Lawrence L. "Larry" Ratzel

Lawrence L. “Larry” Ratzel, 85, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Genesis Healthcare - Gettysburg Center.

Born on Friday, July 21, 1939, he was a son of the late Louis and Anna Hlad Ratzel. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Beverly Susan Ratzel, who died in 2014; and three siblings, Ernie Ratzel, Lorry Felixson, and Mary Bonner. He was a graduate of Maple Heights (OH) High School and was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. He was employed by the former Master Powers, which later became Black and Decker and most recently worked for Cooper Motors in Hanover. He enjoyed camping, tinkering with his Pontiac Bonneville and spending time with his family.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda Susan Crawford and her husband, Jerry, of Hanover; a son, John Louis Ratzel, and his wife, Susan, of Westminster, MD; two grandsons, Joseph Ratzel and Ethan Crawford; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services and burial will be held in Bedford, Ohio under the direction of the Johnson Romito Funeral Home.