"I am very sorry for your loss. I wished I could have met Mr. Schaper. My 94 year old aunt is Mr. Schaper's half sister in Germany."
In loving memory of
Larry Lee Schaper
November 13, 1938 - February 14, 2017
Larry LeeSchaper, 78, of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne, with his loving wife Linda by his side. Larry was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 13, 1938, the son of the late Gustav and Gertrud (Finke)Schaper. He was a graduate of Lane Tech-Chicago in 1956 and attended Daytona Beach Junior College and Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Larry married Linda L. Hobbs on September 21, 1968. Larry served in the Navy from 1956 through 1959. After serving in the Navy, Larry went to work atGreenelineManufacturing, Superior Metal Products, Wiley Metal, Chrysler Corp, and Teletype Corp. He was aferrieraround Grant County. He volunteered at Upper Wabash Interpreter Center as well as was a member of the NRA and Dana Campers on the Go. Larry was a former member of GWRRA and the Liberty Green Lions Club. Larry attended Harmony Christian Church in Elwood since 2000. Larry loved outdoor activities, fishing, hunting, and camping. A part of his heart belonged to Colorado where he helped with his friends cattle ranch.
He is survived by his wife LindaSchaper, Fairmount, IN; son Charles GustavSchaper, Marion, IN; and one grandsonLeeamGustavSchaper, Marion, IN.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, College Park Chapel, 4601 South Western Avenue in Marion where a visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm, as well as an hour before the funeral service. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, February 18, at 12:00 pm with Pastor Ron Meyer officiating and with military honors. A private burial will follow at a later date.
Contributions made in memory of Larry may be made to the American or Grant County Cancer Society, Harmony Christian Church, 9043 W 1800 N, Elwood, IN, or to Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. Online condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"I am so very sorry to see this - somehow missed it in the paper. Sending you and the family love and hugs. RIP Larry"
"So sorry for your loss! He was a great man!"
"Linda, we were so sorry to hear about the passing of Larry. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are south for the winter and will not be able to attend services. Take care of yourself.Love John and Kathy"
"Patty we are so sorry for the loss of your brother-in-Law. Please pass our condolences on to Linda and the rest of your family"
"Dear Linda & Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Larry. We will keep You and All the family in our prayers. Our Deepest Sympathy"
"Linda, we're sorry we can't be there for you but know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Larry was a special man and we will miss him greatly.Love you, Roz and Don"
"Linda I remember all the stories you told about your snow mobile trips when we worked togeather. You had a special bond and shared so many great times. So sad you had to go thru the bad times but no one could be a better nurse than you. Wish I was in Indiana but in Florida . Sending you a hug. I will always treasure my time working with you. You were my mentor and then my friend. Feeling your sadness "
"I am so sorry Linda to hear about Larry, I have always admired him on the things he had done and by being a old neighbor and a old cousin in law , I will miss seeing him around James Dean days going by on the cycle past the Out Post, Rest in Peace"
"So very sorry for your loss Linda. Love and prayers during this very difficult time."