Lawrence Alan Emrich

All those who had the pleasure of knowing Larry are encouraged to join in an Aloha celebration of his life and paddle out to take place at the beach in front of the City parking structure near the Ventura pier Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 9:00am. Those that plan to paddle out are encouraged to bring their boards and suit up before 9:00am. Courtesy 2 hour parking is offered at the parking structure.

Lawrence A. Emrich, 70, of Ventura, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, following a lengthy illness. Larry was born June 9, 1945, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Philip and Louise VanEyck Emrich.

Larry graduated from San Marcos High School in 1963 and graduated from UCSB in 1970 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. He dedicated his life to education and began his teaching career at Fillmore High School where he also coached basketball. He was the principal of Ventura High School beginning in 1994 until his retirement in 2006. Larry was highly thought of by colleagues and students alike, and was known for his positive disposition, good judgement and fairness.

He was a dedicated member of the Ventura Rotary Club where he served on the board of directors and as President in 2009/2010. He was the recipient of numerous Paul Harris Fellowship Awards, given to Rotarians for service above self to the community and to Rotary projects.

Having survived polio as a child, Larry was an advocate for polio eradication and had participated in the National Immunization Day representing Rotary in India on two occasions. He was very proud to have his son Triston accompany him on one of these NID trips to India. On behalf of District 5240, Larry visited many Rotary Clubs promoting participation in Rotary’s goal of worldwide polio eradication.

Larry was an avid surfer, a voracious reader and enjoyed playing cribbage.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karin Emrich of Ventura; son and daughter-in-law, Tristan and Christi Emrich and grandson, Finn of Valencia; brother and sister-in-law, Bud and Mary Emrich of Santa Barbara; as well as nieces, nephews and many other family members.

Memorial contributions may be made in Larry’s name to the Julius Guis Memorial Foundation, Ventura Rotary Club, P. O. 2100, Ventura, CA 93002-2100.

A public celebration of Larry’s life will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome.com.