Obituary For Larry E. Royer

Larry E. Royer, 63, of rural Belle Center, passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Kenton, Ohio on December 18, 1958, the son of Eugene and Mariann (Wienken) Royer, who survive in Belle Center.

On July 6, 2011, he married Kristie (Shafer) Royer, and she survives.

He is also survived by three stepsons, Kris DeLong, Shawn DeLong, and Caleb DeLong, two sisters: Sally (Gary) Newfer and Julie Collins and a brother, Rick (Brenda) Royer, and many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by a niece and nephew, Kristi and John Newfer in 1992.

Larry worked at Honda of America for 30 years at the Marysville Plant in Weld before retiring.  During that time, he also farmed and raised club show cattle.  He was a member of the Hardin County Cattle Producers and the Hardin County Farm Bureau.  His passion was raising cattle and farming.

There are no planned services at this time for Larry.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnett Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229.             

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is honored to serve the Royer family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.