Larry "Joe" Pack

December 31, 1950 – May 31, 2021 Larry “Joe” Pack – dedicated teacher, mentor, artisan, friend and father – died peacefully at home following a two-year battle with pancreas cancer. At his side was his loving wife of 48 years, Sally (Skinner) Pack. He is survived by his wife, as well as two sons, daughters-in-law and their families: Joshua & Jill (Montgomery) Pack and sons Nolan and Davis of Fort Branch, IN; and Benjamin Pack & Anna Kerlek MD and daughters Louisa and Beatrice of Upper Arlington, OH. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Anna Sue & Larry Ray of Graytown, OH. Joe was born in Louisa, KY, the son of Anna Ruth (Bowen) & John A. Pack. The family relocated to Ohio, and there he graduated from Lake High School in 1968, and later received BS, Master's, and Specialist degrees in Education from Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green, OH. Joe dedicated his life to education, teaching, learning and mentorship. As a 35-year educator in public schools in Ohio he positively impacted the lives of countless students both in and out of the classroom. He served as classroom teacher, school principal, and student & activities advisor, as well as coaching wrestling, track, football, and baseball. He retired in 2007 from New London Local Schools where he had spent the majority of his career. Joe was greatly beloved and admired by his students, many of whom remained in touch with him during his retirement. For multiple summers Joe was a Master Teacher in Environmental Science for Miami University’s Geology Field Station in Wyoming as part of the university’s Ohio Elementary Teachers program. He was honored by Ashland Inc. in 1997 as one of ten statewide recipients of its Teacher Achievement Award. In New London, where he resided 30 years in the home he designed and built himself, Joe was a Boy Scout troop leader, Little League coach, and Rotary Club member. In 2012 Joe and Sally relocated to Evansville, IN, to enjoy being grandparents. A lifelong instrumentalist, he played guitar with the Southern Hollow Dulcimer & Folk Group and Shade Tree Players. He was a member of IKI Woodturners Club, volunteered as Santa, enjoyed fishing, stained glass, art, cooking, and travel to US National Parks. He and his wife were lighthouse enthusiasts and saw 452 lighthouses in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, and Ireland over the course of 20 years. Joe’s family thanks oncologist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, the caring personnel at St. Vincent's Infusion Center, Heritage Hospice and Horizons Personal Care Services. A graveside service will be held at Alexander Memorial Park, 2200 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Central. In lieu of flowers or gifts please consider a tribute donation to the Larry "Joe" Pack Family Fund, which has been established in Joe’s memory and is committed to providing opportunities for underprivileged school children. Tribute donations can be made online at columbusfoundation.org and searching for “Pack Family Fund” or checks payable to The Columbus Foundation with the fund name in the memo line to The Columbus Foundation, 1234 East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205-1453. Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.