Larry E. Myers

Larry E. Myers, 65, of Atwood Glens, died Saturday, November 12, 2005 in Aultman Hospital.

Born March 29, 1940 at Dover, he was the son of the late Edward “Ed” & Miriam Andreas Myers.

After graduating from Ashland High School, and then in 1964 from Clemson College (now Clemson University), he began a career in the brick business that would span for over 40 years.

Over the years, he had been manager for several plants and in 1985 was named Vice President of Production for Belden Brick. In 1991, he began an affiliation with the National Brick Research Center as a member of its Board of Directors. For ten years he served on the board including being Vice Chair from 1998-�(TM)99 and Chairman of the Board from 2000-�(TM)01. Even after his service to the board, he remained active with the NBRC until his death. He was also active with the Brick Institute of America, having served on its Engineering and Research Committee.

He was a life member of the Dover Elks and Dover Jaycees, and was also a member of the Atwood Yacht Club and Grace Lutheran Church

His sanctuary was on the water, whether fishing with friends and family or enjoying his private reflection time on his boat.

Larry had an incredible love for his family. He cherished his wife and treasured his children, instilling in each, his giving heart, forgiving spirit, and “old school” work ethic.

This fall he celebrated his 45th wedding anniversary with his loving wife, Roberta “Bobbie” Harter Myers, who survives.

Other survivors include: three children, Mark Myers of Akron, Mike Myers of New Phila., and Michelle Myers of Bolivar; and three brothers, Jim (Barb) Myers of Sugarcreek, Ken (Mary Lee) Myers of Camarillo, CA, and Dave (Becky) Myers of Ashland.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Myers.

A funeral service that celebrates Larry�(TM)s life will be held Thursday, November 17 at 11:00 a.m. in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover with Rev. James Lewis officiating. Immediately following the service, family and friends will be received in a reception held in the Grace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.

Friends may call in the funeral home on Wednesday from 3-5 & 7-9pm.

A public graveside service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Dover Burial Park.

Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online register book for Larry by visiting the “obituaries” link on the funeral home�(TM)s website.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to: Clemson University Foundation, National Brick Research Center, 100 Clemson Research Blvd., Anderson, SC 29625.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
(330) 343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com