Larry Carraher
March 6, 1946 ~ April 7, 2021
Larry Carraher, age 75, of Geneva passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at UH Geneva Medical Center. He was born in Geneva on March 6, 1946 the son of Paul and Evelyn (Drake) Carraher. He married Carol Colby on May 23, 1970 in Geneva.
Larry owned and operated Apex Electronics. He retired as a Project Manager for Bailey Controls, and he most recently worked as a certified real estate appraiser for Siebeneck Appraisal Services. Larry and Carol enjoyed traveling, trips over the road in their RV, and geocaching. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and enjoyed flying RC planes. Larry cooked a mean rack of ribs, liked country music and organizing trips to Disney. Larry had many talents, he could fix anything and he loved his family dearly.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol; daughter Amy (Chris) Dodsworth; son, Chris Carraher; brother, Thomas Patrick (Carolyn) Carraher; sister, Michelle “Shelly” (Brent) Reeves. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received from 10 to 11:30 am on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway in Geneva. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12 Noon at Assumption Catholic Church, 549 W Main Street in Geneva. Guests are required to follow current pandemic guidelines, wear masks and practice social distancing. Final resting place will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in Larry’s name to Helping Hands, 549 W Main Street Geneva, OH 44041.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Larry was a caring classmate and always so helpful to all.He was a classmate from Spencer also..Sending thoughts and sympathies to Carol and the family. ???..Carol (Bill) Wills…
Larry was a great guy and good friend. I hadn't seen him in years but we shared an email message when he started up the Class of '64 webpage. The summer after we graduated from GHS, Larry and Hency Bunner invited me to join them in a business venture where they sold personality printouts to people at GOTL. They built a contraption that looked like a Univac computer and a card would come out of a slot. That is what they sold, the little card with the general personality traits of people. I think they did pretty good because they were always busy when ever I went down to visit. I should have took them up on their business offer but , alas, I was working in Cleveland that summer and didn't have a lot of time to spend at the lake. RIP Larry!
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We enjoyed the visit we had with you both here in AZ and glad we have that to remember.
Sending condolences to the family for your loss. Went to GHS with Larry. Many fond memories. ??
Carol-I was so sad to learn of Larry’s passing. I have many fun & fond memories of working together. You’re in my thoughts & prayers.
Amy, be assured of our prayers and support for you and your family. Wishing you all peaceful minds and hearts during this difficult time.
Sent with love and remembrance,
RIP Larry.
Larry seemed to be always cheerful, helpful, kind and caring. I remember in my younger years, when I was in the service and had a chance to come home, I would just grab a flight without letting anyone know, until I arrived, in Cleveland. I would call home then, usually in the wee hours of the morning, looking for a ride to Geneva and who do you suppose would always come to get me, Larry and Carol, with little complaint. He was good to me, employed me part time in his business ventures, helped me, sponsored our softball team APEX ELECTRONICS way back in the 70's and did all the things any person would do like a brother. I'll never forget him because he was my brother-in law. He'll be sadly missed.
I learned today ( 4/15) of Larry’s passing. It was shocking and my condolences go out to Carol and family. Larry and I would bounce back and forth being president of the Carraher reunion (of course with John Carraher also). We should of kept more in touch over the years but a lot of us are guilty of that. I really am shocked, I guess I figured he would be around long after I was gone. I lost both my brothers Terry and Delbert recently and exwife (Bette Carraher) all within 10 days. I realize this is late but sure hope it gets to Carol. My prayers are with you. Thomas E Carraher, Hudson, Fl. tomcarraher@live.com