Larry Joseph Utter, 74, Noblesville, died after a prolonged illness on Sept. 4 at Riverview Health. He was born on Jan. 2, 1941 to the late Ralph and Helen (Bulatek) Utter in Indianapolis.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Berlin Crisis. He graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and worked for more than 36 years as an engineer for Delco Remy. Larry was a Grand Knight in the Fishers Knights of Columbus, and enjoyed watching the Colts, Pacers, and Purdue basketball. A “Jack of All Trades”, he loved fixing things, and enjoyed poker and golf. Larry and Mary Ellen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 5, 2014, and he passed away one day shy of their 51st anniversary.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (McNelis) Utter; children, Maria (Vaughan) DePillo, Tara Kluger (Cordell Zeiher), Angela (Matt) Davis, and Shawna (Arron) Kent; grandchildren, Nick & Katie DePillo, Jaycie & Delaney Kluger, Jacob & Ethan Zeiher, Logan & Carter Davis, and Olivia & Mallory Kent; brother, Edward Utter; and several nieces & nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, 1391 Greenfield Avenue, Noblesville, IN 46060; or Little Sisters of the Poor, c/o St. Augustine Home, 2345 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260-1905.
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