Larry Schmeltz

SCHMELTZ, Larry Eugene (January 15, 1950 – May 18, 2022) –

Peacefully, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on May 18th, 2022, after a lengthy illness, our much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, Larry Schmeltz passed away in his 73rd year. Loving husband of 51 years to Linda (Evans). Larry is survived by his two children: Wendy Schmeltz (Ray Couture), of Tillsonburg; Mike Schmeltz (Alicia Barnett). Always a proud grandfather to Robin Rivait (Tyler Kavanagh), Trevor Rivait, Megan Schmeltz (Tim Teichroeb), Tasha Couture (Bryce Rivers) and Sean Guiller. Also survived by his much-loved great-grandchildren: Kyler, Noah, Jaedyn, and Myles. Survived by his sister Gale Roberts (Don) and brother-in-law Wayne Haney. Also survived by his in-laws Rose Veinot, Jackie Graham, Barb (Bob) Kriston, Brian Evans. Predeceased by his father Gordon (Gene) Schmeltz and mother Treva Johnson, sister Carol Archer, brother-in-law Chuck Archer, sister Linda Haney, stepmom Mildred “Millie” Cowan, brother-in-law Wayne Evans, brother-in-law Vance Veinot. Survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

Larry farmed alongside his father for many years and drove truck for many years for Verspeeten Cartage. Larry was a dedicated member of Malahide Masonic Lodge #140, Aylmer and member of Mocha Temple in London. Larry loved his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with all his heart.

In keeping with Larry’s expressed wishes, members of the Masonic Lodge will conduct a public memorial service on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Services Inc. Chapel, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg. All who knew Larry are invited to attend a public visitation on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (service time). Private family interment will take place in the Schmeltz Family Plot at Straffordville Cemetery. All are invited to attend a Celebration of Larry’s Life, to be held on Sunday, June 12th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 153 Hall, 16 Durham Street, Tillsonburg. All are invited to share fond memories, favourite photos, send flowers, or contribute memorial donations to the “Shriner’s Hospital for Children” via Larry’s online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes, Tillsonburg (519)842-4238, entrusted with all funeral arrangements, with confidence.

“Thank you to the wonderful nurses, staff, and doctors at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital- 2 South for your caring support in Larry’s final days. Special thanks to Dr. Rebecca Heeney and to nurse Rebecca (TDMH 2 South). Thank you to Maple Manor Nursing Home and staff for your care and compassion and to Care Partners & Oxford County Paramedics. Thank you to Verhoeve Funeral Homes for your guidance and support during this difficult time.”