Larry W. Shiera

Larry was born on July 29, 1943, in Marion, Ohio to the late Henry and Anne Shiera. Larry served his country in the U.S. Navy and later Civil Services and became a Sheet Metal Specialist for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for thirty plus years.

He is survived by his loving wife Connie, who is also his best friend and partner in crime for 57 beautiful years- where Dad went, Mom went too. Four Children: Donald Shiera of Virginia Beach, Carolyn Baxter and her partner Bruce of Virginia Beach; Darrell Shiera and his wife Joyce of Durham, North Carolina and Cathie Archer and her partner Matt of Virginia Beach; Six Grandchildren: April (Darrell), Aaron (Alana) Amy (Cody), Tiffany, Ryan (Rebecca) and Kristina (partner Max). Eight Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Grandchild- Dad adored his grandchildren and always said if he could have started with grandchildren, he would have!

Larry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3204; he held the office of the local Aerie President, and he recently received his fifty-year membership pin. He was member of the Tidewater Turners for thirty-three years. He was instrumental in forming the club. He provided demonstrations at clubs throughout Virginia including the Virginia Symposium and participated in many public demonstrations. He and Connie welcomed many big-name demonstrators to their home after meetings.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3204, 1061 Newtown Road, Virginia Beach, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to F.O.E Charity Foundations, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3204. The family would like to thank Bay Point Rehabilitation and Nursing for their exceptional care provided. A special thank you to Jennie, Flavy, Nita, Nadia, Litoy, Max and Ms. Alice for their loving care and attention they gave to Larry while he was there. A final thank you from the family to Wings over Virginia Hospice Care and their amazing staff for their emotional support at this difficult time.