Larry Lee Montel

Larry Lee Montel, 82, Warsaw, IN passed away at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in his residence.  He was born June 28, 1935 in Kosciusko County, IN to Deverl & Ruby (Ayres) Montel.  He graduated from Laketon High School in 1954.  On July 10, 1964 he married Laverne Garber.  She passed away on August 17, 2008. He was a member of Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren, Liberty Mills, IN, Sidney Lion’s Club for 30 years, Scottish Rite, a Mason, Echoes of the Past member for many years.  He loved farming and his tractors.  He didn’t know a stranger. He is survived by his son, Brent Montel, Claypool, IN; daughter, Rhonda (Brian) Wood, Claypool, IN; brothers, Roger Montel, Mentone, IN & Robert Montel, Warsaw, IN; sisters, Carolyn Eberly, South Whitley, IN and Phyllis Price, Hobart, IN; grandchildren, Kyle Wood, Sacramento, CA, Kory Wood, Muncie, IN and Joshua Montel. Family and friends may call Sunday, September 24, 2017 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  Services will be Monday, September 25, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren, 71 N. 3rd Street, Liberty Mills, IN. Pastor Erin Huiras will officiate.  Burial will be in South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Larry Montel, memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko County 4-H, 202 W. Main Street, Warsaw, IN 46580 or Echoes of the Past, c/o Jackie Clase, 8811 W 225 N, Etna Green, IN 46524.