Lawrence Devries

Lawrence “Larry” DeVries, age 82 of Maumee passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 in the  Hospice of Northwest Ohio Inpatient Unit, Perrysburg.  He was born March 12, 1940 in Toledo to Samuel and Goldie (Cooper) DeVries.  He retired from the former Crown Store Equipment Company.  Larry was a member of the Ohio Chapter of The Wheelmen.  A caring and gentle nature lover,  he was an accomplished decoy and shore bird carver and a member of the Maumee Bay Carvers Association.

Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Barbara; sons, Kenneth (Teri) and Bradley (Tracy) DeVries; granddaughter, Alexandria DeVries; and his feline companion, Milo.

Per Larry’s wishes services are private.  The family suggests donations in his memory be to The Toledo Humane Society 827 Illinois Ave. Maumee, Ohio 43537 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio  30000 River Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.  Arrangements by Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, Maumee and condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com