Lawrence Wharton

Lawrence Eugene Wharton, 80, died Sunday, October 30, 2005 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. Larry passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Larry was born September 2, 1925 in Mansfield to the late Clifford and Gladys Heichel Wharton. He was a staff sergeant in WWII, serving at the Battle of the Bulge in Germany and in the Philippines. Until his retirement in 1995, he was employed at Dominion, Mansfield Tire, and Sherwin-Williams. He was always a loving, giving, and humorous father, husband, brother and friend.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Lundgren Wharton, whom he married November 13, 1947; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Lester Tucker, and Debra Thomas Cowell; three sons and daughters-in-law, David, Gary Pam, and Mark Diane Wharton, all of Mansfield; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don and Jerry Wharton; and two sisters, Evangeline Yarman, and Lillian Conard. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Richard; one brother Carl; and one sister, Eleanor.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 3 at the funeral home conducted by Father John Brennen. Military graveside will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church.