Larry Alan Meinika, 71, South Whitley, died at 8:35 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at his residence in South Whitley.

He was born Jan. 12, 1951, in Fort Wayne.

He married Deborah Jean Wood on July 26, 1969; she survives in South Whitley.

He is also survived by his children, Michelle (Carrie) Meinika, Zanesville and Kerry Alan Meinika, South Whitley; three grandchildren; and siblings Rick (Cheryl) Meinika, David (Tam) Meinika and Cheryl Pilgrim, all of Columbia City.

DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.