend a month or so in Naples with his brother Emil. The "boys" had a lot of fun together. Larry resided at Care One at the Cupola in Paramus, NJ for the past year and a half where he enjoyed the social activities and interaction with residents and staff. "The Commander" will be missed by many there. He enjoyed his meals and Happy Hour as well as buzzing around on his scooter. He enjoyed going for sushi with his son Eric. Larry loved to share his stories of his military experience and business acumen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Emil "Dutch" Loeffler and mother, Hilda; twin brother Emil W., sister Louise Loeffler Wilson, and his wife Sheila. He is survived by his four children: Virginia (Ginger) Loeffler Kucan and her husband Jerry, Lawrence Perry Loeffler, Cynthia (Bob) Planker and Eric Richard Loeffler along with six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Larry will be greatly missed by family and friends. Larry and his twin Emil's ashes will be laid to rest on their birthday at The Verona Cemetery in Oakmont, PA on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 at 10AM. Those wishing to donate in honor of Larry in lieu of flowers may do so to a charity of their choosing. As Emil and Larry would say, "That is all."