Larry Frederick Lahn, of Hanover, Ont. passed away peacefully hand in hand with his family by his side at Chapman House Residential Hospice in Owen Sound on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. He was 86.
Born in Hanover on Aug. 15, 1937 to the late David "Hap" and Alma (nee Wiegel) Lahn, Larry was a Hanover boy through and through and a proud member of the East End Boys. Many people from Hanover and surrounding area will remember Larry as a young, energetic salesman alongside his dad, "Hap" Lahn with Hap Lahn Motor Sales in Hanover. His career continued at Don McKinnon Ford and finally Don Schnurr Motors. He enjoyed curling with friends, but he loved singing with friends even more. He was a devoted member of St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, where he would be most comfortable where others weren't... the choir. He would go on to sing with the Grey Bruce Singers and most recently the "Sing, Sing, Sing" Show Choir. Larry was blessed with many close friends that he cherished until the end.
Larry was also a lifelong attendee of Hanover Raceway, a big fan of harness racing and a former owner. Larry's first trainer was the late Jacob 'Sonny' Geisel Jr. of Hanover, his best horse was trotter Storman Norman, and one of his last requests was that his TROT Magazine continue to be mailed to his widow, Jean, each month.
Survived by devoted wife, Jean (nee Smith) Lahn of Hanover. Loved father of Nancy Jean Lahn of Owen Sound. Larry will be remembered by his "daughter of choice" Jake Van Camp (Ben Eurbey) of B.C. Remembered by his sisters in law Ruth Lahn of Woodstock and Mary Ellen Lahn of Waterloo as well as many nieces, nephews and their families. He will be missed by Jean's side of the family as well as his extended family from all over. Predeceased by his parents, siblings Gerald (Audrey) Lahn, Ken (Marg) Lahn, Rob Lahn, Don Lahn and Lloyd (Shirley) Lahn.
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Visitation held at St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church in Hanover on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. until time of a Service of Remembrance at 11 a.m. For anyone wanting to raise a glass in celebration of Larry’s life, a party will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Hanover after the service. Cremation has taken place with inurnment in Hanover Columbarium in the spring.
The family would like to express their deepest thanks to the staff of the emergency department at The Hanover and District Hospital, the fourth floor staff at the Brightshores Hospital, and the staff and volunteers at Chapman House for their care and compassion.
Memorial donations to the Chapman House, Hanover & District Hospital or St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church - Hanover would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Larry Lahn.