Larry "Dutch" Vander Werf, 76 of Grove City, passed away on March 7, 2015 at the Forest Hills Nursing Home. Born on August 20, 1938 to the late Harold Ray and Helen Elizabeth (Cram) Vander Werf in Hopkins, MI. Served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, retired after 20 years with Sears and worked 10 years for Franklin County. Larry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survived by wife of 55 years Angela (Lewis) Vander Werf, children Rick (Denise) Vander Werf, Cindy (Terry) Vonville, Patti Ferguson, Larry (Denise) Vander Werf and Scottie (Amy) Vander Werf, grandchildren Amber, Courtney, Tyler, Ajay, Tony, Taylor, Tari, Angela, Sara, Ricky, Nicole, Riley, Trent and Luke, 5 great grandchildren, siblings Bill, Russ (Sandy) and Biz (Charlie). Preceded in death by daughter Janet Vander Werf.
Friends may call at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, SW Chapel 3393 Broadway, Grove City, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 4pm to 8pm.
Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3730 Broadway, Grove City on Thursday at 10am.
Burial to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio Chapter, 1379 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215.