J. Larry Klingler, age 88, of Ada, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. 

He was born on April 9, 1936 in Ada, Ohio to the late: Justin Burr “Jud” and Gertrude (Newland) Klingler. On September 24, 1955 Larry married J. Carol Graham, she preceded him in death on September 13, 2018. 

Larry is survived by his five children: April Franklin of Ada, Joyce (Michael) Fledderjohann of Lima, James (Carla) Klingler of Lima, Todd (Melissa) Klingler of Ada and Erin (Jason) Lehman of Ada; fourteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Daniel Klingler. 

Larry was a farmer and worked as a machinist. He was a charter member and Deacon of Liberty Baptist Church, Ada.  

Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Pastor Don Ayers officiating. Burial will be in Candler Cemetery, Ada. 

Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Friday, July 12th from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Baptist Church at 2955 County Road 20, Ada, Ohio 45810.