Larry L. Retcher, age 80 of Holgate, Ohio, passed away on Monday evening, December 21, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on August 3, 1940 to Alva and Matilda May (Stork) Retcher in Defiance, Ohio. On May 23, 1959 he married Phyllis Goodenough, who survives. Larry was a faithful member of  St. Peter Lutheran Church in Florida, OH. He worked at Dinner Bell Foods for 32 years, and was a manager of Black Swamp Rentals in Defiance and Napoleon for 13 years. He worked part-time for The City of Defiance for 12 years. Larry was a life-long farmer. He was a member of the Board of Directors for the Ayersville Telephone Company and MetaLink, VFW #3360 Auxiliary, and Defiance Agricultural Society for over 40 years. Larry was an EMT and volunteer fireman for South Richland Fire Department, and was a 4-H Club Advisor for Premium Production Club. Larry coached Little League Baseball and Softball teams, and he played in several country music bands in the area. Larry will be sadly missed by his family and many good friends. He was committed to family, making sure that all knew of his support to achieve their highest potential. Larry is survived by his loving  wife of  61 years, Phyllis Retcher of Holgate, OH, his daughters; Debra Cocke of Defiance, Theresa (Jim) Mansfield of Holgate, OH, and Michelle "Mickey" (D.J.) Zeedyk of Sherwood, six grandchildren; Melisa Clark, Emily Cocke, Jeffery Mansfield, Jamie Mansfield, Joseph Mansfield, and Blake Zeedyk,  eleven great-grandchildren, and his brother, Marion (Margie) Retcher of Defiance. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Wayne Retcher, and sisters, Thelma Gerken and Imogene Hoellrich. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service for Larry will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, December 28, 2020 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Florida, Ohio, with Pastor Jacob Stuenkel officiating. One hour of additional visitation will be held before the service at the church. Due to the recent pandemic, masks and social distancing are required for all visitation and services. Burial will follow at  Riverside Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Defiance Hospice, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.