Age 75, of Dexter passed away after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He was born September 15, 1947 to Sylvester Edwin Yager and Marilynn Esther (Hamilton) Yager in Midland, Michigan.
Larry graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1970. He immediately began his first career as a police officer at EMU. After a few years he moved to Chelsea where he was a police officer until 1977. He then began his second career as an engineer at General Motors for 31 years. Upon retirement he upped his golf game by playing in several golf leagues. Spending time with his family, golf and his dogs were always his favorite things. There were days when he said he preferred dogs to people! He always had a dog by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Sue, whom he met on a blind date in 1968 and married in June, 1971. He is also survived by his son Colin (Laurie) of Gaylord, his daughter, Kelly of Dexter, his brother Randy (Kathy), sister-in-law Mary and several nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Craig.
Cremation has taken place and visitation will be held at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea on Friday, Dec. 16th from 10:00 am– 1:00pm. A private burial will take place at a later time. To honor Larry please consider donating to his favorite charities: Huron Valley Humane Society 3100 Cherry Hill Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48105 or Paws With A Cause 4646 Division Wayland, MI 49348.
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I feel honored to get to know him while playing golf, he sure knew how to have good fun. He sure was proud of you Colin, which you can forever feel good.
He will be missed
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave